Essays about: "fraud"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 209 essays containing the word fraud.

  1. 21. Concerns of Power and Policy in the Use of Biometrics by UNHCR

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Tamara Lynn Larter; [2023]
    Keywords : biometrics; Biometric Identification Management System; BIMS; biopolitics; digital technology; humanitarian governance; refugees; UNHCR;

    Abstract : This paper investigates the growing concerns surrounding the utilisation of biometric technology within humanitarian organisations, with a specific focus on the Biometric Information Management System (BIMS) operated by UNHCR. The study is based on a literature review in which themes of concern are first identified in theoretical literature followed by an examination of empirical literature (here termed ‘refugee-including literature’) to see if the concerns are shared. READ MORE

  3. 22. Exploring the Use of Blockchain Technology to Address Cybersecurity Risks in Banking and Finance

    University essay from KTH/Hälsoinformatik och logistik

    Author : Eman Din; [2023]
    Keywords : blockchain technology; bank and financial sector; security; privacy; advantages and challenges of blockchain technology; blockkedjeteknik; bank- och finanssektor; säkerhet; integritet; fördelar och utmaningar med blockkedja teknik;

    Abstract : The growing reliance on digital services has led to an escalation in cyber risks and attacks targeting banks and financial institutions. Such cyber threats necessitate innovative solutions. But to achieve it, one needs to overcome the challenges of seeking reliable information on utilizing blockchain technology to combat cyber-attacks. READ MORE

  4. 23. Breaking Boundaries with Instant Payment: A Nordic Adventure : Challenges and Opportunities to Accommodate the Innovation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Debby Nareswari Nauli Tampubolon; [2023]
    Keywords : mobile application; cross-border payments; Nordics; multi-sided platform; mobilapplikation; gränsöverskridande betalningar; Norden; flersidig plattform;

    Abstract : As globalization and interconnection between countries increase, the need for efficient cross-border payments becomes more critical. The Nordics, consisting of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, share many economic and technological advancement similarities. READ MORE

  5. 24. Consumer attitudes towards blockchain food traceability technology in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Yaqi Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : food transparency; food fraud; discrete choice experiment; sustainable development; willingness to pay;

    Abstract : The research utilizes a Discrete Choice Experiment to assess consumer preferences and determine blockchain-based food traceability's relative importance and utility in the food purchasing process. The study specifically tests five selected attributes of olive oil, including price, organic label, olive oil type, country of origin, and blockchain traceability. READ MORE

  6. 25. How fake is fake enough? : Deepfakes potential effect on the way news media is used and experienced today and in the near future

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för kommunikation, kvalitetsteknik och informationssystem (2023-)

    Author : Ebba Lundberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Deepfakes; AI; News media; Affordances; Constraints;

    Abstract : Deepfakes are synthetic content, like pictures, videos, and sounds, that are generated with advanced deep learning and AI-technology. Anyone can create deepfakes and therefore, deepfakes create threats to the individual, financially and to the society. For example, bullying, defamation, fraud, damage to democracy and news media manipulation. READ MORE