When it comes to the world of cybercrime touching the connected smart devices that consumers are increasingly using, it is easy to come across some disconcerting thoughts. Unlike fraud that might lift one’s credit card number, or even swipe personal information out of a database,...
Let’s get a few things straight, a couple of points that might go against what every payments and commerce professional knows, but which will be important for the rest of the story. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Google has reportedly patched a security weakness in its Chrome web browser for Android that could impact users’ privacy. 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...
Trulioo, the global identity verification company, has announced that it now offers verification services to customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through its GlobalGateway platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Well, let’s start with the bad news first, even at the risk of robbing some of the joy and optimism that comes with the new year. As bad as one might think the risks of cybercrime are (fraud, hacking, data breaches, customer and revenue loss,...
Despite being warned years ago about a bug in its Chromecast media streaming stick, Google has yet to fix it and hackers are still taking advantage. According to reports, that “Hacker Giraffe” recently figured out how to use the bug — dubbed “CastHack” — to manipulate Chromecast...
The European Union wants tougher examination of potential risks associated with Chinese tech companies, amid growing fears of cybercrimes linked to Beijing and the Chinese government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Online glasses retailer Warby Parker was hit by a cybersecurity attack that affected about 198,000 of its customers from late September to late November, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Equifax and the other credit-reporting companies could end up in the crosshairs of lawmakers as Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...