Security & Fraud

Senator Points At Yahoo For SEC Investigation
September 26, 2016

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is pointing the finger at Yahoo Inc., arguing that the Securities and Exchange Commission should open an investigation after the data breach last week — quite possibly the largest breach in history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Are Hacked Cameras Key To Massive Cyberattacks?
September 26, 2016

Record-breaking digital attacks from the same unnamed individual or group have recently taken down a host of online sites. 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...

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Report: Apple’s New iOS 10 2,500 Times Easier To Hack
September 26, 2016

Apple’s new iOS 10 operating system makes it easier for hackers to steal users’ passwords, according to a report from Fortune. 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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Cybercriminals Targeting Apps
September 26, 2016

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting payments and financial mobile apps. Complex authentication systems for apps are a disincentive for users, and banks that are competing with FinTech startups are particularly reluctant to detract from the user experience.

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Lenovo, Intel, PayPal Tackle Payments Fingerprint Tech
September 26, 2016

A new collaboration may be bringing fingerprint payment authentication online via personal computers. 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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Consumer Group Wants Banks To Be More Accountable For Transfers To Fake Accounts
September 26, 2016

The U.K.’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is gearing up to look into complaints from consumer group Which? over the level of protection banks give customers who are tricked into sending payments to fake bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bad Guys Are Scamming People And Then Selling Victims’ Information
September 26, 2016

The bad guys aren’t happy just scamming people. It turns out they are also sharing their victims’ information with other unscrupulous people. 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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Data Breaches Surge 15% In 2016
September 26, 2016

It looks as though 2016 has been quite a year for cybercrime. 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...

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IdentityMind Goes Social To Tackle False Declines
September 26, 2016

IdentityMind announced the launch of its new solution that uses social network intelligence to help companies reduce false positives by 50 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...