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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.
Report: Cyber fraud hits thousands of Xbox gamers
A plethora of Xbox Live gamers have reportedly been duped into handing over their account logins.
Top US banks targeted by Mastercard and Visa scam
Hackers are trying to dupe banking customers with copies of the Visa and MasterCard online fraud prevention programs.
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.
Which? says Nationwide is safest online bank
Nationwide scores highly, but no bank is able to protect from all forms of fraud.
Eight jailed in £750,000 iTunes fraud
The Greater Manchester Police have confirmed eight people have been jailed for their actions in an iTunes gift certificate scam.
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.
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