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.

Digital Shadows Study Discovers Online Schools For Cybercriminals

Digital Shadows Study Discovers Online Schools For Cybercriminals
Digital Shadows Study Discovers Online Schools For Cybercriminals
July 20, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Digital Shadows, the industry leader in digital risk management, revealed its findings on the changing habits and tactics of organized credit card fraud gangs, discovering...

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FTC: Fraudsters Posed As Attorneys In Debt Collection Scheme
FTC: Fraudsters Posed As Attorneys In Debt Collection Scheme
July 18, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is putting the kibosh on a debt collection operation’s illegal activity. The operation had been extorting money from consumers, who...

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CoinDash: Hackers Made Off With $7M During ICO
CoinDash: Hackers Made Off With $7M During ICO
July 18, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The clinking sound you heard was someone making off with the cryptocurrency.  CoinDash, the startup focused on blockchain, reported Bloomberg News, has been the victim...

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Online Lending’s New “Colossus”
Online Lending’s New “Colossus”
July 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

It used to be that small businesses needing loans could wait weeks or months for a decision from the provider, with pre-qualification steps taking up...

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Wells Fargo Spinning Off Businesses Following Scandal
Wells Fargo Spinning Off Businesses Following Scandal
July 17, 2017  |  Banking

Following a fake accounts scandal and thousands of employees committing fraud, Wells Fargo has been in hot water over the past few months, and it...

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The Part Of Fraud That’s On The Decline
The Part Of Fraud That’s On The Decline
July 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Catching fraudsters isn’t as easy as just checking the IP address of an order anymore. Today’s fraudsters are smart, well-funded and coordinated, much more so...

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Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?
Are You Ready For A Cyberattack?
July 14, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The WannaCry ransomware in May crippled hospitals, railways and government in more than 150 countries: the biggest cyberattack on the books, affecting hundreds of thousands...

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Biometric Data At Risk In POS Malware Attacks
Biometric Data At Risk In POS Malware Attacks
July 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Another day, another fraud attack. But this one is unique because, at least at first, it was believed that consumer biometric data may have been...

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RSA: Biometrics Are The Sweet Spot Between Convenience And Security
RSA: Biometrics Are The Sweet Spot Between Convenience And Security
July 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Teach a man to phish and he’ll launch a phishing attempt every 30 seconds for the rest of his life. So what can businesses do...

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