Fraud & Identity Theft
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- Google, Meta, Microsoft Among Signatories of Pact to Combat Scams
Fraud & Identity Theft
Several major tech and retail companies have signed an industry accord against online scams and fraud. The post Google, Meta, Microsoft Among Signatories of Pact to Combat Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Meta Launches New Protection Tools as It Helps Disrupt Scam Centers
Fraud & Identity Theft · Cybercrime
The social media giant has disabled more than 150,000 accounts powering scam centers in Asia. The post Meta Launches New Protection Tools as It Helps Disrupt Scam Centers appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Hacker Conversations: Alex Hall, One-Time Fraudster
Fraud & Identity Theft
A first-person journey from undetected fraud to defending trust—how life events, neurodiversity, and hard-won insight shaped a former fraudster into a fraud fighter. The post Hacker Conversations: Alex Hall, One-Time Fraudster appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Account Takeover Fraud Caused $262 Million in Losses in 2025: FBI
Fraud & Identity Theft · Cybercrime
Cybercriminals impersonating financial institutions have targeted individuals, businesses, and organizations of different sizes. The post Account Takeover Fraud Caused $262 Million in Losses in 2025: FBI appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- 18 Arrested in Crackdown on Credit Card Fraud Rings
Tracking & Law Enforcement · Fraud & Identity Theft
Between 2016 and 2021, the suspects defrauded 4.3 million cardholders in 193 countries of €300 million (~$346 million). The post 18 Arrested in Crackdown on Credit Card Fraud Rings appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- SIM Farm Dismantled in Europe, Seven Arrested
Tracking & Law Enforcement · Fraud & Identity Theft
The individuals ran a highly sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that caused roughly €5 million (~$5.8 million) in losses. The post SIM Farm Dismantled in Europe, Seven Arrested appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Charges Cambodian Executive in Massive Crypto Scam and Seizes More Than $14 Billion in Bitcoin
Tracking & Law Enforcement · Fraud & Identity Theft
In an indictment, federal prosecutors charged Prince Holding Group chairman Chen Zhi with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. The post US Charges Cambodian Executive in Massive Crypto Scam and Seizes More Than $14 Billion in Bitcoin appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fraud Prevention Firm Resistant AI Raises $25 Million
Fraud & Identity Theft · Cybersecurity Funding
Resistant AI will use the funding to expand its fraud detection and transaction monitoring offerings to new markets. The post Fraud Prevention Firm Resistant AI Raises $25 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fraud Prevention Company SEON Raises $80 Million in Series C Funding
Fraud & Identity Theft · Cybersecurity Funding
The company will invest in its AI and real-time detection platform, in global expansion, and in strategic partnerships. The post Fraud Prevention Company SEON Raises $80 Million in Series C Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Sanctions Russian National, Chinese Firm Aiding North Korean IT Workers
Fraud & Identity Theft
US Treasury sanctions Russian and Chinese entities tied to North Korea’s use of fake IT workers, who exploited stolen identities, AI, and malware to funnel millions back to Pyongyang. The post US Sanctions Russian National, Chinese Firm Aiding North Korean IT Workers appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Who’s Really Behind the Mask? Combatting Identity Fraud
Identity & Access · Fraud & Identity Theft
Why context, behavioral baselines, and multi-source visibility are the new pillars of identity security in a world where credentials alone no longer cut it. The post Who’s Really Behind the Mask? Combatting Identity Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Creating Realistic Deepfakes Is Getting Easier Than Ever. Fighting Back May Take Even More AI
Fraud & Identity Theft · Artificial Intelligence
Deepfakes are causing security problems for governments, businesses and individuals and making trust the most valuable currency of the digital age. The post Creating Realistic Deepfakes Is Getting Easier Than Ever. Fighting Back May Take Even More AI appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns of AI Voice Fraud Crisis in Banking
Fraud & Identity Theft · Artificial Intelligence
AI voice clones can impersonate people in a way that Altman said is increasingly “indistinguishable from reality” and will require new methods for verification. The post OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns of AI Voice Fraud Crisis in Banking appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fraud: A Growth Industry Powered by Gen-AI
Fraud & Identity Theft
With generative AI enabling fraud-as-a-service at scale, legacy defenses are crumbling. The next wave of cybercrime is faster, smarter, and terrifyingly synthetic. The post Fraud: A Growth Industry Powered by Gen-AI appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Apple, Netflix, Microsoft Sites ‘Hacked’ for Tech Support Scams
Fraud & Identity Theft
Tech support scammers are using sponsored ads and search parameter injection to trick users into calling them. The post Apple, Netflix, Microsoft Sites ‘Hacked’ for Tech Support Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- How Scammers Are Using AI to Steal College Financial Aid
Fraud & Identity Theft · Artificial Intelligence
Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check. The post How Scammers Are Using AI to Steal College Financial Aid appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Firebase, Google Apps Script Abused in Fresh Phishing Campaigns
Malware & Threats · Fraud & Identity Theft
Security researchers flag two phishing campaigns abusing Firebase and Google Apps Script to host malware and fake login pages. The post Firebase, Google Apps Script Abused in Fresh Phishing Campaigns appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Sanctions Philippine Company for Supporting Crypto Scams
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
The US Treasury Department US has slapped sanctions on Funnull Technology for providing support to cryptocurrency investment scams. The post US Sanctions Philippine Company for Supporting Crypto Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Scamnetic Raises $13 Million to Prevent Scams in Real Time
Fraud & Identity Theft · Cybersecurity Funding
AI-powered threat protection startup Scamnetic has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Roo Capital. The post Scamnetic Raises $13 Million to Prevent Scams in Real Time appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024
Fraud & Identity Theft · Tracking & Law Enforcement
The FBI received roughly 860,000 complaints of malicious activity in 2024, with reported losses exceeding $16.6 billion. The post FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- UN Researchers Warn That Asian Scam Operations Are Spreading Across the Rest of the World
Fraud & Identity Theft
Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe, according to a UN report. The post UN Researchers Warn That Asian Scam Operations Are Spreading Across the Rest of the World appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- North Korean Cryptocurrency Thieves Caught Hijacking Zoom ‘Remote Control’ Feature
Malware & Threats · Fraud & Identity Theft
North Korean cryptocurrency thieves abusing Zoom Remote collaboration feature to target cryptocurrency traders with malware. The post North Korean Cryptocurrency Thieves Caught Hijacking Zoom ‘Remote Control’ Feature appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Serial Entrepreneurs Raise $43M to Counter AI Deepfakes, Social Engineering
Artificial Intelligence · Fraud & Identity Theft
Adaptive is pitching a security platform designed to replicate real-world attack scenarios through AI-generated deepfake simulations. The post Serial Entrepreneurs Raise $43M to Counter AI Deepfakes, Social Engineering appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fraud Losses Reached $12.5 Billion in 2024: FTC
Fraud & Identity Theft
FTC says reported losses to fraud exceeded $12.5 billion in 2024, with $5.7 billion lost to investment scams. The post Fraud Losses Reached $12.5 Billion in 2024: FTC appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- XE Group Cybercrime Gang Moves from Credit Card Skimming to Zero-Day Exploits
Malware & Threats · Fraud & Identity Theft
Vietnamese cybercrime gang shifts from credit card-skimming to exploiting at least two zero-day vulnerabilities enterprise software product. The post XE Group Cybercrime Gang Moves from Credit Card Skimming to Zero-Day Exploits appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Bureau Raises $30M to Tackle Deepfakes, Payment Fraud
Fraud & Identity Theft
San Francisco startup scores a Series B round to thwart money mule accounts, deep-fake identities, account takeovers and payment fraud. The post Bureau Raises $30M to Tackle Deepfakes, Payment Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fake IT Workers Funneled Millions to North Korea, DOJ Says
Fraud & Identity Theft · Nation-State
The Justice Department announced indictments against 14 North Koreans for involvement in a scheme to pose as remote IT workers to violate sanctions and commit wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. The post Fake IT Workers Funneled Millions to North Korea, DOJ Says appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Two Men Charged For Hacking US Tax Preparation Firms
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Two Nigerian nationals, one in Mexico and one in North Dakota, have been charged for hacking into the systems of US tax preparation companies. The post Two Men Charged For Hacking US Tax Preparation Firms appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Google SynthID Adding Invisible Watermarks to AI-Generated Content
Artificial Intelligence · Fraud & Identity Theft
Google has released new technology to embed watermarks and flag AI-generated content across text, images, audio, and video. The post Google SynthID Adding Invisible Watermarks to AI-Generated Content appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- New Google Project Aims to Become Global Clearinghouse for Scam, Fraud Data
Fraud & Identity Theft
Google launches Global Signal Exchange (GSE), an initiative aimed at fostering the sharing of online fraud and scam intelligence. The post New Google Project Aims to Become Global Clearinghouse for Scam, Fraud Data appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Human Security Banks Another $50M in Growth Funding
Fraud & Identity Theft
New York anti-bot firm says new investment will drive adoption of AI techniques and expand into digital account protection and media security. The post Human Security Banks Another $50M in Growth Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers
Fraud & Identity Theft · Nation-State
