security & fraud

Hackers Make $3.7M In Ryuk Ransomware Attack
Hackers Make $3.7M In Ryuk Ransomware Attack
January 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Ryuk, a ransomware threat that has been spreading online, has earned the hackers more than 705 bitcoin in five months, which has an estimated value...

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9M Google Play Users Duped By App Adware
9M Google Play Users Duped By App Adware
January 08, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

An active adware has been detected on the Google Play store that can display full-screen ads, monitor when a device’s screen is unlocked, and run...

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Data Dive, Supersize Edition: Warby Parker, Whole Foods And WhatsApp
Data Dive, Supersize Edition: Warby Parker, Whole Foods And WhatsApp
January 07, 2019  |  Data Dive

Just a few days into the new year, early indications are that 2019 could shape up to be a “more is more” kind of a year. Here are a few...

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Marriott Breach Exposes 5.25M Passport Numbers
Marriott Breach Exposes 5.25M Passport Numbers
January 04, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Following reports of its data breach last year, Marriott said on Friday (Jan. 4) that the total number of guest records involved in a Starwood...

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European Union Wary Of Chinese Tech
European Union Wary Of Chinese Tech
January 02, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The European Union wants tougher examination of potential risks associated with Chinese tech companies, amid growing fears of cybercrimes linked to Beijing and the Chinese...

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Warby Parker Cyberattack Affects 198K Accounts
Warby Parker Cyberattack Affects 198K Accounts
January 02, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Online glasses retailer Warby Parker was hit by a cybersecurity attack that affected about 198,000 of its customers from late September to late November, according...

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Equifax Faces Scrutiny As Dems Take Over The House
Equifax Faces Scrutiny As Dems Take Over The House
January 02, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Equifax and the other credit-reporting companies could end up in the crosshairs of lawmakers as Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives. Get the...

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Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back
Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back
December 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various state regulators have been investigating more than 90 cryptocurrency cases in which investors lost money. Get the...

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US Banks Shun Money Transmittal
US Banks Shun Money Transmittal
December 26, 2018  |  Banking

U.S. banks are keeping their distance from money transmitters sending cash to Mexico, as worries about money laundering and increased regulatory scrutiny ensue. Get the...

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