Zelle fraud is on the rise—and many victims are denied refunds
Four banks alone expect more than $255 million in scam and fraud claims in 2022. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) When seven of the biggest banks in America saw that their customers liked using apps to.....»»
Scammers dupe chemical company into wiring $60 million
Orion S.A., a global chemical company with headquarters in Luxembourg, has become a victim of fraud: it lost approximately $60 million through “multiple fraudulently induced outbound wire transfers to accounts controlled by unknown third partie.....»»
A path toward understanding regional sea level rise
By 2100, sea level is projected to rise by up to 1–2 meters, threatening millions of people living in low-lying coastal areas around the world. But global projections such as this don't capture regional-scale variations......»»
Researchers highlight the carbon-saving potential of compact cities
In recent years, the dramatic rise in extreme weather events due to climate change has escalated what was once termed "climate change" into a "climate crisis." With global average surface temperatures reaching unprecedented levels, the urgency to tra.....»»
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.....»»
74% of ransomware victims were attacked multiple times in a year
An alarming trend toward multiple, sometimes simultaneous cyber attacks forces business leaders to re-evaluate their cyber resilience strategies to address common points of failure, including inadequate identity system backup and recovery practices,.....»»
FTX to pay $12.7B to victims of Sam Bankman-Fried’s massive scheme
US commodities trading agency claimed its largest recovery ever for FTX victims. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange formerly helmed by fraudster Sam Bankman-Frie.....»»
Climate change is fueling rise in hot nights: Analysis
Human-induced climate change is significantly increasing the number of hot nights for nearly one in three people around the world, a global analysis said Thursday......»»
Bank of America, Wells Fargo are under investigation for handling of customers funds on Zelle
Bank of America, Wells Fargo are under investigation for handling of customers funds on Zelle.....»»
Multiple Refunds Paint a Bad Picture for the Humane AI Pin
Things haven't fared well for the wearable AI device. The post Multiple Refunds Paint a Bad Picture for the Humane AI Pin appeared first on Phandroid. Humane’s AI Pin is undoubtedly one of the biggest modern tech blunders that the in.....»»
Citigroup whistleblower denied share of $400 million penalty
Citigroup whistleblower denied share of $400 million penalty.....»»
South Florida estuaries warming faster than Gulf of Mexico, global ocean, research shows
Sea surface temperatures are on the rise around the world, but the problem is pronounced in South Florida, according to a series of studies published by researchers at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science......»»
Scientists uncover hidden forces causing continents to rise
Scientists at the University of Southampton have answered one of the most puzzling questions in plate tectonics: how and why "stable" parts of continents gradually rise to form some of the planet's greatest topographic features......»»
Report examines Scotland"s legal protection for forced marriage victims
A research report that examines Scotland's legal protection for those at risk of forced marriage has been published by the University of Glasgow......»»
Number of incidents affecting GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira continues to rise
Outages, human errors, cyberattacks, data breaches, ransomware, security vulnerabilities, and, as a result, data loss are the reality that DevSecOps teams have to face every few days, according to GitProtect.io. DevSecOps The possibility to integrate.....»»
Email attacks skyrocket 293%
Email attacks have surged by 293% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to Acronis. The number of ransomware detections was also on the rise, increasing 32% from Q4 2023 to Q1 2024. Ransomware remains a top threat f.....»»
Football fans watch out — Premier League ticket scams on the rise
Fraudulent tickets sold on social media cost victims an average of £154 - Manchester United and Liverpool fans most at risk......»»
UK beekeepers and scientists tackle sticky problem of honey fraud
Lynne Ingram cuts a peaceful figure as she tends to a row of humming beehives in a leafy corner of Somerset, southwest England......»»
GPB Capital founder David Gentile found guilty in Ponzi-like fraud that included dealerships
Gentile’s co-defendant, Jeffry Schneider, who ran Texas-based Ascendant Capital, also was convicted of securities fraud and conspiracy charges by a federal jury in Brooklyn, N.Y., following a trial that lasted more than seven weeks......»»
California DMV is working to digitize car titles to fight fraud
Digitization will help ease with the location and transfer of titles and help protect against fraud......»»
Hyundai gains 4% while Toyota, Kia slip in July; overall market expected to rise
The U.S. light-vehicle market rose 1 to 3 percent in July, analysts said, as many dealers recovered from the CDK cyberattacks that knocked new-car sales offline in late June......»»