Security News

Fake mobile app fraud tripled in first half of 2019
2019-10-16 05:30

In Q2 2019, RSA Security identified 57,406 total fraud attacks worldwide. Of these, phishing attacks were the most prevalent (37%), followed by fake mobile apps (usually apps posing as those of...

Fake 'checkra1n' iOS Jailbreak Offered in Click Fraud Scheme
2019-10-15 14:57

iPhone owners looking to jailbreak their devices have been warned that a fake checkra1n jailbreak is being offered as part of a sophisticated click fraud scheme featuring techniques that could be...

Alleged Hacker Arraigned on $1.4 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Charges
2019-10-14 13:23

A Michigan man appeared in federal court on Friday on charges related to his involvement in a scheme aimed at defrauding victims of at least $1.4 million in cryptocurrency. read more

Regional Trends in Payment Fraud
2019-10-08 14:48

Kimberly Sutherland of LexisNexis Risk Solutions on the Threat LandscapePayment fraud is a universal threat, but there are regional nuances. Kimberly Sutherland of LexisNexis Risk Solutions...

New Card Fraud Countermeasures
2019-10-07 17:48

Gord Jamieson of Visa Canada Offers an UpdateGord Jamieson of Visa Canada offers an update on fraud-fighting efforts by describing two new fraud schemes and Visa's countermeasures.

DataVisor expands its family of fraud detection solutions with the Advanced Rules Engine
2019-10-03 01:30

DataVisor, the leading fraud detection company with solutions powered by transformational AI technology, has expanded its family of fraud detection solutions with the Advanced Rules Engine that...

MyPayrollHR CEO Arrested, Admits to $70M Fraud
2019-09-27 16:17

Earlier this month, employees at more than 1,000 companies saw one or two paycheck's worth of funds deducted from their bank accounts after the CEO of their cloud payroll provider absconded with...

Guilty Pleas in $29 Million Online Ad Fraud Case
2019-09-27 15:18

Two Kazakhstan Men Helped Run Botnet-Driven 3ve SchemeTwo Kazakhstan nationals have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from their role in helping to run a $29 million online advertising fraud...

As consumers engage with insurance companies online, new types of digital fraud emerge
2019-09-27 04:30

As more U.S. consumers use digital platforms when engaging with insurance companies, new fraud challenges are likely to arise for insurance carriers, according to TransUnion and iovation. Among...

Ineffective Package Tracking Facilitates Fraud
2019-09-25 11:01

This article discusses an e-commerce fraud technique in the UK. Because the Royal Mail only tracks packages to the postcode -- and not to the address - it's possible to commit a variety of...