Mandiant shines the spotlight on the growing infiltration of US and Western companies by North Korean fake IT workers. The post Mandiant Offers Clues to Spotting and Stopping North Korean Fake IT Workers appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Two Nigerians Sentenced to Prison in US for BEC Fraud
Fraud & Identity Theft
Franklin Ifeanyichukwu Okwonna and Ebuka Raphael Umeti were sentenced to prison in the US for business email compromise (BEC) fraud. The post Two Nigerians Sentenced to Prison in US for BEC Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Interpol Arrests 300 People in a Global Crackdown on West African Crime Groups Across 5 Continents
Fraud & Identity Theft · Tracking & Law Enforcement
Interpol arrests 300 people in a global crackdown on West African crime groups specializing in online financial fraud. The post Interpol Arrests 300 People in a Global Crackdown on West African Crime Groups Across 5 Continents appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- ‘CrystalRay’ Expands Arsenal, Hits 1,500 Targets With SSH-Snake and Open Source Tools
Malware & Threats · Fraud & Identity Theft
A threat actor tracked as CrystalRay has hit 1,500 victims since February, stealing credentials and deploying backdoors. The post ‘CrystalRay’ Expands Arsenal, Hits 1,500 Targets With SSH-Snake and Open Source Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Landmark Admin Discloses Data Breach Impacting Personal, Medical Information
Data Breaches · Fraud & Identity Theft
Life insurance company Landmark Admin says personal, medical, and insurance information was compromised in a May data breach. The post Landmark Admin Discloses Data Breach Impacting Personal, Medical Information appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Nigerian Faces Prison in US After BEC Fraud Conviction
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Nigerian national Ebuka Raphael Umeti was convicted in the US for operating a business email compromise (BEC) scheme. The post Nigerian Faces Prison in US After BEC Fraud Conviction appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Authorities Attempting to Recover $5.3 Million Stolen in BEC Scam
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
The US government is trying to recover more than $5.3 million stolen by cybercriminals through a BEC scheme from a workers union. The post US Authorities Attempting to Recover $5.3 Million Stolen in BEC Scam appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Using AI, Mastercard Expects to Find Compromised Cards Quicker, Before They Get Used by Criminals
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Mastercard is integrating AI into its fraud-prediction technology that it expects will be able to see patterns in stolen cards faster and allow banks to replace them before they are used by criminals. The post Using AI, Mastercard Expects to Find Compromised Cards Quicker, Before They Get Used by Criminals appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Threat Actors Abuse GitHub to Distribute Multiple Information Stealers
Fraud & Identity Theft · Malware & Threats
Russian-speaking threat actors are caught abusing a GitHub profile to distribute information stealers posing as legitimate software. The post Threat Actors Abuse GitHub to Distribute Multiple Information Stealers appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers
Fraud & Identity Theft
The FCC has issued a public notice on robocall scammer group ‘Royal Tiger’, the first designated threat actor. The post FCC Warns of ‘Royal Tiger’ Robocall Scammers appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Restoro and Reimage agree to a $26 million settlement after selling fake antivirus and tech services to undercover FTC agents. The post Tech Support Firms Agree to $26M FTC Settlement Over Fake Services appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Seizes $1.4 Million in Cryptocurrency From Tech Scammers
Fraud & Identity Theft
The US seized approximately $1.4 million worth of Tether tokens suspected of being fraud proceeds from tech scams. The post US Seizes $1.4 Million in Cryptocurrency From Tech Scammers appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Linux Foundation Tackles Financial Fraud With Open Source Platform
Fraud & Identity Theft
The open source platform Tazama provides cost-effective monitoring of digital financial transactions to prevent fraud in real time. The post Linux Foundation Tackles Financial Fraud With Open Source Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Google Announces Enhanced Fraud Protection for Android
Fraud & Identity Theft · Mobile & Wireless
Google Play Protect will block the installation of sideloaded applications requesting permissions frequently abused by fraudsters. The post Google Announces Enhanced Fraud Protection for Android appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- New York Sues Citibank Over Poor Data Security
Fraud & Identity Theft
New York attorney general is suing Citibank for failing to protect customers against hackers and fraudsters who have stolen millions. The post New York Sues Citibank Over Poor Data Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Doppel Secures $14M for AI-Powered Brand Protection Technology
Fraud & Identity Theft
San Francisco startup banks $14 million in Series A funding led by prominent venture capital outfit Andreesen Horowitz (a16z). The post Doppel Secures $14M for AI-Powered Brand Protection Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Laptop Maker Framework Says Customer Data Stolen in Third-Party Breach
Data Breaches · Fraud & Identity Theft
Device maker Framework is notifying users that their personal information was stolen in a data breach at its external accounting partner. The post Laptop Maker Framework Says Customer Data Stolen in Third-Party Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Researchers Flag FBot Hacking Tool Hijacking Cloud, Payment Services
