Security & Fraud

OPM Data Breach Undetected For A Year
June 22, 2015

Since the U.S. Government announced a massive security breach on its U.S. federal computer networks at the beginning of June, new information on its origin and spillover effects make the headlines each week. Last week, The Washington Post reported that the hackers, which were reportedly sponsored...

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Vantiv Locks In Secure Payments For USPS
June 22, 2015

The United States Postal Service has selected Vantiv, the payment processing service provider, to support payment solutions in its retail locations and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Samsung Addresses Vulnerability On Galaxy Devices
June 22, 2015

With the media storm continuing to swirl around NowSecure’s research showing millions of Samsung mobile device users are at risk due to a significant security threat, the phone maker broke their silence on the issue late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

BillGuard App Bulks Up With ID Theft Protection
June 19, 2015

The service that aims to turn your smartphone into a security fortress against fraud launched an identity protection feature within its new plan structure for mobile yesterday (June 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cybersecurity Pros Warn Against Insider Threats
June 19, 2015

Insider threats are on the rise and many companies are not prepared to handle them, results of a recent comprehensive survey showed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Is High-Value Data Truly Secure?
June 18, 2015

“Unsure” or “not confident at all” were the responses given by 55 percent of IT users from around the world when asked if their organization’s files were being backed up, according to a survey performed by global data storage and information security company Imation. Get...

Lapse In Apple Security May Result In ‘Devastating’ Attacks
June 18, 2015

Just weeks after Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered a blistering speech on privacy and security, researchers have once again cast a shadow on the perception of the company’s devices and applications being a more secure option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Danal Unlocks Mobile Commerce For Orange
June 17, 2015

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Samsung Smartphone Software Security Flaw Discovered
June 17, 2015

Over 600 million Samsung mobile device users may be at risk due to a significant security threat, according to researchers at mobile security specialist NowSecure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...