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.

Phishing Remains A Persistent Problem
Phishing Remains A Persistent Problem
July 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Because of the huge number of emails sent daily – by some estimates, 3.7 billion people send around 269 billion emails every single day –...

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Developing A Smart Sprinkler Without Watering Down Security
Developing A Smart Sprinkler Without Watering Down Security
July 25, 2019  |  Internet of Things

A connected sprinkler system may seem like an unlikely hack target – but for fraudsters, any networked IoT device can be a gateway to the...

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Why N26 Is Keeping Fraud Top Of Mind In The US Market
Why N26 Is Keeping Fraud Top Of Mind In The US Market
July 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Meeting a consumer’s banking needs requires FIs to think locally — but when it comes to fighting fraud, it pays to think globally. That’s why...

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How BBVA Is Using AI To Fight Against AI-Armed Fraudsters
How BBVA Is Using AI To Fight Against AI-Armed Fraudsters
July 25, 2019  |  Digital Banking

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GIACT Report: $3.4B Lost To New Account Fraud In 2018
GIACT Report: $3.4B Lost To New Account Fraud In 2018
July 25, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A new report from GIACT Systems has revealed that $3.4 billion was lost due to New Account Fraud (NAF) last year. Get the Full Story...

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Bitcoin Daily: NY Regulator Announces New Crypto Unit; Online Crypto Lender Leaked Customers’ Credit Info
Bitcoin Daily: NY Regulator Announces New Crypto Unit; Online Crypto Lender Leaked Customers’ Credit Info
July 25, 2019  |  Bitcoin

New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) has launched a new Research and Innovation Division that will be responsible for licensing and supervising virtual currencies....

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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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