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.

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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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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