fraud

Fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud can violate civil law, a criminal law, or it may cause no loss of money, property or legal right but still be an element of another civil or criminal wrong.

New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices

New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices
New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices
May 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit various avenues to target consumers, with one particularly vulnerable point being bad default passwords. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
May 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Thursday (May 2) that there has been an alarming increase in cyberattacks worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Private Equity Firm Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Fraud Prevention Firm BioCatch
Private Equity Firm Permira Acquires Majority Stake in Fraud Prevention Firm BioCatch
May 02, 2024  |  Partnerships

Private equity company Permira has acquired a majority stake in Israeli fraud/financial crime prevention provider BioCatch.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
Visa Stresses Education as Small Businesses Confront Fraud Vulnerabilities
May 02, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Most crimes, as the saying goes, are crimes of opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Are Real-Time Payments Near an Inflection Point? Bank of America Thinks So
Are Real-Time Payments Near an Inflection Point? Bank of America Thinks So
May 02, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Use cases for real-time payments have never been a source of argument, even among detractors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumers Demand Anti-Fraud Tools From eCommerce Merchants
Consumers Demand Anti-Fraud Tools From eCommerce Merchants
May 01, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

As scammers and fraudsters become more sophisticated, shoppers are demanding more effective prevention tools from their eCommerce merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
May 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

UnitedHealth’s CEO said the company is still investigating a security failure behind a massive cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mastercard: ‘Movies’ Not ‘Snapshots’ of Consumer Behavior Help Banks Counter Scams
Mastercard: ‘Movies’ Not ‘Snapshots’ of Consumer Behavior Help Banks Counter Scams
May 01, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Scams, regrettably, are a feature — not a bug — of modern, digital payments and commerce.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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