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End-Of-Summer B2B Special
September 07, 2015

It’s time to pack up those beach chairs and pull out the jackets from storage, because Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer (for the U.S., at least). PYMNTS compiled a look back at the summer’s top stories, giving you one last bit of...

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Funding Circle’s Business Model Does A 180
September 07, 2015

U.K. alternative lending platform Funding Circle is perhaps best known for its unique business model. The company operates on an auction model to allow potential investors to bid on loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ThinkGeek Moves From Online To Brick-And-Mortar
September 07, 2015

ThinkGeek customers will soon be able to nerd out in a physical store. 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

BlackBerry’s $425M Mobile Security Bet
September 07, 2015

Smartphone maker BlackBerry announced Friday (Sept. 4) a definitive agreement to acquire Good Technology, a mobile security solutions provider, for $425 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Mobile Banking A Hit With Nearly Half Of Mobile Device Owners
September 07, 2015

A recent survey by the American Bankers Association found that two in five Americans (roughly 39 percent) use a mobile device to access and manage their bank account at least once a month, with 45 percent reporting using mobile banking in general. Get the Full Story...

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Sony Hack Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
September 07, 2015

A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit filed by former employees of Sony Pictures Entertainment for the company’s alleged negligence leading up to the massive computer hack that rocked the entertainment world last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Gets Its Food On, Opens Restaurant Division
September 07, 2015

Amazon is building up staff to beef up a new division tied to restaurants in Seattle and New York, with an eye on expanding a meal delivery service, Reuters reported Friday (Aug. 4), citing posts on both LinkedIn and Amazon’s delivery site. Get the Full...

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Hackers Hit Mozilla Bug Tracker To Target Firefox Users
September 07, 2015

Mozilla, the company behind the Firefox Web browser, reported hackers gained access to its bug tracker Bugzilla and stole security-sensitive data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Five Places Where Cybersecurity Has Its Own Hub
September 07, 2015

In today’s cybercrime-ridden world, it’s rare to skim the headlines without seeing one about the latest company or government agency that has fallen victim to a cyber attack. From Ashley Madison to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the numbers of data breaches continue to gain traction....