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.

Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware

Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware
Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware
March 28, 2025  |  Google

Google reportedly suspended the account of an advertiser that was placing sponsored Google ads that pretended to offer access to DeepSeek but actually delivered malware. Get the...

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Fraud Uncertainty Climbs to 28%, Disrupting Operations for Mid-Market Firms
Fraud Uncertainty Climbs to 28%, Disrupting Operations for Mid-Market Firms
March 28, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

There is a growing concern for middle-market firms in the United States, and it surrounds fraud and risk management. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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64% of Credit Unions Plan to Offer Biometrics Authentication
64% of Credit Unions Plan to Offer Biometrics Authentication
March 27, 2025  |  Credit Unions

As is the case with any entity, banks’ relationship with their end customers is only as strong as the trust that exists between the two,...

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Burbank Raises $6 Million to Tackle Online Fraud and Chargebacks
Burbank Raises $6 Million to Tackle Online Fraud and Chargebacks
March 26, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Welsh FinTech Burbank has raised $6 million to bring “tap and PIN” payments online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cybersecurity Agency Faces Scrutiny Amid Spending Cuts, Personnel Shifts
Cybersecurity Agency Faces Scrutiny Amid Spending Cuts, Personnel Shifts
March 25, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responsible for identifying and monitoring cyberattacks has come under scrutiny as the Department of Government...

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Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools
Auto Lenders Face Emerging Threat From AI-Powered Fraud Tools
March 25, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

Auto lenders face an emerging threat from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud tools, according to Point Predictive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Fiserv CEO Wants to Tap AI to Find Social Security Fraud 
Fiserv CEO Wants to Tap AI to Find Social Security Fraud 
March 25, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

In his years at companies like Fiserv, Frank Bisignano has cultivated a reputation as a fixer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
Westpac to Enable Consumers to Block Accounts When Suspecting Fraud
March 24, 2025  |  Banking

Westpac, a bank operating in Australia and New Zealand, plans to enable customers to immediately block their account through its app or online banking. Get...

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Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
Inspector General Report Points to Banks’ Cybersecurity Risks and Dwindling FDIC ‘IT Expertise’
March 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

A deep dive into Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) Office of Inspector General’s latest audit and report on the agency reveals key risks to banks:...

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