Security & Fraud

Datacap Finds POS and the Restaurant Industry Appetizing
July 01, 2015

As the payments landscape evolves and EMV’s liability shift looms here in the U.S., questions arise as to the suitability of EMV in the restaurant setting. Datacap says it does indeed suit the situation, and offers up a really great reason why: it’s the fastest...

FBI On The $4.2M Hunt For Hackers
July 01, 2015

In a digital-age twist on public enemies, the FBI is offering hefty rewards for information that leads to the arrest of five of the most wanted cybercriminals in the nation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cisco Snaps Up OpenDNS
July 01, 2015

Cisco said Tuesday (June 30) that it would buy cloud security player OpenDNS for $635 million in a deal that will be paid in a combination of cash, equity awards and retention-based incentives. The deal is slated to close in the first quarter of FY2016....

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IDEX Lands Global Biometric Card Deal
July 01, 2015

IDEX ASA, a company that specializes in fingerprint imaging and recognition technology, has formed a new partnership with a global payments company to help create an international biometric payment card program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Retail Banks Will Spend $16.6 Billion On Digital Tech Push In 2015
June 30, 2015

U.S. retail financial institutions including thrifts and credit unions will spend about $16.6 billion this year on digital information technology initiatives. IDC Financial Insights reported Monday (June 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Banking Malware Getting Tougher To Block
June 30, 2015

A recent study by SecurityScorecard reveals one thing no retail bank wants to admit: That malware is getting more sophisticated and tougher to block. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Is Magento’s eCommerce Platform A Risk To Payments Data?
June 29, 2015

Are hackers sneaking into eBay’s eCommerce platform Magento and stealing payment data? 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...

UK Agencies Take Out Cybercriminal Gang
June 29, 2015

Investigators from six different European countries, supported by Europol and Eurojust, joined together to bring down a cybercriminal group in Ukraine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fed Chief Speaks Out On Payments Security And Faster Payments
June 29, 2015

Security is increasingly becoming a key concern for the U.S. payments system and remains one area among several that mark the need for system-wide improvement, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Esther George said in a speech Friday (June 26). Get the Full Story...