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.

Security Experts Brace for Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on Infrastructure

Security Experts Brace for Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on Infrastructure
Security Experts Brace for Potential Iranian Cyberattacks on Infrastructure
March 04, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Critical infrastructure such as financial services, energy and healthcare is most likely to be targeted by Iranian cyberattacks, CSO reported Wednesday (March 4). While such...

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Treasury Teams Demand Proof Before Going Real Time
Treasury Teams Demand Proof Before Going Real Time
March 04, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

Consumers are embracing instant payments, which offer them speed, security and peace of mind that their money is exactly where it needs to be, when...

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AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud
AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud
March 03, 2026  |  Retail

Retailers are facing a new and more sophisticated form of return fraud, one in which artificial intelligence is being used against them. Shoppers are submitting...

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OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
OpenClaw Patch Prevents Malicious Websites From Hijacking AI Agents
March 02, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

OpenClaw, an open-source artificial intelligence agent designed for developers, had a vulnerability chain that allowed websites to take control of a developer’s agent with no...

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Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends
Mastercard: Small Business Growth Hinges on Using Tech Better, Not Chasing Trends
February 27, 2026  |  SMBs

Watch more: What’s Next In Payments With Mastercard’s Mark Barnett Strategic narratives in payments can come with some loaded words. Artificial intelligence, institutional blockchain and...

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Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
Meta Sues Advertisers Over Alleged Celebrity Impersonation Scams
February 26, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

Meta is suing advertisers who have allegedly impersonated celebrities to defraud consumers. The tech giant announced Thursday (Feb. 26) that it had taken “technical enforcement...

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The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
The Clearing House: Trust Is the Gatekeeper for What’s Next in Payments
February 24, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With The Clearing House’s Sal Karakaplan A single word rarely captures the trajectory of an entire industry. Yet during...

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Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
Experian Acquires AtData to Strengthen Identity Capabilities
February 23, 2026  |  Partnerships

Experian acquired AtData, a data and intelligence company employing “email insights technology,” according to a Monday (Feb. 23) news release. “Verified, real-time email insights represent...

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