Cyberfraud is out of control, “New York Federal Reserve almost lost $1billion” allegedly
by Jack Large
Do we need hackers to protect us? But when countries are involved why bother?
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Fraud Prevention
Background
Fraud is wrongful deception for financial gain. The global levels of fraud are huge and growing: according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (AFCE) in the USA, a typical business loses 5 per cent of its revenue to occupational fraud and abuses every year, representing $3.7 trillion globally… Read more about Fraud Prevention
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