Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
New York AG Sues Student Loan Servicing Companies
September 21, 2018

New York’s attorney general Barbara Underwood on Thursday (September 20) sued ten companies and two executives for tricking student loan borrowers into purchasing student loan debt relief services they shouldn’t have paid for. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Christmas In September? Holiday Fraud Planning Is In Full Takeover Mode
September 21, 2018

The criminals have already started. They are buying fraud tutorials and data from other criminals online. They are eyeing juicy targets such as gift cards and loyalty programs, both of which are of increasing importance to merchants’ holiday revenues. They are setting up fences and...

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How Ally Balances Convenience And Risk
September 21, 2018

For digital-only banks, offering convenience and maintaining top-notch security is a delicate balance. One technique, according to Anand Talwar, deposits executive for Ally Bank, is giving customers control over the tools protecting their data and money. In the Digital Fraud Tracker, PYMNTS explores how digital...

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Danish Regulator Reopens Danske Bank Probe
September 20, 2018

The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority said Thursday (Sept. 20) that it has reopened an inquiry into the money laundering scandal at Danske Bank — the country’s biggest bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ticketmaster Accused Of Secret Deals With Scalpers
September 20, 2018

Ticketmaster, the entertainment company, has reportedly been inking behind-the-scenes deals with scalpers at the same time that it publicly decries the practice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Hackers Hit Local Government Payment Sites
September 20, 2018

A security firm has revealed that a payment portal used for local government services, such as paying for utilities and permits, has been targeted by hackers. The self-hosted Click2Gov’s servers — operated by local governments across the U.S. — were breached, most likely, through a vulnerability in...

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TRENDING: Solving Banking’s Security-Convenience Conundrum
September 20, 2018

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Newegg Victim Of Data Breach That Lasted A Month
September 19, 2018

Newegg, the electronics retailer, was reportedly the victim of a data breach that lasted a month. 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...

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Danske Bank CEO Thomas Borgen Stepping Down
September 19, 2018

Danske Bank’s chief executive Thomas Borgen is stepping down from Denmark’s largest bank amid a money laundering scandal with its small but profitable Estonian branch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...