Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
March 10, 2017

Cybercrime is ever present and ever bolder as bad guys seek to topple the most basic building blocks of how we live, interact and shop, on a nationwide and even global basis. Here’s what Socure CEO Sunil Madhu sees as the best defenses against the...

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Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
March 09, 2017

FBI Director James Comey discussed cybersecurity issues at a Boston College cybersecurity conference this week, highlighting that Americans should let go of their expectations of “absolute privacy.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bluefin Boosts Payment Encryption Within The LAC Market
March 08, 2017

On Tuesday (Mar. 7), Bluefin Payment Systems announced its new partnership with international online payments and fraud and data management solutions provider First Atlantic Commerce (FAC). Through the partnership, Bluefin’s PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution will be used to help expand the data security for...

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Data Breach Hits Verifone
March 08, 2017

According to reports emerging from Krebs On Security,  Verifone is reportedly investigating a breach of its internal computer networks.  According to informed sources, the attack was limited to Verifone’s corporate network and had no impact on its payments services network. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Google Dials Up Nest Security With Two-Factor Authentication
March 08, 2017

Connected thermostat maker Nest rolled out two-factor authentication support through a software update on Tuesday (March 7). 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...

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Myriad Connect Launches Tool To Combat SIM Swap Fraud
March 08, 2017

Myriad Connect, the mobile operators’ service provider, announced Tuesday (Mar. 7) the launch of a new service designed to counter SIM swap fraud, which is a growing threat that’s costing banks and mobile network providers millions of dollars. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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How Organized Crime Is Going Digital
March 08, 2017

It was only a matter of time before crime mob bosses began to embrace cybertheft. 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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PSCU Combats Call Center Fraud With Pindrop
March 08, 2017

Credit union service provider PSCU recently announced a proactive partnership to fight against call center fraud — the act of a criminal impersonating a consumer or consumers via phone channels as a means to acquire access to sensitive account data and funds. Get the Full...

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WikiLeaks: CIA Spying Via Popular Smart Devices
March 08, 2017

New revelations are coming to light about the U.S. government’s hacking tools. 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...