So, about that data breach at Equifax — it turns out this isn’t quite their first rodeo when it comes to serious cybersecurity situations. In fact, as of yesterday, Equifax admitted that, actually, it had faced a different cybersecurity issue earlier this year, in March,...
In the wake of the massive data breach at Equifax, the embattled credit scoring company announced that the Chief Information Officer, David Webb, and the chief security officer, Susan Mauldin, will both retire. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
As mag stripe cards are giving way to EMV-protected alternatives, cybercriminals are on a final cash grab using some technologically improved ATM card skimmers. Skimmers, thus far, do not work on chip-based transactions — but only 45-50 percent of U.S. card transactions are done via...
Eugene Kaspersky, the co-founder and chief executive of Moscow-based anti-virus firm Kaspersky Lab, has accepted an invitation to testify before Congress over the security of his company’s products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the data breach at Equifax that impacted 143 million consumers. 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...
Visa and Mastercard are warning financial institutions across the country that more than 200,000 credit cards were compromised during the Equifax hack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats to it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
The U.S. has banned federal agencies from using computer antivirus software supplied by Kaspersky Lab due to concerns about the company’s ties to the Kremlin and Russian spy operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
A key regulator in Australia’s financial services industry said this week that the charges accusing Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) of engaging in money laundering will not hobble its ability to operate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
