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VTech Hacker Caught By British Police
December 15, 2015

In an indication of just how digitally dependent the world has become, many became aware of the fact that children’s gadget maker VTech had been collecting and storing all data their young users input into their devices when news broke of the company’s data breach...

News
Online Lender Surge Puts Market Under Microscope
December 15, 2015

The growth in online lending has been heady enough — and quick enough — to bring attention from regulators and other interested parties, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Dec. 13). And one firm, WebBank, may be at the epicenter of it all, feeding into...

Experian Unloads Consumer Data Businesses
December 15, 2015

Big changes in the world of data analysis and fraud protection continue to roll out this week with some of the biggest names in the sector — including Experian and Symphony Technology Group (STG) — coming together to make some notable announcements. Get the Full Story...

Security & Fraud
Black Market Demand Fuels Mobile ID Fraud
December 15, 2015

The demand for U.S. smartphones on the black market overseas is at an all-time high. 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,...

Mobile Commerce
EMV Migration Drives Verifone’s Earnings
December 15, 2015

Verifone’s latest quarterly results got a boost from the movement by companies to embrace chip cards, in tandem with the Oct. 2015 EMV deadline in the United States. The quarter, which ended in October, topped the company’s own expectations, with net income per share of...

Mobile Commerce
Western Union Expands Online European Footprint
December 15, 2015

What is a border really worth in a world of digital payments? If Western Union’s recent focus on online money transfers in Europe is any indication, geopolitical boundaries in the region are a far cry from the Iron Curtain. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Morgan Stanley Slashes iPhone Sales Estimates
December 15, 2015

Apple CEO Tim Cook may be bullish about his company, but Morgan Stanley Analyst Katy Huberty sure isn’t. 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...

Visa Launches Token Service In APAC
December 15, 2015

Visa has rolled out its tokenization service in Asia-Pacific. 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. By completing this form,...

Mastercard
MasterPass Moves Into Online Grocery
December 15, 2015

Online fresh food grocer FreshDirect is teaming up with MasterCard to help enhance the online grocery shopping experience of its customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...