Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
How Signifyd Wants To Keep The Right Thing On Retailers’ Plates
March 29, 2017

While retailers of late have worked hard to broaden the range of experiences they offer, there are some things that no reasonable person would expect merchants to do. The general expectation is that retailers will be experts in selling goods — and hopefully experts on...

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Biometric Bank Buffers, For All
March 29, 2017

Biometrics are increasingly giving little-loved usernames and passwords the boot, and for good reason – they’re less vulnerable to security breaches. For the latest Digital Identity Tracker™, PYMNTS caught up with USAA Bank’s Chief Security Officer, Gary McAlum, about the latest biometric security technology and...

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RBS Probed On Alleged Global Money Laundering Scheme
March 28, 2017

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is facing questions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulators about Russia money-laundering claims. 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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Supreme Court Opts Not To Restore $7.25B Settlement Between Visa, Mastercard and Merchants
March 28, 2017

The Supreme Court yesterday decided not to restore a $7.25 billion settlement between credit card networks Visa and Mastercard and merchants over their disputes concerning credit card processing fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Google, Symantec Battling Over Internet Encryption
March 28, 2017

Google is picking up its fight with Symantec, saying last week that it is reducing the level and length of trust Chrome will give Symantec-issued certificates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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NEW REPORT: The Booming Biometric Boon?
March 28, 2017

While it may still seem like something that was once reserved for science fiction, today consumers are increasingly interacting with biometric technology without giving it a second thought.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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KfW Sends $5.4B In Error Due To Technical Glitch
March 27, 2017

KfW, a state-owned bank in Germany, has mistakenly transferred more than $5.4 billion to four banks due to a technical glitch. 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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Danish Firms Partner On Cryptocurrency Security For Banks
March 27, 2017

As far as cryptocurrencies have come in recent years, a number of security and fraud risk elements still remain. But developers are working to bring the seedier side of bitcoin to a close. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Instagram Rolls Out Two-Factor Authentication
March 27, 2017

Just recently, Instagram joined the ranks of other social networks that allow their users to enable two-factor authentication. 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...