The online fraud frontier The online fraud frontier

Criminals have funnelled cash from superannuation accounts, committed ID fraud to rip off tax returns and have circumvented SMS two factor authentication.

Federal Police swings into action on credit card leak

Federal Police swings into action on credit card leak

Officers from the Australian Federal Police have swung into action to mitigate the fallout from the exposure of about 19,000 credit card numbers, as uncovered by an Australian IT worker yesterday.
Brett Winterford Mar 20 2009 5:43PM Security
Businesses detecting ID fraud faster, absorbing more costs

Businesses detecting ID fraud faster, absorbing more costs

Identity fraud increased by 22 percent last year, but the burden on consumers is lessening, according to a new study.
Angela Moscaritolo Feb 10 2009 10:38AM Security
HSBC steps up fraud detection

HSBC steps up fraud detection

News that HSBC is introducing technology to screen all card transactions for potential fraud has been broadly welcomed by experts as a necessary step in the fight against rising card fraud.
Phil Muncaster Jan 20 2009 2:50PM Security
HSBC steps up fraud detection

HSBC steps up fraud detection

News that HSBC is introducing technology to screen all card transactions for potential fraud has been broadly welcomed by experts as a necessary step in the fight against rising card fraud.
Phil Muncaster Jan 20 2009 10:37AM Security
HSBC strengthens online fraud defences

HSBC strengthens online fraud defences

HSBC has deployed a new authentication system to protect online and remote transactions from fraud.
Angelica Mari Jan 9 2009 2:45AM Security
Yahoo cuts data retention times

Yahoo cuts data retention times

In an attempt to bolster trust with its users, Yahoo has revamped its global data retention policy, promising to anonymise user log data within 90 days, half the period stipulated by the EU.
Ian Williams Dec 18 2008 2:51PM Storage
Brazil is "cesspool of fraud" says guru

Brazil is "cesspool of fraud" says guru

Brazilian hackers now more technically sophisticated than Russians, "fraud as a service" model emerges.
Paul Fisher Oct 29 2008 10:20AM Security
Auctioneers turn to real life ID checks

Auctioneers turn to real life ID checks

Online traders in Australia should use better ID verification systems so that consumers can tell the difference between fraudulent and honest sellers, says OZtion MD Philip Druce. iTnews looks at the security surrounding auction house accounts.
Kathryn Small Oct 10 2008 2:49PM Security
Companies being hit by moles who are employed by gangs to steal data

Companies being hit by moles who are employed by gangs to steal data

Criminal gangs are placing staff members in companies to operate as moles.
Dan Raywood Oct 7 2008 9:54AM Security
BT: Sloppy identity verification 'must make firms liable'

BT: Sloppy identity verification 'must make firms liable'

Organisations that hold personal data should be made liable for fraudulent transactions, say BT security experts.
Joy Persaud Aug 8 2008 11:06AM Security
Police warn against more online scams

Police warn against more online scams

In light of the fake Olympic ticket scam the Federal Police together with the Bankers' Association is warning internet users of a another popular internet swindle.
Staff Writers Aug 6 2008 12:08PM Security
Australians lose millions to fraud annually not just during Olympics

Australians lose millions to fraud annually not just during Olympics

Australians have lost nearly $120,000 to the Olympic ticket scammers, according to the NSW Office of Fair Trading's latest update.
Negar Salek Aug 5 2008 2:45PM Security
Ex-Microsoft manager jailed for $1m fraud

Ex-Microsoft manager jailed for $1m fraud

An ex-Microsoft programme manager who pleaded guilty in January to embezzling around US$1m has been sentenced to 22 months in jail for defrauding her employer.
Guy Dixon Jul 22 2008 8:37AM Software
Personal fraud and scams cost Australians $1 billion

Personal fraud and scams cost Australians $1 billion

A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that over five per cent of Australians were victims of personal fraud in 2007.
Staff Writers Jul 1 2008 11:17AM Security
Optimising fraud: Yes, there is a silver lining

Optimising fraud: Yes, there is a silver lining

Despite a sluggish US economy, online shopping continues to show impressive revenue gains. Recent Forrester Research data suggests that online shopping will grow 17 percent in 2008, a far cry from what is happening in the brick-and-mortar world.
Gene Hoffman, chairman and CEO, Vindicia Jun 3 2008 12:16PM Security
DoJ combating health care fraud

DoJ combating health care fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) continues its efforts to combat health care fraud and other criminal acts against the health care system by strengthening its overall enforcement.
Sue May 30 2008 9:53AM Security
Dell guilty of fraud and false advertising

Dell guilty of fraud and false advertising

A court in New York has found Dell guilty of false advertising and fraud..
Iain Thomson May 30 2008 7:47AM Hardware
Education key to fighting computer fraud

Education key to fighting computer fraud

A US university researcher has published details of a strategy for businesses to fight computer fraud that centres on better education of managers..
Robert Jaques May 28 2008 7:44AM Security
Former AOL execs charged with US$1 billion fraud

Former AOL execs charged with US$1 billion fraud

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against eight former AOL Time Warner executives..
Shaun Nichols May 21 2008 2:41PM Financial Services
Symantec launches fraud consulting service

Symantec launches fraud consulting service

Symantec has launched an online fraud consulting service aimed at stemming Web-based crime..
Shaun Nichols May 20 2008 3:34PM Security

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