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Spambot Releases 700M Emails And Passwords
August 31, 2017

A spambot computer program, which collects email addresses to send out spam messages to consumers, has exposed 711 million email addresses and a number of passwords. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Fraud Victim? No Automatic Refunds For You, Says Bank Chief
August 10, 2017

Think you automatically qualify for an automatic refund when you’re a victim of bank fraud? Think again. 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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Digital Shadows Study Discovers Online Schools For Cybercriminals
July 20, 2017

Digital Shadows, the industry leader in digital risk management, revealed its findings on the changing habits and tactics of organized credit card fraud gangs, discovering a new trend in the form of remote learning “schools.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FedEx Warns TNT Might Never Fully Recover From June Cyberattack
July 18, 2017

As FedEx Corp.’s TNT unit is still working to fulfill deliveries and catch up on some transactions by hand, the company said its information systems may never fully recover from a June cyberattack that is also expected to affect its earnings. Get the Full Story...

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Honda Stops Production In Japan After Computer Virus Hits Plant
June 22, 2017

Honda Motor Co. had to stop production at a domestic vehicle plant in Japan for a day after finding the WannaCry ransomware in its computer network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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WannaCry Attacks: Should We WannaRegulate Cyber Security?
May 22, 2017

Following the recent worldwide ransomware attack, counterterrorism and cybersecurity expert Richard Clarke says the first thing to do is learn from mistakes. Clarke recently spoke with PYMNTS' Karen Webster about what banks and other companies involved in digital commerce can do to avoid the fallout...

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Cybercriminals Are Buying Tax Info To Cash In On Fraudulent Refunds
April 07, 2017

Tax season is a busy time for cybercriminals, with consumers’ personal data being sold online so thieves can file fraudulent tax returns and cash in on refunds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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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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UK Police Warn Of New ATM Fraud Threat
March 20, 2017

U.K. police have warned the public about a new fraud threat at the local ATM: tiny cameras drilled into London ATMs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...