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Security & Fraud
Bank Fines On Money Laundering Spotlight KYC Urgency
October 10, 2018

Danske Bank is among only the latest headlines tied to money laundering. However, according to one recent report, 90 percent of Europe's biggest banks have been sanctioned for money laundering. As more firms embrace cross-border business, KYC, AML and onboarding, scrutiny gains urgency, too.

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Garmin Shipping Navigation Unit Suffers Breach
October 09, 2018

Navionics, an Italian company that manufactures electronic navigational charts for boating, was the victim of customer data breach that exposed hundreds of thousands of customer records. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Google Kept Google+ Data Breach Quiet
October 08, 2018

Google announced Monday (October 8) that it is shutting down Google+ after finding a security bug that made data on 500,000 users accessible to developers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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DHS Believes Apple, Amazon Denials Over Chinese Server Hacks
October 08, 2018

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has “no reason to doubt” denials by Apple and Amazon that their servers were hacked. 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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Brighterion CEO: Why It’s Time To Break The AML Fraud Prevention Tech Rules
October 08, 2018

Sure, the continuing-to-unfold scandal at Danske Bank has been shocking. However, as Akli Adjaoute, founder and CEO of Brighterion, tells Karen Webster, it’s not really surprising. The reality, he says, is that banks worldwide are using costly AML prevention tools that just don’t cut it....

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Fake IDs And Fraud’s Other Face
October 08, 2018

Among the many plots and ploys, fraudsters fake IDs. They make off with ill-gotten gains, hurting firms and consumers alike — and in the online world, one in every 60 transactions is fraudulent. It’s harder than ever for merchants to know that someone is who...

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Police Get More Authority To Inspect Companies’ IT In China
October 07, 2018

Chinese authorities are getting more power to inspect the information technology, or IT, of companies and access property information and business data as part of new cybersecurity rules, reported the Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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The 2018 Bling Ring’s Commerce Challenge
October 06, 2018

Reboots have officially jumped the shark. 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, you agree to...

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FinCEN: US Banks Should Be Wary Of Nicaragua Assets
October 04, 2018

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Thursday (October 4) that U.S. financial institutions are at increased risk that proceeds from Nicaragua may enter the U.S. financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...