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.

Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media

Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
Report: Hackers Steal Over $691,000 in Phishing Attack on Social Media
September 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers reportedly gained control of the X, formerly Twitter, account of Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and stole more than $691,000 from unsuspecting victims. Get the...

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Bankman-Fried Lawyers Press for Better Jailhouse Internet Access
Bankman-Fried Lawyers Press for Better Jailhouse Internet Access
September 10, 2023  |  Legal

The war over Sam Bankman-Fried’s jailhouse internet access continues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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This Week in AI: Deepfakes, Vertical Horizons and Smarter Assistance 
This Week in AI: Deepfakes, Vertical Horizons and Smarter Assistance 
September 08, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Is it Moore’s Law, or more’s law?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Unmasking Digital Imposters Is Rising Priority for Industrial Economy
Unmasking Digital Imposters Is Rising Priority for Industrial Economy
September 08, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud moves fast, particularly within industries that have historically moved slowly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Visa Says Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Numbers
Visa Says Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Numbers
September 07, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

Ransomware attacks reached record-breaking numbers in March 2023, with a 91% increase compared to the previous month, according to Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Countering Rising Fraud Threats to CUs
PYMNTS Intelligence: Countering Rising Fraud Threats to CUs
September 07, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Fraud attacks against banks and credit unions (CUs) are nothing new, but consumers are taking them much more seriously than they used to. A study...

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Amazon Sues Alleged Counterfeiters in ‘Hidden Links’ Scheme
Amazon Sues Alleged Counterfeiters in ‘Hidden Links’ Scheme
September 06, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon has accused a pair of social media influencers of promoting counterfeit goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Wirecard Whistleblower Launches Company to Spot Misconduct
Wirecard Whistleblower Launches Company to Spot Misconduct
September 05, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Pav Gill helped blow the whistle on wrongdoing at German payment company Wirecard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Death by Paper Cut: The Hidden Costs of Checks
Death by Paper Cut: The Hidden Costs of Checks
September 05, 2023  |  B2B Payments

The way things have always been done could be harming firms in the long run. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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