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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

US Warns Of North Korean Cyber Threats To Banks
US Warns Of North Korean Cyber Threats To Banks
April 15, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The FBI joined the departments of Homeland Security, State and Treasury in issuing a joint advisory on Wednesday (April 15) about increased cyber threats from...

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Fighting Fraud In The New Normal
Fighting Fraud In The New Normal
April 15, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

While there is no shortage of new things in the world to get used to these days, cybercrime and fraud are, unfortunately, not among them. Long...

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Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown
Hacker Hits Italy-Owned Bank’s Emails, Data Breach Unknown
April 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Italian bank Monte dei Paschi was the victim of a hacking attempt, according to a notice seen by reporters recently, Reuters reported. The state-owned bank...

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Travelex Reportedly Paid $2.3M Ransom To Hackers
Travelex Reportedly Paid $2.3M Ransom To Hackers
April 09, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Travelex, the foreign exchange company that was crippled by hackers on New Year’s Eve, reportedly paid a $2.3 million ransom to get their systems back...

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Stopping Fraudsters From Taking The Travel Industry For An $11B Ride
Stopping Fraudsters From Taking The Travel Industry For An $11B Ride
March 20, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

With the global travel industry expected to lose $11 billion to fraud this year, online travel agents (OTAs) must safeguard against threats across multiple channels....

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How Fraudsters Create New Schemes With Social Engineering
How Fraudsters Create New Schemes With Social Engineering
March 18, 2020  |  Mobile Order Ahead

Fraud is a perennial concern for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and digital channels open ample new avenues for cybercrime, with hackers targeting restaurants for their cash,...

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Latin America’s Dark, Crypto-Driven, Cybercrime Underbelly
Latin America’s Dark, Crypto-Driven, Cybercrime Underbelly
February 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

To get a sense of the new frontiers in cybercrime, and how cryptocurrency helps fraudsters cover their tracks or finance their schemes … look, perhaps,...

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Shark Tank Star Out $400K In Invoice Fraud Scam
Shark Tank Star Out $400K In Invoice Fraud Scam
February 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Invoice fraud scams continue to target businesses of all sizes and industries, with experts warning of a major spike in various iterations of business email...

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How Dropbox Fights Fraud
How Dropbox Fights Fraud
February 27, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Fraud continues to increase in many areas, despite extensive attempts to bring it to heel. Retail fraud attempts have doubled year over year, for example,...

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