Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Why ‘Good Enough’ Isn’t Winning Banks’ Fight Against Fraud
October 17, 2024

How do you deal with an entity that is so malicious it will use a natural disaster to commit cybercrimes? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Amazon Uses Technology and Legal Action to Combat Fake Reviews
October 14, 2024

Amazon said Monday (Oct. 14) that it has been using legal action and other methods to combat fake reviews and prevent those reviews from being seen by customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bank of America: Cybercrime Could Be ‘World’s Third-Largest Economy’
October 10, 2024

The cost of cyberattacks is reportedly growing alongside the increases in digitization and artificial intelligence (AI). 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,...

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FTC Refunds $449K to Victims of Extended Warranty Scam
October 10, 2024

The FTC is refunding $449,000 to victims of a telemarketing scam involving extended automobile warranties. 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....

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Fidelity Investments Discloses Data Breach Affecting 77,099 Customers
October 10, 2024

Fidelity Investments has disclosed a data breach that affected 77,099 customers. 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...

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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches
October 09, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Federal Agencies Warn Businesses and Consumers About Hurricane-Related Scams
October 09, 2024

With another major hurricane on the way, three federal agencies are warning companies not to take advantage of these natural disasters and cautioning consumers to watch out for the scams that often accompany these events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK’s APP Fraud Reimbursement Rule Goes Into Effect Monday
October 06, 2024

This week marks a major change in how U.K. banks and payment firms address fraud. 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,...

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Homeland Security Blocked 500-Plus Ransomware Attacks Since 2021
October 06, 2024

U.S. cybersecurity agents have stopped more than 500 ransomware attacks since 2021. 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...