Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
ESET Finds Malware That Could Target Power Supplies
June 13, 2017

ESET researchers have been analyzing samples of dangerous malware that could be used in a cyberattack on power supply infrastructure. 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...

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Diebold and Samsung To Show Off ATM Withdrawals Via Facial Recognition
June 13, 2017

Diebold Nixdorf, the connected commerce technology company and Samsung SDS America announced they are teaming up to show how integrating advanced mobile technology — such as facial recognition — and the self-service channel can result in enhanced security and an improved consumer experience. Get the...

Cybersecurity
Emirates Islamic Applying QR Codes, Blockchain Tech To Paper Checks
June 13, 2017

Emirates Islamic is reportedly planning on using a combination of QR codes and blockchain technology to enhance protection from fraud of paper checks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Western Union Completes Compliance Upgrades To Fight Money Laundering
June 13, 2017

The Western Union Company and Arizona Atty. Gen. Mark Brnovich announced Monday (June 12) that they have successfully completed the secondary recommendations for the Southwest Border program, aimed at combating money laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
June 12, 2017

Cyber hackers are targeting the accounts of brokerage firms to steal assets and/or make illegal trades at an increasing rate, which has prompted securities regulators in the U.S. to shift their focus to this growing trend, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fraud Prevention
TSYS Syncs With Featurespace For Fraud Prevention Product
June 12, 2017

With total fraud losses outside of consumer losses expected to reach $31 billion by 2020, it’s no wonder payments provider TSYS partnered up with adaptive analytics and real-time learning platform provider Fearturespace for a new venture into the fraud prevention and cybersecurity space. Get the...

Cybersecurity
Apple Customers In China Got Their Personal Data Stolen
June 12, 2017

Apple has seen the police in China announce last week it arrested 22 people for allegedly selling the personal data of Apple customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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$81 Million Bangladesh Cyber Heist Cuts Into SWIFT’s Earnings
June 12, 2017

Whenever there’s a breach in security, it’s never good news. This especially holds true when there’s any level of financial loss in the mix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Microsoft Buys Hexadite To Help Companies Protect Cybersecurity
June 09, 2017

Microsoft announced Thursday (June 8) it has signed an agreement to acquire Hexadite, a company delivering agentless, automatic incident investigation and remediation solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...