Security & Fraud

Will Ethereum Survive The $50M Hack?
June 17, 2016

The hacking of an experimental virtual currency project called the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) has sent a chill into the digital currency ecosystem. More specifically, Ether, a bitcoin-like digital currency alternative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Visa Announces How It Wants To Help Merchants Accelerate EMV Chip Migration
June 16, 2016

Earlier today Visa announced a handful of new moves aimed at pushing EMV chip adoption among merchants. Changes include streamlined tech requirements, an amended (and simplified) terminal certification process, and a further commitment to offering technical support and expertise for merchants. Get the Full Story...

Home Depot Sues MasterCard, Visa Over Chip Card Security
June 16, 2016

Visa and MasterCard are using security measures prone to fraud, putting retailers and customers at risk of thieves, The Home Depot says in a new federal antitrust lawsuit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Why FIs Have Trouble Identifying Fraudulent Activity
June 16, 2016

It’s getting harder for financial institutions to distinguish between fraudulent activity and the activity performed by their legitimate customers. 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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Is Palm Authentication The Next Big Banking Trend?
June 16, 2016

Fiserv is looking to transform the in-person banking experience into one that is both faster and more secure with the scan of a palm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Hacked Servers Sell For $6 On The Dark Web
June 16, 2016

Kaspersky Lab researchers exposed a massive global underground market selling more than 70,000 hacked servers from government entities, corporations and universities for as little as $6 each. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Rumor Mill: FireEye Has Turned Down Two Buyouts
June 16, 2016

Cybersecurity firm FireEye may have passed on several takeover proposals earlier this year. 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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Should Retailers Just Say ‘No’ To Digital Gift Cards?
June 16, 2016

Gift cards seem like a win-win payment option for retailers. But as traditional gift cards are slowly being phased out for digital replacements, that story is quickly changing. Tom Byrnes, Chief Marketing Officer for Vesta, let PYMNTS in on the hidden dangers behind digital gift...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: FBI Wire Fraud Warning
June 15, 2016

The FBI is warning about the increasing risk of wire transfer fraud. 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...