Security & Fraud

Angie’s List Says Amazon Local Stole Secrets
June 25, 2015

The consumer reviews service has had enough with the eCommerce giant’s subsidiary Amazon Local, accusing the company of stealing provider lists and other proprietary information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

It Pays To Be A Hacker — HackerOne Raises $25M
June 25, 2015

HackerOne, which offers a “bug bounty” service wherein companies can hire and pay hackers to locate product vulnerabilities, has raised $25 million in a series B round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Taking Back Account Takeovers
June 25, 2015

We know what to do when cards are compromised – we cancel accounts and reissue new ones. But what happens when a consumer’s personal identity is compromised? That’s the topic we explore in this issue of The Digital Identities Tracker TM, powered by Oberthur. Find out...

Did Hershey Park Get Hacked?
June 25, 2015

Proving that hackers will literally go after any target, officials are now investigating whether or not Hershey Park – a popular amusement park and resort area in Hershey, Pennsylvania – has been successfully breached by cybercriminals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Are Banks Scrimping On Web Security?
June 24, 2015

According to a report on CNNMoney, many of the nation’s biggest bank are using less than “best practice” methods to keep their websites safe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Fingerprint Sensor Tech Likely Coming To More Smartphones
June 23, 2015

As fingerprint authentication becomes more accessible to mobile application developers and service providers, fingerprint sensor manufacturers expect to see a much wider adoption of the security feature, PC World reported Monday (June 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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eBay Fixes Security Gap In Magento eCommerce Platform
June 23, 2015

It’s not the first time eBay has had to patch security holes on its eCommerce platform, Magento, but the online marketplace company has once again cleaned up vulnerabilities that could have provided hackers the opportunity to steal data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Toshiba Pursuing Hacker-Resistant Encryption
June 23, 2015

Toshiba is working on an Internet-based communication encryption system, which industry analysts say will be unbreakable, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (June 22). 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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FireEye Identifies Group Linked To Federal Hack
June 22, 2015

Cybersecurity firm FireEye has traced the roots of the massive cyberattack on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) last year to an unnamed group of Chinese hackers that specialized in stealing “personally identifiable information,” or PII data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...