FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States and its principal federal law enforcement agency.

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Will FBI’s New Crypto Crime Unit Bust Industry’s Mainstream Image?

Will FBI’s New Crypto Crime Unit Bust Industry’s Mainstream Image?
Will FBI’s New Crypto Crime Unit Bust Industry’s Mainstream Image?
February 18, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

In the long term, the FBI’s announcement Thursday (Feb. 17) that is has formed a National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team will be a good thing for...

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FBI Targets Crypto Over Ransomware Crimes
FBI Targets Crypto Over Ransomware Crimes
February 16, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

With ransomware on the rise, the FBI is looking at cryptocurrency as the main way these cybercrimes are facilitated, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (Feb. 16). Get...

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Catfish Casanovas Prey on More Romance Scam Victims
Catfish Casanovas Prey on More Romance Scam Victims
February 09, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Online romance scams happen all year round, but with Valentine’s Day less than a week away, even the smartest people looking for love could get...

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FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
January 20, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals have been tampering with Quick Response (QR) codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal their...

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FBI: People Sharing Phone Numbers Online Could Fall Prey to Scammers
FBI: People Sharing Phone Numbers Online Could Fall Prey to Scammers
January 06, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning that people who post their phone numbers online as a point of contact when selling goods, or for...

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FBI: Why AI And MFA Provide The Most Effective Fraud Defense
FBI: Why AI And MFA Provide The Most Effective Fraud Defense
July 08, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraudsters’ use of social engineering and phishing continues to triumph many of the modern-day fraud-fighting techniques. In this month’s Digital Fraud Tracker, PYMNTS talked with...

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The FBI On Revamping Fraud Prevention Strategies To Protect Against Digital-First Financial Crime
The FBI On Revamping Fraud Prevention Strategies To Protect Against Digital-First Financial Crime
July 07, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial institutions (FIs) often shut down accounts at the first sign of fraud, but this blanket approach can alienate legitimate users and let stealthier cybercriminals...

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FBI: Businesses Need AI to Curb Social Engineering, Phishing Fraud
FBI: Businesses Need AI to Curb Social Engineering, Phishing Fraud
July 07, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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