Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Phishing Amid The Sea Of Invoice Fraud
August 24, 2018

If the saying is that there is nothing new under the sun, only new ways to say it, then let’s extend the sentiment to payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Can QSRs Keep Up With Fraud Prevention?
August 24, 2018

Let’s give it up for the lowly fast food restaurant and its QSR cousins. Often confined to the bottom levels of culture — demeaned, mocked and stereotyped — they are now, as an industry, not only coming into their own as digital operations, but in some...

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T-Mobile Discloses Data Breach That Impacted About 3 Percent Of Customers
August 24, 2018

T-Mobile disclosed on its website that hackers were able to get into the company’s network, stealing personal information on customers. 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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How Fraud Takes A Bite Out Of QSRs’ Mobile Margins
August 24, 2018

Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are pushing ahead with their digital efforts, with mobile-ahead ordering among the hottest areas for that. But that also brings more opportunity for fraud — and protecting against fraud can often become an afterthought for QSR operators. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deep Dive: Protecting Platform Payments
August 24, 2018

Online payment platforms have changed how worldwide consumers do business. Ride hailing platforms and short-term rental websites aren’t the only ones looking to get in on that revenue, though. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting marketplace platforms and related companies in hopes that still-fledgling firms won’t yet...

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Venmo Might Get Rid Of Public Transaction Posts To Protect User Privacy
August 23, 2018

Executives at PayPal are deciding whether they should remove the option to post and view public transactions on Venmo. 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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North Korean Hackers Going After Crypto Exchanges
August 23, 2018

North Korean hackers are at it again, with the group “Lazarus” setting their sights on cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs revealed the latest cybersecurity issue on its Securelist blog, saying that the hacking group is tricking unsuspecting users into downloading cryptocurrency-related software laced...

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Darden Cyberattack Puts 567K Cards At Risk
August 23, 2018

Darden Restaurants announced Wednesday (August 23) that the data on 567,000 payment card numbers may have been exposed. 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...

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Turning To Biometrics To “Change The Face Of Air Travel”
August 23, 2018

U.S. airports see 124M international travelers annually, who suffer long lines while waiting to pass through customs. U.S. Customs and Border Protection believes biometrics could help. In the latest Digital Identity Tracker, Colleen Manaher, executive director for the agency, told PYMNTS why facial recognition is...