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Breach Round Up
Social Media Latest To Feel Security Flaw Impact
May 10, 2014

Another week, another discovered security flaw. This week’s flaw, dubbed “Covert Redirect,” allows cyber-attackers to disguise themselves as log-in popups based on an affected site’s domain. Social media sites are among those affected, leaving potentially millions of users at risk of having personal information stolen.

Mobile
Is NFC Best ‘Suited’ For Business Dress?
May 09, 2014

An Australian tailor reportedly has something up its sleeve: a Near Field Communication chip in so-called “power suits” it’s designing for businessmen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Alternative Finances
Bitcoin Board Welcomes Two New Members
May 09, 2014

The Bitcoin Foundation has announced the winners of its recent elections to fill two board seats. BTC China CEO Bobby Lee and venture capitalist Brock Pierce both came out in top in the second round of voting among the the organization’s industry members. Get the Full Story Complete the...

B2B Payments
Bottomline Technologies Acquires Andera
May 09, 2014

Edison Ventures announced Andera Inc. has been acquired by Bottomline Technologies for $44.5 million. 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...

B2B Payments
Deutsche Bank Opens Up In Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone
May 09, 2014

Deutsche Bank has opened a sub-branch in Shanghai’s free trade zone, offering a range of capital market solutions to corporate and financial firms. The bank will provide cash management and trade finance services with a focus on cross-border transactions after the approval from China Banking...

B2B Payments
BCBSRI Uses E-Billing To Improve Service
May 09, 2014

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has given limited payment options to customers and handled vast quantities of paperwork for the implementation of ACI Bill Payment Solutions from ACI Worldwide. The electronic solution makes billing for the insurer and policyholder easier during new healthcare mandates....

B2B Payments
Demandbase Launches The First B2B Marketing Cloud
May 09, 2014

Demandbase has launched what they are calling the first ever B2B marketing cloud for B2B marketing. 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...

B2B Payments
UK Technology Powers Payments Platform in Singapore
May 09, 2014

Payments in Singapore have been modernized by a new real-time payments platform that was put in place by the UK-based VocaLink. FAST, will now be able to electronically transfer funds in seconds, rather than the two to three days that it used to take.

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Acid ATM’s: The Security Solution Of The Future?
May 09, 2014

While most security experts are looking toward the technologically cutting edge to solve pressing security problems, researchers in Zurich are going back to nature to find inventive ways to fight off thieves. Specifically, they are looking to the bombardier beetle which comes naturally equipped with one...