Cybersecurity

Identity theft
Protecting The Youngest — And Most Vulnerable — ID Theft Victims
October 18, 2019

Fraudsters are preying on children, pilfering Social Security numbers and other data to commit identity theft, run up charges and ruin credit. Zac Cohen, general manager of Trulioo, tells Karen Webster that education and technology (along with a global digital ID network) can shield the...

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Edible Barcodes Turn Sights On Counterfeit Goods
October 17, 2019

As the global digital economy grows, and consumers buy more items from their mobile and other web-connected devices, a problem grows along with that. We are talking about the rise of counterfeit goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Video App Snaptube Charges For Fake Purchases, Runs Invisible Ads
October 17, 2019

An Android video app called Snaptube has been taking unauthorized premium purchases from its users and generating fraudulent ad clicks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Authorities Demand Accounting Details From Germany’s Wirecard 
October 17, 2019

After trying to discredit a report about its dodgy accounting practices, Germany-based Wirecard is facing demands from analysts for comprehensive information about its bookkeeping practices, The Financial Times (FT) reported on Wednesday (Oct. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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White-Hat Hacker Swipes 26M Stolen Credit Cards From Dark Web
October 15, 2019

Data from more than 26 million credit and debit cards was stolen from BriansClub, an underground marketplace for stolen credit card information, KrebsOnSecurity reported Tuesday (Oct. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Deutsche Investigated For Five-Year Delay In Reporting Suspicious Transfers
October 15, 2019

Despite breaking off its relationship with Danske Bank in 2015, Deutsche Bank didn’t report more than a million suspect bank transfers until February of this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Pitney Bowes Hit In Ransomware Attacks
October 14, 2019

Shipping and technology behemoth Pitney Bowes is the latest in a string of high-profile companies to be hit in a cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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The Hidden Fraud That Spells Big Marketplace Losses
October 14, 2019

Everyone loves a good, free introductory offer: the month of free access to a streaming service, the free lift from a ridesharing service, the free meal kit delivered right to the front door. Brands know that customers like these offers, which is, of course, why...

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Is Self-Checkout Catnip For Criminals?
October 11, 2019

Great news for innovative retailers. Less so for cashiers. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...