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.
Air Travelers Help Fuel $2 Trillion Global Money Laundering System
Air Travelers Help Fuel $2 Trillion Global Money Laundering System
April 21, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Each year, money launders funnel $2 trillion in ill-gotten gains into the financial system. And a lot of that money travels by air, in cash,...

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Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
April 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The looming specter of wire fraud has spurred lawmakers to press big banks for better defenses against bad actors — and a detailing of the impact the...

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German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard
German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard
April 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A German regulator has reportedly concluded that EY’s audit work and quality control regarding the now-defunct payments firm Wirecard was marked by “grave” and “repeated” violations...

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Proposed Federal AI Oversight Plan Faces Hurdles, Experts Say
Proposed Federal AI Oversight Plan Faces Hurdles, Experts Say
April 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Sen. Mitt Romney’s call for enhanced federal oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) faces hurdles, according to experts, who say the technology’s rapid advancement and wide-ranging...

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NSA Warns of AI Cybersecurity Risks, Urges Businesses to Bolster Defenses
NSA Warns of AI Cybersecurity Risks, Urges Businesses to Bolster Defenses
April 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The National Security Agency (NSA) is sounding the alarm on the cybersecurity risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) systems, releasing new guidance to help businesses...

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43% of eCommerce Execs Say Two-Factor Authentication Can Mitigate Fraud
43% of eCommerce Execs Say Two-Factor Authentication Can Mitigate Fraud
April 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

It’s imperative for eCommerce merchants serving international markets to be able to complete frictionless cross-border transactions. However, since these merchants must also fend off fraudsters,...

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FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch for Passport Card Fraud
FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch for Passport Card Fraud
April 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal authorities are warning banks against the rising threat of passport card fraud. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Department...

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Roku Reports 591,000 Accounts Impacted by ‘Credential Stuffing’ Attacks
Roku Reports 591,000 Accounts Impacted by ‘Credential Stuffing’ Attacks
April 12, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Roku disclosed to its customers Friday (April 12) that 591,000 accounts were impacted by two separate cyberattacks. In less than 400 of these cases, hackers logged...

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FI Execs Curb Their Enthusiasm for Open Banking
FI Execs Curb Their Enthusiasm for Open Banking
April 11, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Open banking, the legal framework permitting secure data sharing amongst financial institutions (FIs) and third-party FinTechs to enhance the products and services they offer consumers,...

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