There’s a big security loophole affecting plastic payment cards—called a replay (or pre-play) attack. Banks have known about this loophole for more than a decade. But they may still blame […]
We all now use one-time passcodes (OTPs) to verify our identity online. In the last few weeks, I’ve personally received OTPs from Amazon, Apple, Google, the UK Driving Licence Authority, […]
Having your identity stolen is a catastrophe. You can lose your reputation, your credit rating, your money, your home or even be accused of fraud yourself. To victims, ID theft […]
In the latest episode of Unseen Money, we talk about the recent $4.5 million fraud committed against Ol’ga Serova, a 71-year-old former bureaucrat from Samara, Russia. We discuss: KGB legacy: […]
Amidst the escalating war in Ukraine, Western countries are seeking to step up sanctions against Russia-linked entities. But sanctions can only be enforced if the dividing line between permitted and […]
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok