Theranos exec Sunny Balwani convicted of fraud
He and fraudster Elizabeth Holmes ran the Silicon Valley company as a couple before its implosion......»»
GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
Steve Kenner began his career at GM in 1978 and previously worked as global director of automotive safety at Ford, among other jobs......»»
Visa extends its digital wallet capabilities to minimize the risk of fraud
Visa announced extended digital wallet capabilities within Visa Commercial Pay, a suite of B2B payment solutions built in partnership with Conferma Pay to revolutionize how businesses manage transactions globally. The innovation enables financial ins.....»»
How AI is revolutionizing identity fraud
Nearly half of businesses reported a growth in synthetic identity fraud, while biometric spoofs and counterfeit ID fraud attempts also increased, according to AuthenticID. Consumers and businesses alike are facing new challenges in today’s digital.....»»
Female ex-exec told she lacked “docility and meekness” sues TikTok
TikTok accused of age, sex discrimination in suit blaming Chinese leadership. Enlarge (credit: ROSLAN RAHMAN / Contributor | AFP) One of TikTok's senior-most female executives, Katie Ellen Puris, is suing TikTok and its.....»»
Nikola rejects board nominees from disgraced founder Milton
Nikola Corp. said it rejected several director nominees proposed by an entity controlled by founder and former Chief Executive Officer Trevor Milton, who was recently sentenced to prison for fraud......»»
Robocalls using AI-powered voice-cloning tech banned by U.S. agency
Robocalls made with AI-powered voice-cloning technology have been banned by the FCC in a bid to reduce fraud and reduce election-related misinformation......»»
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.....»»
After prison, perpetrators of genocide say they"ve changed
After serving decades in prison, Rwandans convicted of crimes of genocide returned to their communities, articulating a "narrative of redemption," saying they were good people, despite their past crimes......»»
Convicted console hacker says he paid Nintendo $25 a month from prison
As Gary Bowser rebuilds his life, fellow Team Xecuter indictees have yet to face trial. Enlarge / It's-a me, the long arm of the law. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Nintendo / Getty Images) When 54-year-old Gary Bowser pleaded.....»»
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.....»»
Upcoming Dodge Charger EV is "next generation of muscle," exec says
Dodge on March 5 plans to reveal the production version of the Charger Daytona SRT Concept it unveiled in 2022......»»
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.....»»
Toyota racing exec talks NASCAR electric concept, potential pivot to hydrogen
Media are reporting that NASCAR, known for the rumble of its stock cars, is on the cusp of unveiling an electric race car concept......»»
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......»»
From New York to Jakarta, land in many coastal cities is sinking faster than sea levels are rising
Sea level rise has already put coastal cities on notice thanks to increasing storm surges and even sunny day flooding at high tide. These challenges will continue to grow because global projections point to a mean sea level rise of at least one foot.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Convicted murderer, filesystem creator writes of regrets to Linux list
"The man I am now would do things very differently," Reiser says in long letter. Enlarge / A portion of the cover letter attached to Hans Reiser's response to Fredrick Brennan's prompt about his filesystem's obsolescence. (credit.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes barred from federal health programs for 90 years
The former Theranos CEO is barred from receiving payments from federal health program. Theranos CEO and founder Elizabeth Holmes. (credit: Max Morse for TechCrunch) Elizabeth Holmes—the disgraced and incarcerated foun.....»»