Law Enforcement news and trends

Microsoft’s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy 
Biometrics // May 03, 2024

Microsoft’s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition reflects the technology industry’s struggle to balance the promises and perils of artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Largest U.S.-Led Operation Takes Down Qakbot Botnet and Malware
Cybersecurity // August 29, 2023

An international operation has disrupted a major botnet and malware that had caused millions of dollars in damage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

UK Law Enforcement Assembling Dedicated Crypto Unit
Cryptocurrency // January 04, 2023

The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is assembling a dedicated crypto unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

IRS Cultivating Ties With Crypto Companies to Combat Fraud 
Cryptocurrency // January 03, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reinforcing its efforts to combat fraud in the cryptocurrency sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mastercard: Helping Law Enforcement Fight Back Against Fake Cards

July 17, 2018
Since the migration to EMV in the largest card market in the world (the U.S. in October of 2015), the incidences of counterfeit card fraud at chip-enabled merchants have fallen sharply — some 76 percent, as reported by card networks. Once cards became significantly harder to clone, fraudsters took their bag of bad tricks online. Get the Full Story Complete […]

When Bank Robbers Overdraw Their Luck Account

August 26, 2017
Bank robberies, even the quirky ones, are serious business. People get killed, hurt or emotionally traumatized by these events. And as scary as it is for victims, sometimes the perpetrator’s...

Quick Reads
Largest U.S.-Led Operation Takes Down Qakbot Botnet and Malware

August 29, 2023
An international operation has disrupted a major botnet and malware that had caused millions of dollars in damage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

UK Law Enforcement Assembling Dedicated Crypto Unit

January 04, 2023
The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) is assembling a dedicated crypto unit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

IRS Cultivating Ties With Crypto Companies to Combat Fraud 

January 03, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reinforcing its efforts to combat fraud in the cryptocurrency sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Apple Blocks Clearview AI From App Store

March 01, 2020
The facial recognition app Clearview AI was banned from Apple’s developer program after allegedly violating the iPhone maker’s rules, Buzzfeed News reported on Friday (Feb. 28). Get the Full Story...