Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
China Says World Trade Organization Has Its Back On TikTok, WeChat Ban
October 05, 2020

China said it has found an ally in its fight against the U.S. efforts to impose restrictions on TikTok and WeChat, the mobile apps under fire by the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cybersecurity
Singapore Government Agencies, Universities Lose $749K In Scams
October 02, 2020

Cyberthieves posing as Singapore government agencies and universities stole $749,000 worth of goods after tricking companies into delivering them. 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...

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BEC Scam Takes $15M In Widespread Attack
October 01, 2020

Mitiga is working with law enforcement after uncovering a widespread business email compromise (BEC) scam that has netted more than $15 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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SaaS Platform Kount Partners With Verifi To Help Firms Minimize Disputes, Fraud
October 01, 2020

Kount, the Boise, Idaho-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to simplify fraud detection and improve profitability, announced it has partnered with Verifi, the payment protection and management company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Treasury Issues Red Alert As Ransomware Attacks Surge
October 01, 2020

As ransomware attacks surge and increasingly target vulnerable sectors like healthcare, the federal government’s financial crimefighting team is raising the alarm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cybersecurity
Ernst & Young Faces Backlash Over Whistleblower Report On Wirecard
September 30, 2020

One day after an Ernst & Young (EY) whistleblower’s warning about potential fraud at Wirecard was made public, the global accounting firm is facing backlash, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Singapore Banking Regulator Shuts Wirecard
September 30, 2020

Singapore’s financial regulatory authority announced Wednesday (Sept. 30) it has directed Wirecard AG to end its payment services in the Southeast Asian country and return customers’ funds by Oct. 14. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Report: EY Whistleblower Called Out Wirecard For Fraud Years Before It Went Bankrupt
September 29, 2020

An EY whistleblower has alleged the global accounting firm was warned as far back as 2016 that senior managers at Wirecard may have committed fraud and one had tried to bribe an auditor, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fraud Prevention
Financial Crime-Fighters Turning The Tide Of COVID-Era Fraud
September 28, 2020

Isn’t it just like a crook to exploit a bad situation? COVID-19 is an ideal example, as cold-hearted fraudsters are siphoning off funds designated for legitimate people and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...