Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Can Smartwatches Make ATM PINs Open To Hackers?
July 08, 2016

Time and time again, hackers have proven to be one step ahead. From bitcoin ransoms to EMV security, there are few areas that are out of bounds for the clever crew. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Cybersecurity
Wendy’s Breach Included Payment Card Data
July 08, 2016

Few would have thought that the quick-service restaurant industry would have become the target for financial fraud that it has, and many merchants are struggling to adapt to this new reality. Wendy’s has had fits with this lately, though it’s done its best to put...

Fraud Prevention
What Are Fraudsters Up To Now?
July 07, 2016

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Cybersecurity
Hummingbad Malware Infects 10M Android Phones
July 07, 2016

Because what the world needed was more bad news about cybersecurity, it seems that 10 million phones have been infected with the preciously named Hummingbad malware. Once in residence, the malware scraps user personal data and makes it appear they have clicked on advertisements they...

Risk Management
Chapter 11 Watch: Bankruptcies Reach Hyperspeed, Staples Mulls Post-Brexit Plans
July 07, 2016

Remember Martin Shkreli? Probably not. Remember the Pharma Bro? Ah, of course. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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EU Requests $2B Public-Private Cybersecurity Investment
July 07, 2016

The European Union wants to work with private companies to fund cybersecurity research. 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Cybersecurity
Virginia Man To Serve 4 Years For ID Fraud Scheme
July 07, 2016

A Virginia man was sentenced to 47 months in prison on Wednesday (July 6) by a federal district court for his role in a massive identity fraud scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cybersecurity
Darktrace Cybersecurity Firm Now Worth $400M
July 07, 2016

Cybersecurity firm Darktrace has garnered $65 million in equity funding through a consortium of investors led by private equity giant KKR and Co. 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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Android’s Encryption Woes: Bad For Google, Worse For Everyone Else
July 06, 2016

Apple might generate long lines at its stores every time it releases an iterative iPhone, but there’s no doubt that, when it comes to OS market share, Android has been stealing Apple’s lunch money lately. In May, Kantar Worldpanel confirmed that Q1 2016 sales of...