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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.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityJul 13th, 2022

Social media scammers stole $770 million from victims last year

The FTC writes that 25% of all reported losses to fraud in 2021 were those that originated from social media platforms. The most recent figures mark an eighteenfold increase over 2017 reported losses, but they are likely to be much higher as many peo.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsJan 28th, 2022

Android malware can factory-reset phones after draining bank accounts

First found in 2019, Brata keeps adding new forms of malice to its toolbox. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A banking-fraud trojan that has been targeting Android users for three years has been updated to create even more grief.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 26th, 2022

Android malware can factory reset phones after draining bank accounts

First found in 2019, Brata keeps adding new forms of malice to its tool box. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A banking-fraud trojan that has been targeting Android users for three years has been updated to create even more grie.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJan 26th, 2022

Elizabeth Holmes sentencing hearing set for September 26

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos who was convicted earlier this month on four out of 11 federal fraud and conspiracy charges, will not be sentenced until September 26, according to a new filing......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJan 13th, 2022

Elizabeth Holmes sentencing may take place after Labor Day

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos who was convicted earlier this month on four out of 11 federal fraud and conspiracy charges, may not be sentenced until after Labor Day, more than a full year after her trial began, according to a court fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJan 12th, 2022

What it was like to be in the courtroom for Elizabeth Holmes" fraud trial

Inside the San Jose federal courtroom, I shifted my body forward and from side to side trying to watch Elizabeth Holmes' face from the wooden bench I'd all but taken up residence in for the past four months. Like others in the courtroom Monday, I wan.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJan 6th, 2022

The key moments from Elizabeth Holmes" trial

After nearly four months of court proceedings in one of the most high-profile tech trials in recent memory, Elizabeth Holmes has been found guilty on four out of 11 federal fraud and conspiracy charges......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJan 4th, 2022

Jury In Elizabeth Holmes Trial Deadlocked On 3 of 11 Counts

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Jurors in the Elizabeth Holmes criminal trial have been unable to reach a verdict in three of the 11 counts of fraud she has been charged with, according to a note read in court today. Eight men.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 4th, 2022

Elizabeth Holmes found guilty on four out of 11 federal charges

The jury in the criminal trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of Theranos, has reached a verdict. Holmes was found guilty on four charges — three counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The jury ret.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJan 4th, 2022

Jury in Elizabeth Holmes trial fails to reach a verdict for second straight week

The high-profile criminal fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will officially resume in 2022......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsDec 30th, 2021

Jury in Elizabeth Holmes trial concludes first week of deliberations without a verdict

Elizabeth Holmes' fate in her criminal fraud trial will not be decided before Christmas as the jury failed to reach a verdict in its first week of deliberations......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsDec 24th, 2021

Holmes’ fate hangs in the balance as jury deliberates criminal fraud charges

Is Elizabeth Holmes guilty? Prosecution and defense offer their final arguments. Enlarge / Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes leaves the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building in San Jose, California, on December 17, 2021. (c.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 20th, 2021

Trial Ends For Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes

"Both sides made closing arguments this week in Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' fraud trial," reports Business Insider: Prosecutors said Holmes "chose to be dishonest" and that her allegations of abuse, which were a key part of her defense, were.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 18th, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes" criminal fraud case heads to jury as closing arguments conclude

After three months of testimony from 32 witnesses, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has made its way to the jury of eight men and four women who will decide her fate......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsDec 18th, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes" defense makes its case to jurors in closing arguments

After more than three months of testimony from 32 witnesses, the criminal fraud case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes could go to the jury as soon as Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsDec 17th, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes" defense makes it case to jurors in closing arguments

Elizabeth Holmes' defense will continue presenting its closing arguments Friday in her criminal fraud trial as the case edges closer to jury deliberations following more than three months of witness testimony......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsDec 17th, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes trial: Closing arguments begin

The government began its closing arguments in the criminal fraud trial of Elizabeth Holmes on Thursday by stressing that the former CEO and founder of Theranos made a choice to lie to investors as her blood-testing startup was running out of money......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsDec 16th, 2021

A woman stole $680,000 and spent it on a gambling game that doesn"t pay out real money

ABC reports that Tasmania, Australia, resident Rachel Naomi Perri pleaded guilty to 25 charges of computer-related fraud and one count of fraud in court this week. Prosecutor say she made 475 fraudulent transactions while working at the Tasmanian Vet.....»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 26th, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes Admits Doctoring Lab Reports With Pharma Company Logos

An anonymous reader quotes a report from NBC News: Theranos founder and former CEO Elizabeth Holmes returned to the witness stand Tuesday, confirming key aspects of the prosecutor's allegations behind the 11 counts of fraud she faces, but asserting t.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsNov 24th, 2021

Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her own criminal trial

Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder and former CEO of Theranos, is set to resume testifying Monday in her criminal trial. Holmes faces 11 federal fraud charges over allegations that she knowingly misled investors, doctors and patients about her c.....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2021