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Lie detectors to combat benefit fraud
Following the success of a voice analysis pilot project to combat benefit fraud, the government has announced more funding.
Committee criticises poor performing benefit fraud IT system
Department of Work and Pensions vows to do more after the Public Accounts Committee highlights errors responsible for spiralling costs.
Lie detector tech to catch benefit cheats
The PM has announced that voice analysis lie detector tests will be used to test benefit claimants.
Design Council competition looks for secure mobiles
The Design Council has launched a competition to design ways to secure mobile phones against fraud and theft.
Banking customers offered free online fraud protection
Businesses are offered a free security tool for their customers, which its makers claim offers protection against banking-targeted trojans.
iPhone upgrade fever leads to insurance fraud
An insurance firm claims iPhone-related claims spike by 50 per cent whenever a new model comes out as owners seek an upgrade by means fair or foul.
15,000 Standard Life customers' data put at risk
HMRC admits CD containing personal data lost in transit may put pension customers at risk of identity fraud weeks after similar breach involving a...
Darkmarket fraudster could face 10 years in jail
One of the founding members of credit card fraud forum darkmarket.ws could receive up to 10 years in jail after admitting his guilt in court this...
Police arrest 10 over Amazon, Apple card fraud
The Metropolitan Police worked with the FBI to nab people suspected to be involved in defrauding Apple and Amazon using music sales.<br>
Stolen credit card data exchange exposed
More signs that online fraud is becoming an established underworld industry, as a site is discovered selling credit card details in bulk.
Inefficient IT banking systems to increase fraud
Inefficient retail banking technology and cost-cutting could lead to more trouble from the evolving breed of cyber criminals.
Criminals hit back with DDoS attack on anti-fraud site
An anti-money laundering website is being hit by botnet computers in what looks to be a targeted worldwide attack.
French president’s bank account hacked
Even top political figures can fall victim to bank account fraud, as Nicolas Sarkozy has proven.
Identity and access controls key in recession
Companies should look to access management to prevent internal fraud in a recession, Garter has said.
Security 2008: The rise of malware
IT PRO reviews this year’s hot topics in security, from malware to fraud and data breaches.
Chip-and-Pin cards can be hacked
New research finds that Chip-and-Pin cards can be compromised to commit credit card fraud.
EU reviews internet security after emissions fraud
A phishing scam against the Emissions Trading Schemes has left the EU considering its options for online security.
Oracle buys authentication firm Bharosa
Oracle adds identity fraud prevention company Bharosa to its security lineup.
Retailers should carry the can for online fraud
Online retailers should be held responsible for the safety of consumers shopping on their sites, according to a new survey.
Alleged spam king Soloway charged with fraud
First man to be charged with aggravated identity theft under new US anti-spam laws.
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