Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Corporate Ransomware Targets Surging
June 24, 2016

The number of business users impacted by ransomware is on the rise. 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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NCR Fast-Tracks Transaction Processing
June 24, 2016

NCR Corporation, a consumer transaction technologies provider, announced on Thursday (June 23) that it released a new and more secure version of its transaction processing solution, Authentic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

SEC Hits Merrill Lynch With $415M Fine
June 24, 2016

Merrill Lynch found itself in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as a result, will be paying out $415 million on accusations that the firm misused customer cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Insider Insights: Big Banks And Managing Cybersecurity Risks
June 23, 2016

It was the cyberheist heard around the world — and one that’s been creating quite the stir since it happened in February. 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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Chapter 11 Watch: Tough Times For Uniqlo, PacSun Gets Lucky
June 23, 2016

Retail’s constant chase for growth means that some or even most will never reach their goals. And the circle of merchant life often means that, when growth is no longer attainable, there’s the ever-present vacuum of Chapter 11 proceedings clearing the detritus out of the...

Amex Gives Merchants EMV Chargeback Break
June 23, 2016

American Express has announced changes to its EMV chargeback policy in order to ease the transition as merchants migrate their POS systems to be EMV-compliant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Cybersecurity
The Nitty-Gritty Of Suspicious Activity Reporting
June 23, 2016

A recent guest blog presented by G2 Web Services explores the obligations acquirers and third parties have when it comes to filing a Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) form if there is any suspicion of transaction laundering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Cybersecurity
Socure Secures Santander Investment
June 23, 2016

Santander InnoVentures, a FinTech venture capital fund, announced on Wednesday (June 22) that it is making a strategic investment in identity verification platform Socure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bangladesh Said To Sever Ties With FireEye
June 23, 2016

After an almost four-month investigation into one of the world’s biggest bank cyberheists, which has yet to reach any major breakthroughs, Bangladesh’s central bank may choose not to renew its contract with cybersecurity firm FireEye. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...