Cybercrime

Cybercrime, or computer-oriented crime, is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target.

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PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: Is Bitcoin Really Anonymous and How Can Law Enforcement Track It?
PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: Is Bitcoin Really Anonymous and How Can Law Enforcement Track It?
March 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness in 2021....

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Wave on Using Behavioral Analytics to Unmask Synthetic Identity Fraud
Wave on Using Behavioral Analytics to Unmask Synthetic Identity Fraud
February 23, 2022  |  Authentication

Fraudsters create synthetic identities to impersonate legitimate businesses and can bust out with thousands of dollars in credit before being caught. In this month’s Monetizing...

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SIM Swap Fraud Spotlights Biometrics, Behavioral Analytics as Defense
SIM Swap Fraud Spotlights Biometrics, Behavioral Analytics as Defense
February 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The mobile phone, increasingly, is becoming the means through which criminals are impersonating unwitting victims, and stealing from them. The FBI said earlier this month...

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PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: How to Lose Your Crypto Without Being Hacked
PYMNTS Crypto Basics Series: How to Lose Your Crypto Without Being Hacked
February 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency are words that most people have at least heard of since the industry exploded into the mainstream public consciousness in 2021....

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Crypto Shield Launched to Offer Digital Wallet Insurance
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February 16, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Crypto Shield, a new product from Boost Insurance and InsurTech Breach Insurance, debuted Tuesday (Feb. 15) to cover the theft of cryptocurrencies. The service will...

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What’s Next After Ransomware Gangs Have Consultants and Arbitrators?
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February 14, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Ransomware professionals are starting to operate more like legitimate businesses, selling ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) to non-technical would-be cyber thieves — a subscription-based or pay-for-use malware. There...

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FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
January 20, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals have been tampering with Quick Response (QR) codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal their...

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Managing Remote FinTech Risk: In Digital Payments We Trust, But Verify Continuously
Managing Remote FinTech Risk: In Digital Payments We Trust, But Verify Continuously
January 18, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

The pandemic’s social and digital disruption has exposed organizations to increased risks of becoming victims of cybercrime. Many businesses had to transition employees to working...

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North Korean Hackers Swiped $400M in Crypto Last Year
North Korean Hackers Swiped $400M in Crypto Last Year
January 14, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Hackers from North Korea swiped close to $400 million in cryptocurrencies across at least seven cyberattacks that targeted investment firms and centralized exchanges, with 58%...

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