Fraud
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Ofcom's ex-IT boss to serve jail timeNews The former Ofcom IT head will be imprisoned for defrauding the communications watchdog.
By Stewart Mitchell Published
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Government bets on tech to cut £21 billion fraudNews Francis Maude outlines plans to harness the power of technology to reduce the £21 billion of yearly losses to fraud in the public sector.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Secondhand smartphones sold with bank detailsNews Many people are flogging their mobiles but leaving valuable data, such as bank account details, on the device.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Fraud management budgets to remain 'stagnant'News Even though businesses expect to see e-commerce revenues jump, many won't be spending any more on fraud management, a report finds.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Sainsbury’s IT pro busted for Nectar points scamNews A Sainsbury's IT worker stole over 17 million Nectar card points worth over £80,000.
By Tom Brewster Published
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‘Snapshot’ survey reveals extent of online piracyNews A new study shows billions of visits to illegal filesharing sites, but represents only a fraction of the real issue.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Fraud cases hit record levels in 2010News There were 314 reported incidents of fraud in the UK in 2010, a KPMG study shows.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Visa tech claims $1.5 billion fraud savingsNews Visa believes its updated fraud detection technology will provide some big returns.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Fake anti-virus cold calling warning issuedNews One in four people have been contacted by gangs trying to flog fake IT security services, Get Safe Online says.
By Tom Brewster Published
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British online fraud diligence droppingNews British people are getting worse at protecting themselves from online fraud, a report indicates.
By Tom Brewster Published
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NIDFPW: Lack of trust in business data handlingNews Less than 10 per cent of British citizens completely trust how companies handle their sensitive data, a report shows.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Phishers jump on HMRC tax blooperNews Phishers have been sending out emails based on the tax blunder affecting millions in the UK.
By Tom Brewster Published
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