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
The tool, called FBot, is capable of credential harvesting for spamming attacks, and AWS, PayPal and SaaS account hijacking. The post Researchers Flag FBot Hacking Tool Hijacking Cloud, Payment Services appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Law Firm Orrick Reveals Extensive Data Breach, Over Half a Million Affected
Data Breaches · Fraud & Identity Theft
Global law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe disclosed a data breach that affects a roughly 600,000 individuals. The post Law Firm Orrick Reveals Extensive Data Breach, Over Half a Million Affected appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Nigerian Arrested, Charged in $7.5 Million BEC Scheme Targeting US Charities
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
A Nigerian national arrested in Ghana faces charges in the US for a BEC scheme involving two charitable organizations. The post Nigerian Arrested, Charged in $7.5 Million BEC Scheme Targeting US Charities appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- 3,500 Arrested, $300 Million Seized in International Crackdown on Online Fraud
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Authorities in 34 countries have cooperated to dismantle cyber-enabled scams as part of a six-month operation. The post 3,500 Arrested, $300 Million Seized in International Crackdown on Online Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Norton Healthcare Ransomware Hack: 2.5 Million Personal Records Stolen
Data Breaches · Fraud & Identity Theft
Compromised data includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health and insurance information, and driver’s license numbers. The post Norton Healthcare Ransomware Hack: 2.5 Million Personal Records Stolen appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Opal Security Scores $22M Investment for IAM Technology
Data Protection · Fraud & Identity Theft
San Francisco startup gets fresh capital from Battery Ventures to compete in the crowded identity and access management space. The post Opal Security Scores $22M Investment for IAM Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Keyless Goes Independent, Raises $6M for Biometric Authentication
Fraud & Identity Theft · Identity & Access
British startup building biometric authentication technology has snagged $6 million in a new round of funding led by Rialto Ventures. The post Keyless Goes Independent, Raises $6M for Biometric Authentication appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- FusionAuth Snags $65 Million Investment for Customer Identity Tech
Fraud & Identity Theft · Identity & Access
Colorado startup raises new capital from Updata Partners to build out its customer authentication and authorization technology. The post FusionAuth Snags $65 Million Investment for Customer Identity Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack
Cloud Security · Fraud & Identity Theft
Researchers document the Wiki-Slack attack, a new technique that uses modified Wikipedia pages to target end users on Slack. The post Attackers Can Use Modified Wikipedia Pages to Mount Redirection Attacks on Slack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Silicon Valley fraud detection startup attracts $15 million in new financing from SignalFire, Legion Capital and Rally Ventures. The post Fraud Detection Firm Spec Raises $15 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Prove Identity Snags $40M Funding for ID Verification Tech
Fraud & Identity Theft · Identity & Access
Startup with roots in the ecommerce mobile payments space raises $40 million for digital identity verification and authentication technology. The post Prove Identity Snags $40M Funding for ID Verification Tech appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Extradited Russian Hacker Behind ‘NLBrute’ Malware Pleads Guilty
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Russian hacker Dariy Pankov has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and now faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. The post Extradited Russian Hacker Behind ‘NLBrute’ Malware Pleads Guilty appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Deduce Raises $9 Million to Fight AI-Generated Identity Fraud
Cybersecurity Funding · Fraud & Identity Theft
Deduce has raised $9 million in a new funding round led by Freestyle Capital, to launch its AI-generated identity fraud prevention platform. The post Deduce Raises $9 Million to Fight AI-Generated Identity Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Agencies Publish Cybersecurity Report on Deepfake Threats
Fraud & Identity Theft
CISA, FBI and NSA have published a cybersecurity report on deepfakes and recommendations for identifying and responding to such threats. The post US Agencies Publish Cybersecurity Report on Deepfake Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Cleafy Raises €10 Million for Online Banking Fraud Prevention Platform
Cybersecurity Funding · Fraud & Identity Theft
Real-time online banking fraud prevention firm Cleafy has raised €10 million ($10.7 million) in a funding round led by United Ventures. The post Cleafy Raises €10 Million for Online Banking Fraud Prevention Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Qakbot Botnet Disrupted in Operation ‘Duck Hunt’
Fraud & Identity Theft · Malware & Threats
