Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
FBI Charges Race Car Driver In Alleged Payday Lending Scheme
February 11, 2016

In what has been held up as one of the biggest criminal cases to be brought against a payday lender, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 10) that federal prosecutors have brought charges against two men, a “businessman-turned-race-car-driver” and his attorney, alleging that they overcharged...

Riskified Accelerates Fraud Prevention Services
February 11, 2016

Riskified’s chargeback guarantee has earned it further investment. 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...

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Cyberthreat Analysis Startup Raises $8M
February 11, 2016

Hexadite, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in orchestration and automation, announced it closed a $8 million Series A funding round Wednesday (Feb. 10). The seed round included participation from Hewlett Packard Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures and YL Ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

IRS Computer Systems Under Attack
February 10, 2016

Another day, another U.S. government agency under attack by cybercriminals, it seems. 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...

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The New Banking ATM Malware On The Block
February 10, 2016

Earlier this week, security firm Kaspersky Labs detailed new attacks on financial institutions, comprised of three separate campaigns known as Metel, GCMAN and Carbanak. 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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NCR Warns Of ATM Skimmer Attacks
February 10, 2016

In the world where cybercriminals steal identities, where cryptocurrency is making inroads and where mobile devices can pay with a tap or a wave, it may seem quaint to think of the ATM as a bastion of both cash and fraud. Get the Full Story...

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North Of The Border, Fraud Concerns With Travel Supply Chains
February 10, 2016

Anthony Hynes, managing director and CEO at eNett, says that fraud remains a key concern for Canada’s travel agents, especially with suppliers. Here’s what technology can do to help allay those fears.

Obama Pushes For $19B Cybersecurity Budget
February 10, 2016

The Obama administration is taking cybercrime seriously, having laid out a plan that would bring $19 billion to the fight against it. 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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Why A Secure Future Needs To Make Passwords History
February 09, 2016

Today (Feb. 9) marks the ancient celebration known as “Safer Internet Day.” Ever since the far-gone days of the early 1990s, experts and casual users alike have worried about illicit access to sensitive data, and the age of the confoundingly complex password was born. However,...