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.....»»
SEC launches a hiring spree to fight cryptocurrency fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission is vastly expanding its fight against cryptocurrency fraud by hiring more than a dozen new employees to combat cybercrime, the agency said Tuesday......»»
Outseer appoints John Filby as CEO
Outseer announced the appointment of John Filby as Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Filby will spearhead Outseer’s mission to liberate the world from transactional fraud and build on the company’s heritage of innovation. Throughout his 2.....»»
LexisNexis AmplifyID boosts identity management across critical agency workflows
LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched LexisNexis AmplifyID platform to provide equitable access and prevent fraud across federal, state and local government. Over the past 24 months, pandemic conditions have changed the way government agencies operate a.....»»
Slow deployment is hampering fraud prevention. What gives?
In May, Okta finalized its acquisition of Auth0 for $6.5 billion. Every company loves to add a shiny new toy to its arsenal, but this move sent a clear message to enterprise vendors: adopt a DevOps-style deployment model or cease to exist. Today’s.....»»
Apple Pay upgrading fraud prevention features based on device, location, and more
If you checked your Wallet app today, you might have noticed that it features a notification badge there – this is because Apple Pay is upgrading fraud prevention features for some cards. Here’s what we know so far about this function. more….....»»
Apple adding new fraud prevention features to Apple Pay, Apple Wallet
Apple is upgrading its Apple Pay fraud prevention features for cards stored in the Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch, though only for Visa cards initially.Apple PayThe company began notifying Wallet users on Tuesday. Users on Twitter started notic.....»»
Google files lawsuit against "puppy scammer" for using its services to sell non-existent dogs
According to a new blog post published by Google's safety & security team, aptly titled "Hounding scammers with litigation," the company seeks to address instances of puppy fraud using the legal system. According to Google, there's been an uptick in.....»»
Scientists crack egg forging evolutionary puzzle
As many humans prepare to unwrap their Easter eggs, scientists have solved one of nature's biggest criminal cases, an egg forgery scandal two million years in the making. Their findings suggest that the victims of this fraud may now be gaining the up.....»»
Article: Mobile Apps, Influencer Marketing Top Fraud Targets for 2018
Michael Tiffany, co-founder and president of ad verification and fraud prevention firm White Ops, discusses the next evolution of fraudulent practices for 2018......»»
Important Business Insurance for Fraud and Liability Risks
Let’s start by talking a little about what business insurance is, and why it is so important. A business insurance is a policy that protects companies or businesses against eventual risks that may occur and generate damages to the firm. In othe.....»»
Whistleblowers expose big fraud. What makes us so obsessed and what can we learn?
Almost every streaming service today has a limited series or documentary that details recent fraud cases that have captivated the world, from Anna Delvey to the Tinder Swindler......»»
Traditional identity fraud losses soar, totalling $52 billion in 2021
A study shows that traditional identity fraud losses, caused by criminals illegally using victims’ information to steal money, exploded in 2021 to $24 billion — an alarming 79% increase over 2020. Further, the number of adults in the United State.....»»
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou becomes company chairwoman
Meng spent three years fighting extradition to the US before fraud charges were dropped......»»
Crime blotter: 60 iPads stolen from sick children, Feds indict stolen iPhone reseller, more
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, there's theft at a Santa Monica Apple Store, a basketball player is fined for tossing an iPhone, and iPad fraud by a New Zealand rugby star.Apple Store at the Third Street Promenade in Santa MonicaThe latest in an o.....»»
Apple employee fraud: Former buyer cost the company $10M
A major case of Apple employee fraud has been uncovered, with a former supply chain buyer estimated to have cost the company $10M. Dhirendra Prasad, who for 10 years worked as a buyer in Apple’s Global Service Supply Chain division, faces five fed.....»»
New infosec products of the week: March 25, 2022
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from AvePoint, DTEX Systems, ExtraHop, NICE Actimize, and Sonrai Security. NICE Actimize X-Sight Entity Risk enhances end-to-end enterprise fraud solutions’ eff.....»»
Netflix"s tense "Silverton Siege" trailer chronicles the start of the "Free Mandela" movement
Based on real events in 1980s South Africa, Mandlakayise Walter Dube's Silverton Siege follows a trio of freedom fighters who take refuge in a bank while fleeing the police, only to end up in a tense hostage situation.Their demand? The immediate rele.....»»
Illegal IPTV Streaming: Four Receive Prison Sentences Totaling 10+ Years
Four individuals connected to the illegal streaming of copyrighted content have been handed prison sentences in the UK totaling more than 10 years. Three men and a woman were convicted of fraud and money laundering for offenses against broadcasters i.....»»
The King of Fighters finds new success in the West
We got to talk KOFXV's success, past, and new Wisdom Gaming tournament series with Justin Wong......»»
Stephen Colbert reacts to the world"s biggest potato actually being a fraud
This just in: big potato actually big fraud.The world's largest potato, dug up by New Zealand couple Colin and Donna Craig-Brown, has, in fact, been found to be a gourd tuber, in one of the most shocking u-turns in vegetable related news this week. A.....»»