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App Flaw May Put ‘Billions’ Of Mobile Data Records At Risk
June 18, 2015

German researchers have uncovered a defect in thousands of mobile applications, which could leave users’ personal information at risk, Reuters reported yesterday (June 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Recon, Intel’s Latest Acquisition Of A Series In Wearable Technology
June 18, 2015

Vancouver-based Recon Instruments, a smart eyewear company, was bought yesterday (June 17) by wearable-tech-hungry Intel, after buying smartwatch maker Basis last year. According to Recon CEO Dan Eisenhardt’s blog post, Intel, which wants to play an active role in the wearable revolution, is an ideal partner....

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...

Visa Europe partners with TrueStart to Support Innovation In Payments
June 18, 2015

TrueStart and Visa Europe Collab are partnering to mentor start-ups with new payments innovations, helping them take the best out of investment and networking opportunities, reports Finextra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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...

FreedomPop says ‘No’ to M&A secures $30 million
June 18, 2015

Following months of M&A speculation, 18-month-old FreedomPop announced yesterday (June 17) that it secured $30 million in new financing to accelerate its growth in the U.S. and expand its free mobile service to other markets. “Part of the investment will be in customer service,” CEO...

Apple Watch (Finally) Hits Apple Stores
June 18, 2015

Almost two months after its online debut, the Apple Watch has hit the shelves of physical Apple Stores. 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...

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Economy Lodging Upgrades Its Payments Tech
June 18, 2015

G6 Hospitality, which is the parent company of the lodging brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 and their 1,200 locations, is upgrading its Ingenico terminals in order to prepare its U.S. and Canada-based properties for the EMV liability shift slated for later this year. Get...

UnionPay Takes Mobile Pay To Hong Kong
June 18, 2015

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