Who are the best fraud fighters?
Seasoned fraud expert PJ Rohall has recently become the new Head of Fraud Strategy & Education at SEON. In this Help Net Security interview, he talks about how he entered the industry, about the evolving fraud landscape, and offers advice to other fr.....»»
Billing fraud apps can disable Android Wi-Fi and intercept text messages
Android scamware uses many tricks to sign you up for pricey services. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Android malware developers are stepping up their billing fraud game with apps that disable Wi-Fi connections, surreptitiousl.....»»
Former Apple securities lawyer pleads guilty to insider trading charges
Gene Levoff, former senior director of corporate law for Apple, has pleaded guilty to six counts of security fraud — the same type of fraud he was hired to prevent.Gene LevoffIn 2019, Levoff was accused of arranging and executing a five-year inside.....»»
Argyle partners with Ping Identity to help customers protect against fraud
Argyle announced a new integration with Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise. The partnership will integrate Argyle into PingOne DaVinci’s no-code identity orchestration service, enhancing Know Your Customer (KYC) and.....»»
Evolving online habits have paved the way for fraud. What can we do about it?
Information is power, and personally identifiable information (PII) is an extremely powerful asset that is fueling the rapid growth of online fraud (also known as the Digital Identity Crisis). PII is any piece of data that someone could use to figure.....»»
FiveBy and Microsoft join forces to defend organizations against fraud related attacks
FiveBy announced a new collaboration with Microsoft, which combines managed service offerings with the power of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection. Organizations across many industries are experiencing an increase in fraud incidents at speeds th.....»»
Bectran releases driver’s license verification solution to help businesses mitigate fraud in real-time
Bectran has released an identity validation solution designed to streamline the customer onboarding process with increased security. The Bectran All-in-One Credit, Collections & Accounts Receivable Management Platform can now validate driver’s lice.....»»
The criminal fraud case of Elizabeth Holmes" former second-in-command heads to jury
The criminal fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes' ex-boyfriend and former second-in-command at Theranos is heading to the jury, roughly three months after it kicked off in the same San Jose, California, courthouse where she was found guilty on four charg.....»»
New U.S. criminal fraud charge filed on Nikola founder Trevor Milton
Milton previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of securities fraud and one count of wire fraud over statements he made from November 2019 to September 2020 about Nikola. His trial is scheduled for July 18 in the federal court......»»
Simon Taylor joins Sardine as Head of Content & Strategy
Sardine announced Simon Taylor as its new Head of Content & Strategy. The news comes after Sardine achieved its latest milestone of acquiring over 100 customers. Sardine transforms how companies move money and fight fraud through its behavior-based f.....»»
Ex-Amazon Employee Convicted Over Data Breach of 100 Million CapitalOne Customers
Paige Thompson, a former Amazon employee accused of stealing the personal information of 100 million customers by breaching banking giant CapitalOne in 2019, has been found guilty by a Seattle jury on charges of wire fraud and computer hacking. From.....»»
FBI Says Fraud on LinkedIn a "Significant Threat" To Platform and Consumers
Fraudsters who exploit LinkedIn to lure users into cryptocurrency investment schemes pose a "significant threat" to the platform and consumers, according to Sean Ragan, the FBI's special agent in charge of the San Francisco and Sacramento, California.....»»
Crypto Fraud is Growing Exponentially
The Los Angeles Times reports on "a massive surge of criminal fraud that has been pummeling crypto users with unknown billions of dollars in losses with little relief in sight." The growth in crypto fraud has turned exponential in recent years. The r.....»»
Vesta hires Hrishi Talwar as CPO
Vesta announced the hiring of experienced Identity and Fraud industry leader, Hrishi Talwar as Chief Product Officer. With extensive global experience, Hrishi brings 20+ years of product management and technology expertise in the financial services,.....»»
5 steps to help you recover after identity theft
Follow these steps to help get back on track after falling victim to identity theft or ID fraud......»»
What is ID fraud and why is identity theft a problem?
Learning how criminals get their hands on your identity is the first step in preventing ID fraud in the first place......»»
How financial institutions are improving customer experience with fraud prevention measures
Fraud is a persistent threat, and there’s no end in sight as the e-commerce landscape continues to evolve and the use of online payment platforms increases. According to one recent study, e-commerce merchants, consumers and financial service provid.....»»
Two former FCA salesmen indicted on wire fraud charges over use of employee discounts
The case underscores how employee discounts can be manipulated, potentially fraudulently, to boost sales — particularly in automotive hubs such as Michigan......»»
Apple BNPL scheme will use your Apple ID history for fraud prevention; limiting reputation risk
The Apple BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) scheme will use your Apple ID history as one form of fraud prevention, says a new report today. The report also notes how Apple Pay Later addresses one of the key issues to becoming a credit provider: reputational.....»»
Apple Pay Later will use Apple IDs to help detect fraud
Apple's handling of Apple Pay Later goes beyond just setting up a subsidiary, with the financial service said to use a customer's Apple ID and associated data to minimize the chance of fraud and losses.Most financial firms that provide "buy now, pay.....»»
The 10 coolest Star Wars TIE fighters, ranked
From A New Hope to the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Digital Trends ranks the coolest TIE fighters in the Star Wars franchise......»»