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.

Data Comes Up Short In Keeping Fraudsters Away From The Connected Economy
Data Comes Up Short In Keeping Fraudsters Away From The Connected Economy
May 19, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

As eCommerce has exploded, payments have become more than just transactions, and more than just the last point of interaction between merchants and consumers. Payments...

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Bitcoin Daily: Colonial Pipeline Hacker Group Shuts Down After Taking $90M In Bitcoin From 47 Victims; Bitcoin Analysts Think Crypto Selloff Will Deepen
Bitcoin Daily: Colonial Pipeline Hacker Group Shuts Down After Taking $90M In Bitcoin From 47...
May 18, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The hacker group behind the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack received over $90 million in bitcoin ransom payments over the last nine months from 47 victims before...

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How Ripl Uses Single Sign-On Solutions To Ensure Secure, Seamless Login Experiences
How Ripl Uses Single Sign-On Solutions To Ensure Secure, Seamless Login Experiences
May 18, 2021  |  Authentication

Customer authentication walks a tightrope between seamlessness and security, but single sign-on (SSO) systems can bridge this gap using a single password administered by third...

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The Benefits And Shortcomings Of Multifactor Authentication For QSR Fraud
The Benefits And Shortcomings Of Multifactor Authentication For QSR Fraud
May 18, 2021  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Multifactor authentication (MFA) can stop more than 99 percent of cyberattacks directed at quick-service restaurants (QSRs) — so long as customers are ready to make...

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Enterprise Security Requires Back-To-Basics Approach
Enterprise Security Requires Back-To-Basics Approach
May 18, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercriminals have in recent years become known for being inventive, technologically sophisticated and well-organized enough to break into systems of all kinds, large and small....

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Corporate Ransomware Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
Corporate Ransomware Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
May 17, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Ransomware is once again top-of-mind for corporate finance leads in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Deep Dive: Examining The Factors Driving Debit Use Among Millennials And Gen Z Consumers
Deep Dive: Examining The Factors Driving Debit Use Among Millennials And Gen Z Consumers
May 17, 2021  |  Next-Gen Debit

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Single Sign-On Bridges The Authentication Gap
Single Sign-On Bridges The Authentication Gap
May 17, 2021  |  Authentication

Almost $2 trillion in transactions are conducted every year all around the world and fraudsters would like nothing more than to get their hands not...

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Irish Health Service Shut Down By Ransomware Attack
Irish Health Service Shut Down By Ransomware Attack
May 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Irish Health Service shuttered its computer systems Friday following what it called a “significant” ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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