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......»»
The best shows on Max (formerly HBO Max) right now
The selection of what to watch this month ranges from political dramas like White House Plumbers to guilty pleasures like And Just Like That ........»»
Fingerprint unveils Smart Signals to fight and prevent fraud
Fingerprint launched Fingerprint Pro Plus, featuring the company’s latest innovation, Smart Signals. These new capabilities provide real-time, actionable intelligence that builds on Fingerprint’s browser and device identification signals.....»»
Ex-exec of former Prime Auto owner to plead guilty to fraud
Jeffrey Lash was charged in 2021 along with GPB founder and ex-CEO David Gentile and another executive who the U.S. said used the funds to cover shortfalls and enrich themselves......»»
Germany returns "stolen" dinosaur fossil to Brazil
A fossil from a rare dinosaur that roamed South America 110 million years ago has been returned to Brazil from Germany, ending a diplomatic spat triggered by charges that researchers stole it......»»
A new wave of sophisticated digital fraud hits Europe
Forced verification and deepfake cases multiply at alarming rates in the UK and continental Europe, according to Sumsub. In Germany alone, forced verification grew by 1500% as a proportion of all fraud cases, from 0.3% in the full year 2022 to 5% of.....»»
PingOne Protect prevents account takeover
Ping Identity announced PingOne Protect, a new fraud detection and risk management service to prevent account takeover and fake accounts while solving multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue for end users. PingOne Protect takes a unique approach to.....»»
Disgraced tech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes begins jail time
Disgraced tech entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes reported to prison on Tuesday to serve time for fraud in a case that rocked Silicon Valley......»»
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes begins 11-year prison sentence
The Theranos founder, 39, was convicted last year of defrauding investors and wire fraud......»»
New study highlights importance of democratic norms and learning about the other party
For the past few years, American democracy has been perceived as backsliding. Politicians' refusal to accept election results despite a lack of evidence of fraud, the violence at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and state-level restrictions on voting acc.....»»
Generative AI: The new attack vector for trust and safety
Threat actors are abusing generative AI to carry out child sex abuse material (CSAM), disinformation, fraud and extremism, according to ActiveFence. “The explosion of generative AI has far-reaching implications for all corners of the internet,&.....»»
Crime blotter: Guilty verdict in North Carolina iPhone fraud trial
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a court employee is convicted of illegally wiping iPad, a MacBook theft leads to a chase, and a robber steals Apple Watch along with an ATM.The Apple Store at Willow Grove Mall in PennsylvaniaThe latest in an occasi.....»»
IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain
A 28-year-old former IT employee of an Oxford-based company has been convicted of blackmailing his employer and unauthorized access to a computer with intent to commit other offences, after pleading guilty during a hearing at Reading Crown Court, Eng.....»»
Mastercard collaborates with HealthLock to protect medical data
Mastercard and HealthLock have partnered to offer millions of Americans help in protecting themselves against medical bill fraud, claim errors and overcharges. Consumers who link their insurance accounts to the HealthLock platform gain the ability to.....»»
Are you prone to feeling guilty? You may be less likely to take a bribe
Bribery is among the most recognizable forms of corruption, and new research is shedding light on personality traits that could deter this behavior. Guilt-prone people are less likely to accept bribes, particularly when the act would cause obvious ha.....»»
Family hit with $3,100 App Store bill after kid goes on Roblox spending spree
A 10-year-old child spent over $3000 on Roblox via the family iPad, charges applied after the child changed the account password.Roblox in the App StoreStories of excessive spending in a game by a child regularly surface, with parents complaining abo.....»»
These popular Android TV boxes are reportedly shipping laced with malware
Popular TV boxes are being shipped with malware engaged in ad-click fraud......»»
Apple shares its first ‘App Store Transparency Report’ with data on app rejections, gov requests, more
Earlier this week, Apple shared an in-depth look at how the App Store helped prevent fraud and protect developers and customers alike. Now, the company has shared more details in what it’s calling the “2022 App Store Transparency Report.” This.....»»
DoorDash charges iPhone users more than Android users, lawsuit alleges
DoorDash charges iPhone users more than it charges Android users, at least according to a class-action lawsuit filed against the company. In the lawsuit, customers allege that DoorDash uses vague fees “delivery charges” fees as a way to mask the.....»»
New infosec products of the week: May 19, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Bitwarden, Cloudflare, ComplyAdvantage, Enzoic, Neurotechnology, Nozomi Networks, and Satori. ComplyAdvantage Fraud Detection identifies and prevents transac.....»»
Cash App founder Bob Lee murder suspect pleads not guilty
Nima Momeni, 38, is suspected of stabbing Bob Lee in San Francisco, California, on 4 April......»»