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Trulioo Launches Verification In Czech Republic, Slovakia
January 03, 2019

Trulioo, the global identity verification company, has announced that it now offers verification services to customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through its GlobalGateway platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Hackers Exploit Google Chromecast Bug
January 03, 2019

Despite being warned years ago about a bug in its Chromecast media streaming stick, Google has yet to fix it and hackers are still taking advantage. According to reports, that “Hacker Giraffe” recently figured out how to use the bug — dubbed “CastHack” — to manipulate Chromecast...

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European Union Wary Of Chinese Tech
January 02, 2019

The European Union wants tougher examination of potential risks associated with Chinese tech companies, amid growing fears of cybercrimes linked to Beijing and the Chinese government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Warby Parker Cyberattack Affects 198K Accounts
January 02, 2019

Online glasses retailer Warby Parker was hit by a cybersecurity attack that affected about 198,000 of its customers from late September to late November, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Equifax Faces Scrutiny As Dems Take Over The House
January 02, 2019

Equifax and the other credit-reporting companies could end up in the crosshairs of lawmakers as Democrats gain control of the House of Representatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Hackers Cull Nearly $900K In 2018 Crypto Bug Bounties
January 02, 2019

New data shows that blockchain companies awarded $878,504 in bug bounties to hackers in 2018. 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,...

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2018 Data Breaches: The List No One Wanted To Make
December 31, 2018

So far this year (and there’s still one more day), Verizon reported that there have been 2,216 confirmed data breaches across 65 countries. Even more disturbing, perhaps, is that 68 percent of those breaches took months for the breached companies to discover. If that’s not...

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Gov’t Shutdown Stalls FTC Facebook Probe
December 28, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission, which was conducting a probe into Facebook and its practices, will be forced to shutter the investigation due to the government shutdown, according to a report by The Washington Post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FBI Warns Of ‘Money Mule’ Fraud
December 27, 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning about a new form of fraud that targets companies, schools and nonprofits around the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...