U.S. law enforcement announce the disruption of the notorious Qakbot cybercrime operation and the release of an auto-disinfection tool to 700,000 infected machines. The post Qakbot Botnet Disrupted in Operation ‘Duck Hunt’ appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Identity-Based Attacks Soared in Past Year: Report
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Identity-based attacks have soared in the past year, according to CrowdStrike’s 2023 Threat Hunting Report. The post Identity-Based Attacks Soared in Past Year: Report appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Dead at 59
Fraud & Identity Theft
Famed hacker Kevin Mitnick has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. At the time of his death, he was Chief Hacking Officer at security awareness training firm KnowBe4. The post Famed Hacker Kevin Mitnick Dead at 59 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Netcraft Raises $100M, Hires New CEO for Global Expansion
Fraud & Identity Theft · Malware & Threats
The British company secures $100 million in funding and announced the hiring of a new chief executive to pursue global expansion plans. The post Netcraft Raises $100M, Hires New CEO for Global Expansion appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Former Security Engineer Arrested for $9 Million Crypto Exchange Hack
Fraud & Identity Theft
Former security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed has been arrested on charges related to the defrauding of decentralized crypto exchange Crema Finance. The post Former Security Engineer Arrested for $9 Million Crypto Exchange Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- US Military Personnel Receiving Unsolicited, Suspicious Smartwatches
Fraud & Identity Theft · Mobile & Wireless
The US army says soldiers says unsolicited, suspicious smartwatches are being sent to soldiers, exposing them to malware attacks. The post US Military Personnel Receiving Unsolicited, Suspicious Smartwatches appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- New Information Stealer ‘Mystic Stealer’ Rising to Fame
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
A new information stealer malware named Mystic Stealer is gaining traction among cybercriminals on prominent underground forums. The post New Information Stealer ‘Mystic Stealer’ Rising to Fame appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Microsoft: BEC Scammers Use Residential IPs to Evade Detection
Fraud & Identity Theft
BEC scammers use residential IP addresses in attacks to make them seem locally generated and evade detection. The post Microsoft: BEC Scammers Use Residential IPs to Evade Detection appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Google Now Lets US Users Search Dark Web for Their Gmail ID
Fraud & Identity Theft
Google is now letting Gmail users in the US run scans to learn whether their Gmail ID appears on the dark web. The post Google Now Lets US Users Search Dark Web for Their Gmail ID appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Token Gets $30M Funding for Biometrics MFA Smart Ring
Fraud & Identity Theft
Token has raised a total of $53 million to work on a biometrics-powered wearable device featuring multi-factor authentication technologies. The post Token Gets $30M Funding for Biometrics MFA Smart Ring appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Strivacity Scores $20M for CIAM Expansion Plans
Fraud & Identity Theft
Strivacity, a Virginia startup working on technology to simplify and secure customer logins, has attracted $20 million in funding to fuel global expansion plans. The post Strivacity Scores $20M for CIAM Expansion Plans appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- What Makes an Effective Anti-Bot Solution?
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
While there are likely many different approaches, here are a few points that are important for enterprises to consider when evaluating bot solutions. The post What Makes an Effective Anti-Bot Solution? appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Nigerian BEC Scammer Sentenced to Prison in US
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Solomon Ekunke Okpe was sentenced to four years in prison in the US for his role in a BEC fraud ring. The post Nigerian BEC Scammer Sentenced to Prison in US appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Verosint Launches Account Fraud Detection and Prevention Platform
Fraud & Identity Theft · Identity & Access
443ID is refocusing its solution to tackle account fraud detection and prevention, and has changed its name to Verosint. The post Verosint Launches Account Fraud Detection and Prevention Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Spanish, US Authorities Dismantle Cybercrime Ring That Defrauded Victims of $5.3 Million
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Spanish and US authorities have dismantled a cybercrime ring that defrauded victims of more than $5.3 million. The post Spanish, US Authorities Dismantle Cybercrime Ring That Defrauded Victims of $5.3 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Australian Man Sentenced for Scam Related to Optus Hack
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Australian authorities sentence Sydney man for using leaked data stolen from wireless carrier Optus to conduct SMS scams. The post Australian Man Sentenced for Scam Related to Optus Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
- Fraudulent “CryptoRom” Apps Slip Through Apple and Google App Store Review Process
Cybercrime · Fraud & Identity Theft
Pig Butchering, also known as Sha Zhu Pan and CryptoRom, is an ugly name for an ugly scam. The post Fraudulent “CryptoRom” Apps Slip Through Apple and Google App Store Review Process appeared first on SecurityWeek.