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.

BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names

BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
BEC and Phishing Attacks Surge, Exploiting New Domain Names
December 06, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Technology begets opportunity, for both successful companies and fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Equifax and Mastercard Partner on Fraud Management in Latin America
Equifax and Mastercard Partner on Fraud Management in Latin America
December 05, 2024  |  Partnerships

Equifax and Mastercard have partnered to provide fraud management tools to businesses in Latin America, excluding Brazil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
FTC Sends $500K to Consumers in Vivint Credit Report Case
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The FTC is sending almost $500,000 in payments to consumers it says were harmed by Vivint Smart Homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
Socure’s Friendly Fraud Fighting Consortium Hits Data Collection ‘Milestone’
December 05, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Socure says it has reached a milestone in its collaborative effort to combat “friendly fraud.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Government Agencies Suggest Practices to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation
Government Agencies Suggest Practices to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation
December 04, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial institutions play an important role in combating elder financial exploitation and in supporting the victims of these crimes, federal and state agencies said Wednesday...

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Social Engineering Game Exposes AI’s Achilles’ Heel, Experts Say
Social Engineering Game Exposes AI’s Achilles’ Heel, Experts Say
December 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A user needed just a few carefully crafted sentences to override an artificial intelligence system’s core directives, manipulating it into transferring $47,000 in cryptocurrency through...

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Staying Safe From AI’s Surging Enterprise Threat This Cyber Monday
Staying Safe From AI’s Surging Enterprise Threat This Cyber Monday
December 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cyber Monday is the ultimate digital shopping event. But this year, the stakes are higher than ever — and it is all due to artificial...

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UK’s Revolut Facing Wave of Complaints Over APP Fraud Claims
UK’s Revolut Facing Wave of Complaints Over APP Fraud Claims
December 02, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Revolut is reportedly facing a lawsuit tied into a wave of anti-fraud complaints. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
FTC to Expand Telemarketing Sales Rule to Combat Tech Support Scams
November 27, 2024  |  News

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a step closer to expanding its Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to enable it to combat tech support scams. Get the...

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