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Security & Fraud
SecurityScorecard Lands $27M To Expand Third-Party Vendor Security Ratings
October 12, 2017

SecurityScorecard, the risk management firm whose platform helps provide security ratings, said Thursday that it raised $27.5 million in Series C funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Traditional Lenders Strengthened September SMB Lending Activity
October 12, 2017

Just days after the Federal Reserve released a report highlighting the changing role of small business loans at community banks, the latest Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index published, suggesting small and medium-sized business (SMB) lending at small banks remains strong. Get the Full Story Complete...

B2B Payments
When Small Businesses Don’t Realize They’re Cyberattack Victims
October 12, 2017

A significant portion of small businesses (SMBs) may not even know they have been a cyberattack victim due to a lack of understanding as to what constitutes a cyberattack, according to new research from insurance firm Nationwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

B2B Payments
Flexport Raises $110 Million With Plans for Trade Finance
October 12, 2017

It’s been a big week for B2B startups on the venture capital front, with freight forwarding company Flexport emerging as the latest winner in the space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
CHAPS Payment Scheme Confident In Payments Rebound Post-Brexit
October 12, 2017

The U.K.’s Clearing House Automated Payments System (CHAPS) is forecasting growth over the next decade. 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,...

International
EXCLUSIVE: clearXchange Co-Founder, Mike Kennedy, Joins OFX As President
October 12, 2017

Money moves across hemispheres, and so do some international money transfer firms. 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...

Security & Fraud
From Russia, Via Kasperky Labs
October 12, 2017

U.S. officials believe that the Russian government used a popular antivirus software to scan computers around the world for classified U.S. information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Ridesharing
DOJ Investigates More Allegations At Uber
October 12, 2017

Uber, the embattled ride-hailing company, is reportedly facing five or more criminal investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), two of which have been already reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Security & Fraud
Chicago Is Number One For Botnets
October 12, 2017

New research reveals that 6.7 million additional bots joined the global botnet in 2016, with Chicago and Washington D.C. as the leading U.S. cities in fueling botnet-enabled attacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...