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UK firms could face £122 billion in fines under new EU data protection rules
17 Oct, 2016
UK firms could face £122 billion in cyber security fines in 2018 under new EU data protection rules, according to new research. A report from the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) found that businesses face billions in fines if they do not improve their cyber security.
Lebanon judge charges man for forging NSSF seal
15 Oct, 2016
Lebanon's Financial Prosecutor Saturday charged a suspect accused of forging the seal of a National Fund for Social Security Fund (NSSF) secretary. The state-run National News Agency reported that the man, whose name was not identified, was referred by Judge Ali Ibrahim to Beirut Investigative Judge Ghassan Oweidat. No further details were given.
Malware waits for perfect moment to trick users into taking selfies with ID cards
14 Oct, 2016
A new type of Android malware is tricking users into handing over selfies featuring their ID cards, according to researchers. Experts from McAfee uncovered the sneaky malicious software, which runs in the background waiting for the right opportunity to ask users for sensitive data.
MTV boss fires back at Harb, Ogero
11 Oct, 2016
In his first interview since being charged in an internet scandal, MTV CEO Michel El Murr Monday issued a scathing attack on Ogero and the telecommunications minister as he defended himself and his company. “We are fighting on two fronts,” Murr told The Daily Star.
MTV boss charged over illegal internet
21 Sep, 2016
Lebanon’s financial prosecutor charged MTV Lebanon CEO Michel Gabriel Murr with embezzlement Tuesday, a judicial source told The Daily Star. The major local TV network chief was charged for his alleged involvement in running an illegal, unlicensed network in Zaarour in the highlands of the Metn district.
Google Chrome will start warning users about non-HTTPS sites from 2017
09 Sep, 2016
From the start of 2017, sites that do not use HTTPS risk being flagged as "not secure" by the browser's security features, the web giant has announced. Initially, this will only apply to sites that transmit passwords or credit card details over HTTP, but Google will eventually mark all HTTP sites as non-secure.
Fake Pokemon Go social media pages deliver adware, malware and more.
08 Sep, 2016
Pokemon Go players have been warned to watch out for fake social media pages delivering adware and malware. The game - which celebrated its 500 millionth download and was announced for Apple Watch this week - is wildly popular, and cyber criminals are looking to take advantage.
Using digital forensics to prevent intellectual property theft
05 Sep, 2016
Don't let departing employees leave with valuable intellectual property. Use digital forensics in daily workflows before they resign and in exit interviews to prevent IP theft rather than potentially be involved in litigation after they're gone.
When do non-GAAP metrics become fraudulent publicity?
03 Sep, 2016
For years, companies reported their figures under GAAP or IFRS standards. But what happens when a company commingles the GAAP/IFRS-based financial information with other performance metrics in its reports and press releases? These extra measures have no standards, and no one audits them — perfect conditions for fraud.
Students scammed into renting bogus houses and flats
01 Sep, 2016
Fraudsters are targeting college and university students ahead of the start of the new term with fake lettings in local accommodation, taking advantage of huge demand to collect fees up front to secure a deposit.
Security agency busts Lebanese ring defrauding Syrians
26 Aug, 2016
Lebanese authorities have arrested three people accused of defrauding Syrians by charging them for fake residency permits. The suspects had been receiving money from Syrians, amounting to $1,000, allegedly in return for fixing their status in Lebanon.
Canadian Fraud Report, Calling all Super Heroes & More
19 Aug, 2016
After a few months of toying with the idea to begin reporting on more of our global events, we have officially launched a new, and much improved, FraudConferenceNews.com. We wanted to highlight more conferences, interview more speakers and cover more topics. Basically, we wanted to give you more stuff.
Harb seeks particulars of Ogero lawsuit
09 Aug, 2016
Telecoms Minister has requested that Prime Minister provide him with details of lawsuits filed against the head of state-owned telecoms company Ogero by Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil. Harb called on Salam to ask Bassil to provide him or the Cabinet’s General Secretariat with information on 45 lawsuits Bassil says he has filed against Abdel-Moneim Youssef, according to a press release.
Rio Olympics: Visitors warned over malicious WiFi networks
05 Aug, 2016
Experts at Skycure said cyber criminals are luring tourists in by setting up free WiFi networks that can steal personal information and passwords. They said they have already found suspicious WiFi hotspots at Rio Galeão Airport, the popular Rio Sul shopping centre and various coffee shops and hotels.
iTunes Gift Cards favoured by fraudsters
05 Aug, 2016
Victims have handed over approximately £520k to fraudsters who have asked for payment using iTunes Gift Cards, since May 2016. iTunes is an online media player developed by Apple and used to organise and access music, films and TV programmes. Apple offer iTunes Gift Cards for sale which can be redeemed on the iTunes Store and various other Apple services.
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