Fraud stories - Page 14

Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.

This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.

Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.

More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.

The Serious Fraud Office has charged four men, including former Harness Racing New Zealand chairman Pat O'Brien, over an alleged multi-million gami.

Polish fraudster jailed for bank card skimming attempt in New Zealand, sparking renewed calls for vigilance against offline scams.

Businesses are urged to secure their PABX phone systems as a surge in hacking has left some companies with phone bills hundreds of thousands high, warns TCF.

ICANN approves .xxx domain for porn sites, marking a new era for adult content online, with rollout expected by mid-year.

NetSafe launches The ORB, a new online reporting tool for New Zealanders to report cyber offences such as spam, fraud, and child exploitation easily.

The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.

Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.

Most New Zealanders are concerned enough about information security to allow the scanning of their fingerprints, and even of their eyes.

RSA, the security division of EMC, is expanding its ANZ channel with new appointments and increased investment.