Fraud Attack

Group Hits 3 Universities, Demands Bitcoin Payments
Group Hits 3 Universities, Demands Bitcoin Payments
June 04, 2020  |  Fraud Attack

Three U.S. universities have been the victims of ransomware attacks in the past week, according to Cointelegraph. The information comes from a ransomware gang, boasting...

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State-Backed Hackers Playing On COVID-19 Fears, US And UK Warn
State-Backed Hackers Playing On COVID-19 Fears, US And UK Warn
April 08, 2020  |  Fraud Attack

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to roil the U.S. and the U.K., a wave of new cyberattacks appears to be taking advantage of the situation...

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T-Mobile Hacked, User Data Stolen
T-Mobile Hacked, User Data Stolen
March 05, 2020  |  Fraud Attack

Telecom giant T-Mobile suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of employees and customers to unknown hackers, according to reports. “We want to...

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Big Fraud, Big FinTech and Big Uber Top Week’s News
Big Fraud, Big FinTech and Big Uber Top Week’s News
September 27, 2019  |  News

There is never a dull moment in the world of payments and commerce, and no matter how hard you work to keep up, it can...

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Fraudsters’ Latest Target: Dead People
Fraudsters’ Latest Target: Dead People
April 25, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Back in the golden olden days of print newspapers, bad guys would regularly read the obituaries, then craft a plan to break into houses and...

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Online Porn Pays Off For Fraudsters
Online Porn Pays Off For Fraudsters
April 11, 2019  |  Fraud Attack

Like it or not, pornography — among the most ancient human creative endeavors — is a central player in the digital world we inhabit. By...

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How An HSBC Teller Stopped A $500 Million Bank Heist
How An HSBC Teller Stopped A $500 Million Bank Heist
October 04, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

What did you do for your employer and/or coworkers today? Arrive an hour or two early to get a jump on a big project? Meh....

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How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
March 29, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

While retailers of late have worked hard to broaden the range of experiences they offer, there are some things that no reasonable person would expect...

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Microsoft Warns Against New Advanced Tech Support Scam
Microsoft Warns Against New Advanced Tech Support Scam
March 06, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Microsoft Malware Protection Center Blog is warning PC users about a new, convincing tech support scam that can cost users money in unnecessary repairs. Tech...

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