Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Visa Puts The ‘Quick’ Into EMV
April 19, 2016

Unfortunately, EMV transactions have become synonymous with slower checkout. Not for long. Visa has launched its Quick Chip for EMV solution which Stephanie Ericksen, VP Global Risk Products at Visa, told Karen Webster will make checkout with EMV “as fast as the swipe.” Let the...

Why Apple Isn’t Worried About The Government (For Now)
April 18, 2016

While Apple engineers don’t consider the U.S. government part of their “primary threat model,” they seem to have handily evaded the government’s attempts to gain access to one of the phones of the San Bernardino shooters (thereby giving it a doorway to access the millions...

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Experts Warn Against Connected Car Hacking
April 18, 2016

According to Eugene Kaspersky — the founder of Kaspersky Lab and an internationally recognized expert on cybersecurity — cars connected to the Web will represent a desirable target for hackers in the coming decade. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Pressure Mounts For IRS Chief To Resign Over Breach
April 18, 2016

A Republican lawmaker is calling for IRS Commissioner John Koskinen to step down. 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....

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‘Double-Headed Beast’ Banking Malware Is On The Prowl
April 18, 2016

A hybrid Trojan malware is on the loose and has been used in attacks against more than 24 different U.S. and Canadian banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FBI: Ransomware Attacks On Pace To Be $1 Billion Market
April 18, 2016

Ransom may seem like a concept from a bygone era: Rich heiresses held for a bag of money. An outdated concept that happens infrequently today, right? Wrong. The reality is ransom has gone high-tech, and it’s more lucrative than ever. The new targets? Businesses, organizations,...

What Pollsters Can Learn From Fraud Fighters
April 18, 2016

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Chargebacks Have Merchants Scared Straight (To EMV)
April 15, 2016

While the looming threat of chargebacks may have quickened the pace at which merchants are shifting toward EMV, the lengthening certification queue is causing a lag in adoption. Scott Carcillo, CIO of Merchant Link joined MPD CEO Karen Webster in Boston to talk EMV enablement,...

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Most Consumers Don’t Ditch Breached Companies
April 15, 2016

For companies that may have been breached, don’t fret — you may not lose your customers. 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,...