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Danger Looms with Mobile DDoS Attacks
March 17, 2014

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks reportedly have been frequently used by self-proclaimed hacker activists to disrupt mobile servers or networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Visa Exec Elizabeth Buse To Retire
March 17, 2014

Elizabeth Buse, head of Visa’s Global Solutions group, is retiring after spending more than 16 years with the company, Visa announced March 13. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

ZNap Debut NFC At Sound City Conference
March 17, 2014

ZNAP on March 17 will debut its Near Field Communication (NFC) payment technology at the New York Sound City conference and music festival, the company announced. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Visa Europe Reports Rise In Contactless Payments
March 17, 2014

Contactless Visa payments in Europe have grown dramatically, rising to more than 94.3 million purchases in 2013 from just less than 25 million a year earlier, Finextra reported March 13. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Australian Immigration To Surcharge Card Transactions
March 17, 2014

The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) reportedly plans to implementing surcharges to applicants’ credit card payments. 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...

CFPB Targets ‘Zombie’ Foreclosures
March 17, 2014

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reportedly is paying close attention to so-called zombie title foreclosures. 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...

India’s Mahindra Comviva Launches Digital Wallet
March 17, 2014

India-based mobile solutions provider Mahindra Comviva on March 13 announcedthe launch of the mobiquity wallet.  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...

iPhone Update Boosts Apple’s iBeacon Potential
March 17, 2014

Apple’s latest update to its iOS 7 operating system reportedly could shift mobile payments in a new direction, including a big improvement in iBeacon technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

NetSecure Launches TradeRoute
March 17, 2014

NetSecure Payments Inc. this week announced the launch of its payment acceptance service TradeRoute, which is designed to accelerate cash flow for contractors and service professional. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...