Security & Fraud

Ashley Madison Hack Sparks Lawsuit
August 24, 2015

The Ashley Madison data breach that leaked the personal information of 37 million people has sparked a class-action lawsuit. 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...

Why The Ashley Madison Hack Is More Scary Than Funny
August 22, 2015

Still laughing about the Ashley Madison hack? Might just be time to sober up. This time, watching an embarrassing hack unfold might have been a bit of guilty fun - but the Web is full of opportunities for consumers to do things they might not...

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Cybersecurity Firm iSight Eyes $100M Funding Round
August 21, 2015

Cyber intel company iSight Partners plans to raise $100 million or more in the coming months as it prepared for an initial public offering slated for early 2016.

How Enterprise-Managed iOS Devices Put Data at Risk
August 21, 2015

In the latest news surrounding data security – or lack thereof — in the enterprise setting, researchers have found a vulnerability in the iOS sandbox for third-party applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Pension Advance Companies Sued For Deceiving Customers
August 21, 2015

Pension advance companies are facing heat from the CFPB and the New York Department of Financial Services after the regulatory agencies filed a suit Thursday (Aug. 20) against the pension financing companies for allegedly misleading consumers on loan costs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

How Government Employees Are Putting Data At Risk
August 20, 2015

Federal employees using personal devices are putting those devices and sensitive data at risk, according to a new study released Wednesday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Payments Landscape Shifting for Retailers, Leading to New Opportunities
August 20, 2015

Amid a tech revolution, retailers can improve customer service, data security, and margins all at the same time, an ACI white paper finds.

iWallet Picks Biometrics Partner To Ditch Passwords
August 20, 2015

IWallet, the biometrics and “luxury techcessories” company, said Wednesday (Aug. 19) that it is partnering with NEXT Biometrics Group ASA to introduce a new identification solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

How To Master The Expanding Credit Universe
August 20, 2015

As a universe is wont to do, the credit eligible universe is expanding, with new models and information sources — and more of them than ever before. Sarah Davies, SVP of Analytics, Product Management & Research for VantageScore Solutions, shares advice on how lenders can...