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TransUnion: 81% of Digital Fraud Now Targets Existing Accounts
Scam and authorised fraud was cited as the leading source of losses by 35% of US business leaders and 29% globally, ahead of synthetic identity fraud (18% in both geographies), account takeover (16–17%) and first-party fraud (15–18%).Brian Killeen, vice president of global identity solutions at TransUnion, said: “Harnessing intelligence across the customer lifecycle and applying context to each interaction is critical to identifying emerging threats and enabling trusted interactions.”
Google DeepMind Staff Tap the UK Government to Escalate Their Unionization Fight
After initial talks stalled, workers at Google DeepMind are trying to bypass company management in their bid to unionize.
Jensen Huang Basically Lit More Than $1 Trillion on Fire in Less Than a Month
Since the scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy began, Nvidia has lost an eye-watering sum from its market value.
How second male celebrity with injunction blocking public allegations could still be named
Legislation dating back to 1689 states that MPs have ‘absolute freedom of speech’ and cannot be questioned or impeached by any court for their remarks in chambers.Hemming came under fire from the speaker John Bercow at the time and criticism from other MPs but faced no legal repercussions for naming Giggs.This means that, if any MP knew the identity of the person behind the second celeb’s injunction and could figure out a way to say it in Parliament, it would become public knowledge.A second tac
Brits warned to prepare for two weeks without supermarkets as cost of stockpiling revealed
The warning follows the government's Be Ready campaign, which encourages households to keep three days' worth of emergency supplies, like food and bottled water – let's not forget loo roll.However, security and military preparedness experts believe having enough supplies for two weeks provides that extra layer of protection against unexpected disruptions.In case you were wondering, potential threats to the UK's food supply vary from extreme weather and cyberattacks to power outages and issues wi
Toy Story 2 saved by mum on leave when accident nearly wiped the entire film
Pixar had quite a pickle on their hands prior to the release of Toy Story 2.On the cusp of its cinematic debut, almost all of the film suddenly vanished, meaning years of hard work went down the toilet...nearly.In the midst of the anarchy that erupted at the animation studio back in 1998, it was a new mum who managed to save the day.It's now been 27 years since the world premiere of Toy Story 2in November 1999, which introduced fans to a host of new characters besides Woody and Buzz Lightyear.Th
Woman who escaped North Korea reveals truth behind ‘world’s most dangerous 13-year-old’
When false rumours that Kim Jong Un had died recently, much was made about who would succeed the Supreme Leader in North Korea.The answer, it seems, is his daughter Kim Jau Ae, who has been dubbed as the 'world's most dangerous 13-year-old', due to the power that would be at her disposal should she take over from her father.While the western world have learned a little more about the mysterious teenager in recent months, many of those within the country itself have little knowledge about the Kim
Alton Towers fans can get £70 off annual Merlin Pass in huge Black Friday deal
But be sure to take advantage of the deal before it ends on 6 December (2026).Shop Black Friday deals on Merlin Annual Passes:There are currently three tiers to choose from, so here are some key things to consider when deciding on the best Merlin Pass:(*Perks T&C's apply, read here for more details)Essential Pass WAS £139, NOW £99Up to 325 days entry to over 20 top UK attractionsIncludes access to Alton Towers Resort, the LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, SEA LIFE and moreInstant digital Pass10% of
The most memorable I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! feuds
And as in 'do it', she meant pose in a bikini for the papers.Edwina Currie and Kendra Wilkinson - 2014Former politician Edwina Currie and TV personality Kendra Wilkinson butted heads several times during this instalment of I'm A Celeb, and while the pair didn't ever have a dramatic fallout, resentment clearly built up as time went on.Former Playboy bunny Kendra took a swipe at her campmate upon her eviction, saying: "My God. I have no sympathy towards her."She went on to say of the comments Edwi
Synchron Pauses Trials of Its Brain Implant Due to Performance Issues
After its latest device struggled to perform, brain-computer interface startup Synchon halted clinical trials. The company says it will upgrade the implant’s hardware and is at work on a new device.
Last chance to buy retired LEGO Hedwig set as Harry Potter's first film turns 25
It's been 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone made its silver screen debut in UK cinemas on November 16, 2001.In anticipation of the anniversary, fans are snapping up collector's memorabilia, and LEGO sets are proving particularly difficult to get hold of.Take the LEGO Hedwig set, for instance.First released in June 2020, the iconic set racked up hundreds of five-star reviews, before being retired in December 2023.But avid collectors will be pleased to know that there's still
Billionaire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang quits after reports of second affair
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has announced his resignation following claims of a second affair.He had only recently admitted to the first affair, sending a memo to staff telling them he'd been 'unfaithful to my wife', and now he's on his way out of the company.According to the New York Times, the Nvidia co-founder had an affair with Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang (no relation) and she was feeding information back to Beijing.She is an executive at the Singapore data centre company Megaspeed, which
Attacker on run as five people shot ‘within walking distance’ of White House
Five people have reportedly been shot after a gunman opened fire 'within walking distance' of the White House.According to a report from NBC News, police have been alerted to an active shooter in the Logan Circle area of Washington D.C., after a gunman entered the VIDA fitness centre and opened fire.Shots were then fired outside as the gym was evacuated, with reports claiming the shooter has now barricaded themself inside.Nearby schools have also been placed on lockdown.A report from the Associa
Meet Colette Kress, Nvidia’s New Interim CEO
Nvidia’s longtime chief financial officer helped transform the company into an AI powerhouse. Now she’s taking the reins following Jensen Huang’s resignation on Thursday.
Lumepay Raises $6M Pre-Seed to Scale African Cross-Border Payments
“That’s how we’ve built Lumepay: a rail-agnostic platform that works at the intersection between the two… Our integrated approach addresses the real drivers of friction: fragmentation, liquidity inefficiency and execution risk.”“In the months since the raise, we’ve turned plans into working products: diversified and reliable liquidity; a platform that handles cross-border payments end to end; a growing network of partners and payment rails; and regulatory clearance in Sou
Mercuryo Launches Swaps with 1,400 Routes Across 24 Digital Tokens
Mercuryo, the London-headquartered payments infrastructure platform, has launched Swaps, a token conversion product that lets users move holdings between 24 digital assets across 21 blockchain networks. The company says the product covers 1,400 distinct swap routes, offers fixed quotes and zero slippage, and is executable in a single click.The asset list runs from the major tokens by market capitalisation, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and the two dominant stablecoins, Tether’s USDt
Here’s How Google Says It’s Making Its Smart Glasses More Private
Eager to separate its glasses from Meta’s offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option.
Apple’s HomeView Tries Face Authentication Without FaceID
Apple’s FaceID has long provided robust authentication. But for its smart home device, HomeView, the company is betting on new “person recognition” technology that has yet to be challenged in the wild.
Google and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here
The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.
Jensen Huang Resigns as Nvidia CEO
Nvidia’s cofounder and chief executive resigned on Thursday after the company opened an investigation into his affair with an alleged Chinese intelligence asset.