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Fraud Prevention
Report: FBI Says Online Cookies Hold Keys To Preventing Financial Crimes
July 06, 2021

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Sweden’s FSA Probes Klarna Over Customer Info Breach
July 05, 2021

Payments firm Klarna is under the microscope of Sweden’s financial watchdog, over reported violations of security laws, Reuters reported Monday (July 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Hackers Ask $70M For Business Data From Supply Chain Attack
July 05, 2021

As many as 1,500 companies worldwide were hit by a ransomware attack on Kaseya, a U.S.-based information technology firm, a report from Reuters reported Monday (July 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Germany Denies Reports Of Cyberattack On ‘Critical’ Infrastructure, Banks
June 30, 2021

A cyberattack on German data service provider that works with government groups wasn’t a part of a larger, more comprehensive attack, according to Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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New Trial Pending As DOJ Files More Charges Against Capital One Hacker
June 30, 2021

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has postponed the Capital One trial against alleged hacker Paige A. Thompson following new charges after additional victims were revealed, The Record reported Wednesday (June 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bipartisan Bill Targets Federal Cybersecurity Workplace Shortage
June 30, 2021

A bipartisan bill has been introduced to address the shortage of cybersecurity staff within the federal government, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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FBI Takes ‘Aggressive’ New Approach To Cyberattackers
June 30, 2021

The FBI has begun to take a more aggressive approach to ferreting out cyberattackers, a move that has some civil liberties advocates concerned. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Google Taking Steps Against Financial Fraud In UK
June 30, 2021

Google has announced new measures to protect users and advertisers against fraud and scammers in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Merchants Go On Offense To Reimagine Fraud Prevention
June 29, 2021

Benjamin Franklin famously said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, an insight gleaned from his experience founding the nation’s first volunteer fire department in Philadelphia in 1736. Fires, he observed, are easier to prevent in the first place than having to...