Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Why Consumers Stay Loyal To Hacked Brands
October 03, 2016

It looks like the conventional wisdom of the last few years — that big hacks lead to big waves of customer defections — is turning out to be less right that one might assume. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Hackers Getting Money Mules To Remit Through Bitcoin ATMs
October 03, 2016

Hackers who steal money from corporate banks often use so-called “money mules,” people willing or tricked into withdrawing funds in cash and wiring the money to the bad guys, but according to Krebs on Security, the mules are increasingly being told to remit the money...

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Kachkar Charged With $140 Million Fraud
October 03, 2016

A 53-year-old businessman has been charged with fraud targeting Puerto Rico’s second-largest commercial bank, Westernbank. The bank subsequently failed, showing losses connected to the fraud of $140 million. Westernbank was taken over by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

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Yahoo’s Breach Epitaph
October 03, 2016

Yahoo’s data breach seemed the last gasp for Yahoo. But the company’s legacy lives on. Because the breach in 2014 was so large and it is not clear when the company was aware of the attack or whether authorities should have been informed earlier, the...

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Why Professional Soccer Cares About Digital Fraud
October 03, 2016

There’s no question that, in today’s digital age, borders are quickly starting to disappear. It’s easier than ever for businesses (and commerce) to digitally connect, but this also presents an even larger opportunity for fraudsters to wreak havoc. In a recent digital discussion, ThreatMetrix joined...

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Banks Boost Security Of SWIFT Networks
September 30, 2016

Global banks using SWIFT networks, the global interbank messaging system used to move trillions of dollars each day, are stepping up their security systems amid the rising threat of cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Hackers To Banks: Pay Up Or We’ll Spill
September 30, 2016

A group of hackers stole documents from investment bank WestPark Capital and threatened to release the data unless the bank pays a ransom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Hackers Strike It Big On Security Vulnerabilities
September 30, 2016

A hacker’s job is never done. Though they work hard to scam, defraud and launch malicious attacks, there’s also many times when we make their job just a little too easy. In this week’s Hacker Tracker, we take a look at how a weak defense...

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As Online Sales Grow, So Does Cyberfraud
September 29, 2016

One of the unintended consequences in the rise of eCommerce is a related rise in cyberfraud attacks on online shoppers. 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...