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.

Even For Smart Sprinklers, Security Matters
Even For Smart Sprinklers, Security Matters
July 24, 2019  |  Internet of Things

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Scammers Hawk Bogus Libra Currency
Scammers Hawk Bogus Libra Currency
July 23, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Facebook’s Libra has not even officially rolled out, yet there are already fake outlets springing up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mobile Devices And Navigating Identity’s ‘Big Canvas’
Mobile Devices And Navigating Identity’s ‘Big Canvas’
July 23, 2019  |  Authentication

The fundamental unit of trust in any transaction lies in identity — namely, ensuring that the person who shows up to transact is who they...

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Equifax Nears $700M Settlement For Data Breach
Equifax Nears $700M Settlement For Data Breach
July 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The 2017 Equifax data hack affecting more than 143 million people worldwide will cost the company about $700 million.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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AML Expenses Eat Into Nordic Lenders’ Profits
AML Expenses Eat Into Nordic Lenders’ Profits
July 21, 2019  |  Banking

Anti-money-laundering compliance controls have impacted Nordic banks’ bottom lines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Ex-Microsoft Employee Accused Of Stealing Millions In Digital Currency
Ex-Microsoft Employee Accused Of Stealing Millions In Digital Currency
July 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A former Microsoft engineer named Volodymyr Kvashuk was arrested and charged with mail fraud for allegedly stealing millions in digital money from Microsoft, according to...

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Why Corporates Must Be Weary Of Crypto’s Fraud Risks
Why Corporates Must Be Weary Of Crypto’s Fraud Risks
July 18, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In corporate payments, crypto was — and often still is — questionable. Though innovators and analysts often turned toward bitcoin’s underlying infrastructure, blockchain, as the...

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Aavgo Breach Reveals Hotel Guests’ Personal Data
Aavgo Breach Reveals Hotel Guests’ Personal Data
July 17, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A security lapse at a hotel management startup has exposed hotel bookings and guests’ personal information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Payroll Fraud Could Cost KeyCorp $90M
Payroll Fraud Could Cost KeyCorp $90M
July 16, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Regional banking firm KeyCorp disclosed a massive instance of fraud on Tuesday (July 16) that could potentially cost $90 million, according to a report by...

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