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Security & Fraud
Apple Files Patent To Securely Access Siri From The Home Button
April 06, 2017

Being able to access Siri from the lock screen has created a potential security risk, but Apple thinks it has the answer via a combination of a special phrase and authenticating the user’s unique voice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Great Identity/Authentication Confusion
April 06, 2017

At this year’s PYMNTS Innovation Project, Admiral James Stavridis, NATO’s former Supreme Commander, said that one of the biggest points of compromise that cybercrooks exploit is the login. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
April 05, 2017

Security researchers in Israel have discovered serious vulnerabilities in the operating system used by Samsung in its smart televisions, smart watches and mobile devices, Fortune reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Standalone McAfee Launches With A Charge To Remain Relevant
April 05, 2017

McAfee, the maker of antivirus and firewall security that was acquired by Intel in 2011 for $7.7 billion, has been spun out and as of Tuesday (April 4) is a standalone company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Brazilian Bank’s Online Ops Hijacked
April 05, 2017

On Tuesday (April 4), Kaspersky Lab described how a group of hackers compromised a Brazilian bank’s operations top-to-bottom. 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...

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In Open Letter, Wells Fargo Says It Is Committed To Customers
April 05, 2017

Wells Fargo is seeking to reassure its customers, and perhaps gain new ones, with a commitment stated in black and white. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Ponzi Schemes Are Alive and Kicking
April 04, 2017

The art of deceiving people out of money is nothing new. Dating back to the twentieth century with Charles Ponzi, Ponzi schemes have been used by people looking to make a quick buck at the expense of others for quite some time. Get the Full...

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North Korea Linked To Bangladesh Heist
April 04, 2017

On Monday (April 3), Kaspersky Lab revealed a link between North Korea and the multimillion-dollar cyberattack that rocked Bangladesh’s central bank and the financial industry as whole last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...