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-- ACFE.COM FRAUD MAGAZINE BECOME A CFE EVENTS PRODUCTS / ACFE.COM / FRAUD MAGAZINE / BECOME A CFE / EVENTS / PRODUCTS / News and analysis on the global fight against fraud / ACFE.COM / FRAUD MAGAZINE / BECOME A CFE / EVENTS / PRODUCTS / January 29, 2020 Stolen Ethereum Out of Reach and Sneaking Through the Blockchain January 29, 2020 / Guest Blogger On November 27, 2019, the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit released a statement confirming they had been subject to a malicious hack that transferred 342,000 ethereum (ETH) — around $50 million — from Upbit’s Ethereum hot wallet to an anonymous wallet. Since the transfer, the stolen Ethereum has evaded tracking by Upbit and the cryptocurrency community, calling into question the security protocols used by major exchange platforms. Read More January 29, 2020 / Guest Blogger / Comment Cyber Crime cryptocurrency , ethereum , money laundering January 27, 2020 5 Resources to Up Your Tech Game in 2020 January 27, 2020 / Guest Blogger As fraud examiners, we regularly encounter technology in our investigations. For 2020, consider adding more technology knowledge to your toolkit. There are new technologies introduced to the world on a daily basis, so even if you’re already tech savvy, consider other tech skills you could add. Not as skilled as you want to be? That’s okay! Here are five resources you can use to help immerse yourself in the current issues, especially as they relate to fraud. This list isn’t exhaustive but meant to give you a simple, easy, free way to understand the issues today. Read More January 27, 2020 / Guest Blogger / Comment Career fraud resources , career January 24, 2020 5 Considerations for Your Third-Party Risk Management Program January 24, 2020 / Guest Blogger Fraud risk management should both inform and shape any third-party risk management program in conjunction with all the other risk disciplines. Now more than ever, with increased regulation and risk, organizations must conduct vigorous, structured and regular due diligence on third-party intermediaries. The risks posed by these parties are many and varied, ranging from cybersecurity to business disaster. With third parties accessing regulated company information, the likelihood and impact of IT security incidents are on the rise. Read More January 24, 2020 / Guest Blogger / Comment Corporate Governance fraud risk management January 22, 2020 A Tale of Two Cultures January 22, 2020 / Guest Blogger In Richard E. Nisbett’s book “The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently... and Why,” Nisbett describes a scenario where Western and Japanese students are asked to describe a painting of a koi pond. Western students focus on the largest fish while Japanese students describe the entirety of the painting, focusing less on one subject. Of course, it’s a generalization, but what does it mean in the context of anti-fraud? In my experience working with Japanese organizations over the past decade, it means two very different approaches to the same problem. Read More January 22, 2020 / Guest Blogger / Comment Corporate Governance japan , corporate culture , fraud risk management January 17, 2020 These Business Names Made Big Promises but Actually Indicated Fraud January 17, 2020 / Julia Johnson When deciding on a business name, it is best to choose one that is unique, grabs attention and conveys meaning. The following fraudsters did not take that advice to heart when they named the businesses they owned. They each chose business names that allude to riches, steady cash flow and smart money management. In reality, the fraudsters used these companies to orchestrate a variety of fraud schemes. While these company names might sound enticing, before investing in anything, it’s always wise to dig beneath the surface to make sure you understand the true intent and nature of an entity’s operational purposes. Read More January 17, 2020 / Julia Johnson / Comment General Fraud ponzi scheme , securities fraud -- Next / ACFE.COM / FRAUD MAGAZINE / BECOME A CFE / EVENTS / PRODUCTS / News and analysis on the global fight against fraud. registration for the 31st annual acfe global fraud conference is now open! SEARCH ACFE INSIGHTS Submit a Blog Interested in contributing to ? Find out how you can become a featured guest blogger. 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