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Locked out of banking: Incarceration is associated with decreased bank account ownership

People who have served time in jail or prison are less likely to have bank accounts after they are released than they were before serving time, which may hinder their long-term financial security, according to new research......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailAug 12th, 2024

PSA: Watch out for phishing attacks with fake banking app updates

A security researcher has discovered a phishing attack intended to fool iPhone users into installing what is claimed to be an update to their banking app. The attack works despite iOS protections because what is actually being ‘installed’ is a.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 27th, 2024

GM captive finance company withdraws application to create a bank

The captive finance arm of General Motors applied to charter a type of bank called an Industrial Loan Company in late 2020......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Locked in a glacier: Virus adaptations to extreme weather provide climate change insights

Ancient viruses preserved in glacial ice hold valuable information about changes in Earth's climate, a new study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Iceland"s volcanic eruption slows as lava flows from second fissure

Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, but volcanic activity had decreased after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 24th, 2024

Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique

Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim's account. Enlarge (credit: d3sign) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and rela.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Scientists call for an update in environmental decision making that takes human rights into account

Human well-being is connected to nature for food, climate regulation and culture, making the protection of nature a human rights matter......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse

Former bank CEO ignored warnings that he was being scammed while tanking bank. Enlarge (credit: nadia_bormotova | iStock / Getty Images Plus) A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS

For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.To keep all of your emails in one p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Beyond raising the age of criminal responsibility, African youth need more culturally aware support

African youth, most notably those of South Sudanese heritage, are over-represented in the criminal justice system in Victoria. In 2024, African youth account for about 50% of young people in custody in Victoria, up from 4% in 2012......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

F&I data: Auto loan denial rate rises to 19%

Auto lenders denied nearly 1 in 5 consumers seeking a car loan during the 12 months ending in June, a larger rejection rate than a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's survey......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

How to find your Steam ID

Your Steam ID can be used to identify your account and shared with others to help them find your profile. We'll tell you how to locate your Steam ID......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

New phishing method targets Android and iPhone users

ESET researchers discovered an uncommon type of phishing campaign targeting Android and iPhone users. They analyzed a case observed in the wild that targeted clients of a prominent Czech bank. PWA phishing flow (Source: ESET) This technique is notewo.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

PSA: Your Apple ID will be renamed ‘Apple Account’ next month

Your Apple ID is getting a new name starting next month. When iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia launch this fall, they’ll use new terminology for your Apple ID. ‘Apple Account’ is the new branding, and it will apply across all Apple products.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

Stolen, locked payment cards can be used with digital wallet apps

Fraudsters can add stolen payment cards to digital wallet apps and continue making online purchases even after victims’ report the card stolen and the bank blocks it, computer engineers with University of Massachusetts Amherst and Pennsylvania.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

U.S. has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution—three strong points and a key issue to watch

Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women, children fails to hold anyone to account—it"s not enough

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 18th, 2024

A visionary approach: How a team developed accessible maps for colorblind scientists

Imagine having to do your job, but not being able to visually process the data right in front of you. Nearly 8% of genetic males and 0.5% of genetic females have some form of Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), or the decreased ability to discern between.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts!

It seems that there is a rise of fake WhatsApp groups that pretend to be someone you know to steal your account. The post Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts! appeared first on Phandroid. Scams are everywhere out ther.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Locked out of banking: Incarceration is associated with decreased bank account ownership

People who have served time in jail or prison are less likely to have bank accounts after they are released than they were before serving time, which may hinder their long-term financial security, according to new research......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Resecurity unveils new AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform

Resecurity unveiled its advanced AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform. This versatile solution is engineered to combat fraud across banking, virtual asset service providers (VASPs), gambling, e-commerce, and online marketplaces, providing a robust def.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024