Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Public Charge Stations Are Vulnerable To Fraudulent Charges
February 02, 2018

Electric car drivers need to be on the lookout for fraudulent charges on their credit cards due to a lack of security measures at some public charging stations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Fraud Prevention
Malware Attack On National Stores Inc. Exposed Payment Data
January 31, 2018

Following a malware attack that allowed “unauthorized parties” to access customer credit card information, off-price retailer National Stores is seeking to prevent fraudulent activity and improve the security of its point-of-sale (POS) systems, the company said in an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Cybersecurity
House Approves Bills To Prevent Financial Abuse Of Seniors
January 31, 2018

A duo of bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday (Jan. 29) that would curb financial abuse of senior citizens and also ease the way for consumers residing in rural areas to open their bank accounts via remote means. Get the Full...

Cybersecurity
UK To Fine Critical Companies With Weak Cybersecurity
January 30, 2018

Critical companies in the United Kingdom could face a hefty fine – up to £17 million ($24 million) – if they don’t ensure that their cybersecurity systems are up to par. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Diebold, NCR Warn About ATM Hack
January 29, 2018

ATM makers Diebold Nixdorf and NCR Corporation are warning that hackers are going after ATM machines in the U.S. with tools, which can result in the machines spitting out cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Can ‘Healthy Friction’ Help Build Consumer Trust?
January 26, 2018

Friction isn’t a deal-breaker for mobile banking and payment apps. To be sure, too much friction can send users running back to the App Store with a one-star rating and $2.99 ready to be spent on the next platform, but a little friction isn’t a...

Cybersecurity
PCI Council Releases Standard For Software-Based PINs
January 25, 2018

The PCI Security Standards Council announced news on Wednesday (Jan. 24) that it has instituted a new PCI security standard having to do with PINs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Alphabet Launches AI-Focused Hacker-Fighting Business
January 25, 2018

Alphabet announced that it has launched Chronicle, a cybersecurity company that will enable companies to detect and prevent cyberattacks. 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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From Stamps To Clicks: Notaries Join The 21st Century
January 24, 2018

Notaries with their stamps and embossers as ID authenticators have been slow to embrace ID tech, despite a slew of tools at their disposal. Darcy Mayer, DocVerify EVP, calls this the industry’s “chicken or the egg” problem. Mayer explains the types of notary innovations that...