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.
MasterCard’s Aim To Reduce False Declines
MasterCard’s Aim To Reduce False Declines
February 19, 2016  |  Merchant Innovation

MasterCard is expanding its security offerings with the launch of a new suite of solutions that uses real-time intelligence to improve fraud management decisions. The pack of...

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ISIS Wants Greenbacks — And That’s A Worrisome Sign
ISIS Wants Greenbacks — And That’s A Worrisome Sign
February 17, 2016  |  International

Here’s the good news: ISIS is strapped for cash and morale is low. Here’s the bad news: ISIS is strapped for cash and morale is...

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The New Banking ATM Malware On The Block
The New Banking ATM Malware On The Block
February 10, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Earlier this week, security firm Kaspersky Labs detailed new attacks on financial institutions, comprised of three separate campaigns known as Metel, GCMAN and Carbanak. Though disparate...

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NCR Warns Of ATM Skimmer Attacks
NCR Warns Of ATM Skimmer Attacks
February 10, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

In the world where cybercriminals steal identities, where cryptocurrency is making inroads and where mobile devices can pay with a tap or a wave, it...

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China’s $7.6B Ponzi Scam Exposes Online Finance Risks
China’s $7.6B Ponzi Scam Exposes Online Finance Risks
February 04, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

In the latest Ponzi scheme of size and of headlines, the news of a $7.6 billion fraud emanating out of China exposes the risks of...

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US-Linked Hacker Pleads Guilty To Credit Card Data Theft
US-Linked Hacker Pleads Guilty To Credit Card Data Theft
January 22, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Federal prosecutors confirmed a Ukrainian hacker, who has previously been accused of trying to frame a well-known U.S. cybersecurity expert, pled guilty to committing cybercrimes...

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