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LinkedIn’s Data Breach Scope Grows
May 20, 2016

Remember that LinkedIn data breach in 2012? Well, it turns out it was much worse than the company initially thought. 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...

Payment Methods
Walmart Green Dot Prepaid Card Users Can’t Get Their Money
May 20, 2016

In a slew of problems hitting Walmart Green Dot prepaid cardholders, many users were unable to access their cards in order to check existing balances or even withdraw the money that is tied to those cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Security & Fraud
Was Noodles & Company Breached?
May 20, 2016

Restaurant chain Noodles & Company is probing a credit card breach that is said to have hit several of its 500 stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
NY Regulators Launch Lending Club Probe
May 20, 2016

In the latest chapter of the Lending Club drama, on Thursday (May 19), it came to light that New York’s highest-ranking financial regulator has launched an official inquiry into the online alternative lender. The newest probe, as disclosed to The Wall Street Journal by an unnamed...

Security & Fraud
Ransomware Creators Call It Quits
May 20, 2016

Not only are ransomware creators TeslaCrypt closing up shop, the group is also reportedly sorry for all the damage they inflicted during their run. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google’s Payday Ad Ban Hurts Alphabet-Backed Online Lender
May 20, 2016

Google’s parent company Alphabet has put itself in quite the conundrum. 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 completing...

Mobile Commerce
Mobile’s Benefits Ripple Through Supply Chain Management
May 20, 2016

Technology is simply a form of communication, and across supply chains, communication can benefit from mobile devices. VAI CIO Kevin Beasley explains how automation and better data flow foster supply chain efficiencies, especially for SMBs.

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UK Contactless Spend Hits £1.5B Milestone
May 20, 2016

The U.K. Cards Association announced on Thursday (May 19) that the monthly spending on contactless cards reached a record £1.5 billion in March 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

International
Tink Bags $10M In Funding For Virtual Banking
May 20, 2016

Swedish mobile banking outfit Tink has ended the week on some good news. The firm has picked up $10 million in a Series B funding round led by Swedish investment firm Creades and SEB Venture Capital, the venture arm of Swedish bank SEB. Get the Full...