security & fraud

Signet Jewelers To Pay $11M After Creating Fake Accounts
Signet Jewelers To Pay $11M After Creating Fake Accounts
January 17, 2019  |  Retail

According to a settlement that was signed with a wholly owned subsidiary, Signet Jewelers Ltd. is to pay federal and state regulators penalties of $11 million for...

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Check Point Finds Flaws In Fortnite’s Single Sign-On System
Check Point Finds Flaws In Fortnite’s Single Sign-On System
January 16, 2019  |  Safety and Security

Through a series of vulnerabilities in the technology of the Fortnite game, an attacker could have been able to gain control of user accounts on...

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Ukraine Hacker, Others Charged In Hacking SEC’s EDGAR Database
Ukraine Hacker, Others Charged In Hacking SEC’s EDGAR Database
January 15, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. authorities charged a hacker residing in Ukraine and several others on Tuesday (Jan. 15) with trading on non-public corporate earnings information they got by...

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Bitcoin Regains Some Of Its Weekend Losses
Bitcoin Regains Some Of Its Weekend Losses
January 14, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, climbed somewhat from a decline below $3,500 over the weekend, which was its lowest level since Dec. 18. According to MarketWatch, in...

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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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