Security News

Machine Learning's Role in Fighting Fraud
2018-07-12 18:32

Gleb Esman of Splunk on Finding AnomaliesMachine learning plays a key role in fraud detection by helping with pinpointing anomalies, says Gleb Esman of Splunk.

Why You Can Take Fraud Advice from This ex-Con
2018-07-06 13:18

Former Fraudster Brett Johnson Shares Intel on How to Stop Common SchemesIt's a fair question: Can you trust the fraud advice you're given from a former fraudster? Especially one who's betrayed...

New Account Fraud's 'Perfect Storm'
2018-07-06 12:18

Aite's Julie Conroy Unveils New Findings on Banking FraudAite's Julie Conroy calls it a "perfect storm." In the post-EMV U.S., and in the wake of massive data breaches and the move to mobility,...

Startup bank Monzo: We warned Ticketmaster months ago of site fraud
2018-06-28 23:36

Compromised payment cards detected in April, JavaScript code meddling revealed in June Online bank Monzo said it warned Ticketmaster that something weird was going on in early April, two months...

Eight Arrested for Roles in Email Fraud Schemes
2018-06-26 10:12

Eight individuals were arrested for their roles in a widespread, Africa-based business email compromise (BEC) conspiracy, the United States Department of Justice announced on Monday. read more

WannaCry Extortion Fraud Reemerges
2018-06-25 20:02

The emails claim that all of the victim’s devices have been hacked and infected with the infamous ransomware -- and then ask for Bitcoin to "fix" it.

Preview: ISMG's Fraud and Breach Prevention Summit in Chicago
2018-06-22 13:33

Leading the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report: A preview of next week's Fraud and Breach Summit in Chicago, which will feature keynoter Brett Johnson, a former cybercriminal who now...

Preview: ISMG's Fraud and Breach Summit in Chicago
2018-06-22 12:03

Leading the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report: A preview of next week's Fraud and Breach Summit in Chicago, which will feature keynoter Brett Johnson, a former cybercriminal who now...

Data Stolen in OPM Breach Used in Loan Fraud Scheme
2018-06-19 13:17

Two individuals pleaded guilty recently over their role in a scheme that involved fraudulent loans obtained using personal information stolen in the massive breach at the U.S. Office of Personnel...

Trial of two men accused of $20m hacked press release fraud begins
2018-06-14 12:13

This is reportedly the first time criminal charges have been brought for a securities fraud scheme involving hacked inside information.