Cyberthieves are increasingly turning their attention away from financial firms and targeting doctors and hospitals. Filching health care data proves lucrative to hackers – and costs the U.S. health care systems $6 billion annually, a study released Thursday (May 7) by security research firm Ponemon....
AcceptEmail, Western Europe’s consumer bill pay option that claims making a payment is “as easy as email” has launched a new business voyage in New York City. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
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Barclaycard, a payment provider which develops wearable technology as a paying device, announced that it would replace its bPay prepaid wristband originally launched in June 2014 with a newer version. The second-generation bPay will provide new features with a redesigned online servicing and mobile app...
A resurgence in credit card debt helped push U.S. consumer borrowing in March to the highest level in eight months, the Federal Reserve reported on Thursday (May 7). Total debt increased at nearly a 7.4 percent annual pace in March. Get the Full Story Complete...
The first bank to operate entirely online has made more technological headway, as it now includes fingerprint-based banking. 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...
Uber has made a bid for Nokia’s Here, Google Maps’ main competitor, for as much as $3 billion, reports The New York Times. Nokia had announced last month that it was interested in selling and now plans on signing a deal by the end of...
Tillster, which offers digital engagement and ordering platforms for the restaurant industry, has teamed up with Gimbal, a proximity mobile engagement provider, to bring mobile location-based services to help restaurants better serve their customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
Google is getting serious about being the dominant force when users are searching for a local business to fulfill their commerce or culinary needs. Yesterday (May 7) the firm announced enhancements to its local service on its website that will make it easier for Googlers...