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.

With Credit Card Fraud Facing Extinction, ID Theft Looks To Fill The Void
With Credit Card Fraud Facing Extinction, ID Theft Looks To Fill The Void
June 04, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The good news is we may finally be witnessing the end of credit card fraud. The bad news, however, is that the online fraudsters and...

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DOJ Vows To Prioritize Ransomware Investigations
DOJ Vows To Prioritize Ransomware Investigations
June 03, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is prioritizing investigations into ransomware, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Ex-SEC Enforcer: Cryptocurrencies ‘Essence Of Ransomware’
Ex-SEC Enforcer: Cryptocurrencies ‘Essence Of Ransomware’
June 03, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Investors in digital currency are helping online hackers get away with their crimes, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) internet enforcement office founder said Thursday...

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Crypto’s Troubling Rise And Role In Growing Ransomware Attacks
Crypto’s Troubling Rise And Role In Growing Ransomware Attacks
June 03, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Growing instances of bitcoin being used to demand ransom payments suggest that the best-known cryptocurrency is gaining popularity among cyber criminals. From pipelines to meat...

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Ferry Operator Serving Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard Attacked With Ransomware
Ferry Operator Serving Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard Attacked With Ransomware
June 02, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Massachusetts Steamship Authority, which operates ferries serving the summer hot spots Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod, announced on Twitter Wednesday (June 2) that...

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Bitcoin Daily: Google To Ban Ads For Selling, Trading Crypto; Kraken Debuts Trading App In US; Indonesia’s Tokocrypto Plans IPO; Belt Finance To Compensate Users In Wake Of Cyberattack
Bitcoin Daily: Google To Ban Ads For Selling, Trading Crypto; Kraken Debuts Trading App In...
June 02, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Google in August will adjust its rules on cryptocurrency-related advertisements, first laid down in 2018, according to an update to its advertising policies page. Get...

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Government Needs To Step Up To Combat Ransomware Attacks, Execs Say
Government Needs To Step Up To Combat Ransomware Attacks, Execs Say
June 02, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Ransomware attacks threatening in recent weeks to interfere with the way Americans heat their homes, drive their cars and eat are among factors prompting business...

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Finding The Balance For Merchants Between Trusted Authentication And Costly Aggravation
Finding The Balance For Merchants Between Trusted Authentication And Costly Aggravation
June 02, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

With a never-ending parade of bad news about data breaches, cybercrimes, ransomware schemes and a purported army of digital criminals ready to unleash their next...

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World’s Biggest Meat Producer, JBS, Hacked In Organized Attack
World’s Biggest Meat Producer, JBS, Hacked In Organized Attack
June 01, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

JBS USA, the world’s largest meat processor, was the victim of a cyberattack that the Greeley, Colorado company called “organized,” which affected its IT systems...

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