EAST (the European ATM Security Team) has reported a 149% rise in ATM related fraud attacks during 2008. This reverses a previous trend and is primarily led by the 129% increase in card skimming …
Cyber: CIA Cyber-security Expert Exposes Growing Potential for Cyber Vote Fraud
Highlights -CIA cyber-security expert states computerized electoral systems are vulnerable to tampering at various stages throughout the process -CIA reported apparent vote-rigging in Venezuela, …
Ex-Argentine President Charged With Fraud
Former Argentine President Carlos Menem has been charged with fraud in connection with a contract awarded to a local subsidiary of a French defense company. Mr. Menem's government awarded a …
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Straw hit by internet fraudsters
UK Justice Secretary Jack Straw has been the victim of Nigerian fraudsters who sent out hundreds of e-mails in his name asking for money. (Full Story) …
Global ATM Fraud Nets Criminals US$9 Million In One Day
Highlights - Hackers penetrated a server at payment processor RBS WorldPay in November 2008 and stole personal information of customers - A highly coordinated ring of criminals used fake ATM …
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Iraqi Government Aims to Calm Tensions in Anbar Over Allegations of Election Fraud
The Iraqi government sought Wednesday to tamp down escalating tensions in Anbar Province over the provincial elections as the commission overseeing the vote said it was investigating several cases of …
Six arrested in £420m fraud case
Spanish police have arrested six people on suspicion of perpetrating a £420m ($600m) fraud relating to a London-listed company, it has been confirmed. Full Story …
Spain: Six arrested in £420m fraud case
Spanish police have arrested six people on suspicion of perpetrating a £420m ($600m) fraud relating to a London-listed company, it has been confirmed. Full Story …
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Hackers blamed in massive cyber fraud scam
Canadians who travelled to the United States in 2008 are advised to check their credit-card statements and watch for signs of identity theft after a massive security breach at a U.S.-based company …
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India outsourcing giant hit by billion-dollar fraud scandal
The head of one of India's biggest outsourcing firms, Satyam Computer, resigned on Wednesday amid a scandal over a billion dollar fraud that sent company stocks into freefall. Full Story …
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