FTX"s Nishad Singh pleads guilty to fraud charges
Former FTX engineer says he is 'unbelievably sorry' for his role in the alleged crypto scheme......»»
Stealing Apple trade secrets can get you 120 days in prison and a boatload of debt
A former Apple engineer who pled guilty to stealing trade secrets related to Apple Car has finally been sentenced to 120 days in prison, three years probation, and $146,984 in restitution.Apple's Project Titan could lead to an Apple CarXiaolang Zhang.....»»
AI could help cut voter fraud—but it"s far more likely to disenfranchise you, researchers say
Imagine the year is 2029. You have been living at the same address for a decade. The postman, who knows you well, smiles as he walks to your door and hands you a bunch of letters. As you sift through them, one card grabs your attention. It says, "Let.....»»
New literature review on "crisis of confidence" due to lack of reproducibility in academic research
In light of recent cases of plagiarism and academic fraud at institutions across the country, a Virginia Commonwealth University professor's new study provides a timely review of the current state of research findings in academia, especially fields r.....»»
Payment fraud is hitting organizations harder than ever before
96% of US companies were targeted with at least one fraud attempt in the past year, according to Trustpair. 83% of US companies saw an increase in cyber fraud attempts on their organization in the past year. Fraudsters primarily used text messages (5.....»»
Brooklyn Mercedes-Benz dealership sues former technician, alleges warranty repair scheme
A Brooklyn, N.Y., dealership is suing a former technician, accusing him of fraud, computer fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract stemming from an alleged scheme to misrepresent vehicles as eligible for warranty repairs......»»
How to check CPU temperature
Find out the temperature of your CPU with this quick and easy guide Wondering how to check the CPU temperature on your computer? Even some of the best laptops are guilty of running hot — and an overworked or failing CPU could be an issue......»»
Mugger take your phone? Cash apps too easily let thieves drain accounts, DA says
Cash apps need tools like Apple’s Stolen Device Protection, DA says. Enlarge Popular apps like Venmo, Zelle, and Cash App aren't doing enough to protect consumers from fraud that occurs when unauthorized users gain ac.....»»
The guilty pleasure of North Sea TikTok and its dystopian oil influencers
North Sea TikTok all over your FYP? Videos of oil rigs and the people who work on them are dominating the platform. I’ve never been particularly into the sea (is anyone into the sea?). As hard as it might be to believe, unless I’m i.....»»
Top Harvard cancer researchers accused of scientific fraud; 37 studies affected
Researchers accused of manipulating data images with copy-and-paste. Enlarge / The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. (credit: Getty | Craig F. Walker) The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medi.....»»
Top Harvard Cancer researchers accused of scientific fraud; 37 studies affected
Researchers accused of manipulating data images with copy-and-paste. Enlarge / The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. (credit: Getty | Craig F. Walker) The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medi.....»»
Apple pays out nearly $13.7 million to Russia in anti-steering App Store lawsuit
Apple has paid Russia a fine of more than $13 million after the company was found guilty of anticompetitive practices regarding its App Store payment system.Apple pays out $13.7 million to Russia over App Store lawsuitThe fine is a result of an Octob.....»»
Digital nomads amplify identity fraud risks
The number of foreign document verification cases in all parts of the world has grown by an average of 21% since the summer of 2021, according to Regula. It’s even higher in the US and UAE: these countries are experiencing a 25% increase. As for in.....»»
Hyundai charges forward on electrified future
Fluctuations in EV sales won't impede Hyundai's commitment to electrified vehicles, said Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America......»»
Missouri High School Student Who Attacked 65-Year-Old Teacher In Viral Video Faces Charges
Missouri High School Student Who Attacked 65-Year-Old Teacher In Viral Video Faces Charges.....»»
Minority candidates—including women and LGBTQ2S+—in Canadian federal elections are positioned to be sacrificial lambs
A new study from researchers at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies paints a stark picture for minority candidates' success in Canada's federal elections, with the Liberal Party and Conservative Party particularly guilty of positio.....»»
ID R&D introduces voice clone detection to protect users against audio deepfakes
ID R&D introduced voice clone detection as a new option for its IDLive Voice liveness detection product. Detecting voice clones and audio deepfakes can prevent fraud and crime, deter bad actors, and help preserve trust in the authenticity of digital.....»»
Escalating cyber threats: Bots, fraud farms, and cryptojacking surge, urgently requiring attention
The motivations behind cyberattacks are as diverse as the methods employed. Whether driven by financial gain, political agendas, or sheer malice, cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity defenses, seeking entry points to compromise sensitiv.....»»
All Science journals will now do an AI-powered check for image fraud
It will only catch the most blatant problems, but it's definitely overdue. (credit: Aurich Lawson) On Thursday, the research publisher Science announced that all of its journals will begin using commercial software that.....»»
29 malware families target 1,800 banking apps worldwide
Mobile banking is outpacing online banking across all age groups due to its convenience and our desire to have those apps at our fingertips, according to Zimperium. However, this surge is accompanied by a dramatic growth in financial fraud. The resea.....»»
US dodges delay of Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing by dropping second trial
SBF's sentencing remains scheduled for March 28. Enlarge (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / Contributor | AFP) After FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of seven charges related to wire fraud and money laundering in.....»»