News tagged with banking account

Hacker 'command' servers seized in US: Microsoft (Update)

Microsoft on Monday said that cyber crime "command" servers in two US states were seized in an ongoing campaign to sever online crooks from infected computers used as virtual henchmen.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Megaupload's Kim Dotcom granted bail in N.Zealand

Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom was freed on bail in a surprise move, after a New Zealand judge dismissed fears the internet tycoon would flee the country to escape US online piracy charges.

Technology / Business

created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US authorities hit Megaupload with more charges

The US authorities have filed additional copyright infringement and fraud charges against Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and other employees of the file-sharing site shut down last month.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Megaupload boss to appeal for bail in New Zealand

Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom will appeal Friday against a ruling that kept him behind bars in New Zealand while US officials seek his extradition for alleged copyright piracy, his lawyers said.

Technology / Internet

created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research: Is fair value really fair?

As the United States continues its struggle to emerge from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, a practice known as fair-value accounting has been taking heat. Critics—mostly banking associations—say ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two Megaupload accused granted bail in New Zealand

Two of Kim Dotcom's co-accused were granted bail in New Zealand Thursday, a day after the Megaupload boss was ordered to remain behind bars pending US attempts to extradite him for copyright piracy.

Technology / Other

created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Megaupload's Kim Dotcom denied bail in New Zealand

Megaupload boss Kim Dotcom will stay behind bars awaiting possible extradition to the United States after a New Zealand judge Wednesday said the Internet millionaire poses a serious flight risk.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Yahoo! awarded $610 million in spammer case

Yahoo! on Wednesday said that a judge ordered spammers to pay $610 million for running a larcenous lottery scheme using the Internet pioneer's name.

Technology / Business

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Go ahead, tell me what to buy: Happy consumers like it (most of the time?)

Consumers apparently don't mind taking orders, when it comes to slogans for pleasurable products or services, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But banks and insurance agencies should mind their ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

5 years in US prison for Cisco counterfeiter

The US representative of a Chinese company was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday for importing counterfeit Cisco-branded computer networking equipment, money laundering and other offenses, the Justice ...

Technology / Other

created Sep 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Cisco counterfeit conspirators convicted

The US representative of a Chinese company has been convicted of importing and selling counterfeit Cisco-branded computer networking equipment, the Justice Department said Thursday.

Technology / Business

created May 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Transaction declined? Texting would OK overdrafts

(AP) -- If you're willing to pay a $35 fee to overdraw your checking account, just text your approval to the bank.

Technology / Telecom

created May 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

11 charged in US crackdown on online poker

Eleven people have been charged with bank fraud, money laundering, illegal gambling and other offenses in a crackdown on the three largest online poker companies operating in the United States.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 15, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 3

American Express makes digital wallets

American Express on Monday launched an online financial transactions service that it claims goes beyond what others provide in a market dominated by PayPal.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 29, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

DA: 27 used others' credit cards at Apple stores

(AP) -- Authorities are outlining the workings of a New York-based cybercrime ring accused of using stolen credit-card numbers for a cross-country Apple store shopping spree.

Technology / Other

created Feb 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0