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Security & Fraud
Hackers Use Crypto Mining Software To Attack Cos
December 03, 2018

Hackers might have another way to steal data from corporations: cryptomining software. 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...

Cyber Insurance Disputes Rise With Attacks
December 03, 2018

With cyberattacks on the rise, corporate victims find themselves battling it out with cyber insurance companies over protection from the damage done by security breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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How OfferUp Works To Safeguard Both Buyers And Sellers
December 03, 2018

Digital marketplaces have become beloved by buyers and sellers — and fraudsters. Nick Huzar, CEO of OfferUp, says most current authentication standards are either too lax — sacrificing security for simplicity — or too stringent, which hurts the user experience. In the latest Digital Fraud...

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From Friend’s Grandpa To Hip Elder Brother: Banks As Consumer Trust Anchors
December 03, 2018

Almost five years ago (on Dec. 19, 2013), Target was breached. Roughly 40 million consumer credit cards were hacked, and the public outcry of shock was massive. People could not believe an entity like Target could be so completely compromised. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Ex-DoJ Staffer Pleads Guilty In 1MDB Scandal
December 02, 2018

George Higginbotham, a former Department of Justice employee in the U.S., pleaded guilty as part of the  1Malaysia Development Berhad bribery and embezzlement scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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HSBC To Launch AML System With Google Cloud
November 30, 2018

HSBC, one of the largest banks in the world, wants to launch its new cloud-based anti-money laundering risk management system by next year, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Marriott: Data Breach Hits 500M Starwood Guests
November 30, 2018

In what may be among the largest data breaches in history, Marriott International said Friday morning (Nov. 30) that as many as 500 million guests’ data was accessed, tied to a breach of the Starwood hotel guest reservation database. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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OfferUp CEO On Making Marketplace Authentication Smarter
November 30, 2018

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Tax Havens And Money Laundering Suspected In Deutsche Bank Raid
November 29, 2018

Federal authorities in Germany raided six offices of Deutsche Bank on Thursday morning (November 29), searching for evidence about money laundering and offshore tax havens, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...