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Security & Fraud
Senators Seek Ban On Kaspersky Lab Products For Fear Of Russian Influence
June 29, 2017

Moscow-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab has found itself on the wrong end of some U.S. senatorial oversight. Yesterday, a group of U.S. senators began pushing to ban the use of Kaspersky products by military organizations over concerns the company is susceptible to “Russian government...

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Ukraine Banks Among The Targets Of Global Cyber Attacks
June 28, 2017

Ukrainian banks and companies, including the state power company,  were the target of a cyberattack on Tuesday (June 27) that affected operations. 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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Why Payments Factories Top The CFO’s Wish List
June 28, 2017

Fraud is a fact of life these days – an “unfortunate” one if you ask Bob Stark, vice president of strategy for the cloud treasury solution provider Kyriba. In a digital webinar discussion with PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster, Stark explains the concept of a payment...

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Changing Authentication For A Changing World
June 28, 2017

In the hot-off-the-presses PYMNTS Digital Identity Tracker™, powered by Socure, Adam Vancini, head of authentication for virtual channels at Wells Fargo, explains why the­­ bank is turning to mobile to better authenticate customers. Find that, plus the latest headlines and rankings of 116 top players...

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Companies Hiring Cybersecurity Experts To Screen Potential Acquisitions
June 27, 2017

Companies and investment funds are adding an extra layer of scrutiny to mergers and acquisitions by hiring cybersecurity experts to screen targets for security risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Kaspersky Lab Report Shows U.S. Is No. 1 Target For Mobile Ransomware
June 27, 2017

Wealthy countries with developed financial and payment infrastructures are most likely to have their data encrypted and held for ransom by cybercriminals, according to a recent report by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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NEW REPORT: Why Wells Fargo Is Going Mobile For Authentication
June 27, 2017

Changing consumer spending and ever-evolving technological capabilities means that authenticating customers is an always shifting process. So how do financial institutions and security technology providers, in the least, keep up? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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US Tech Companies Are Turning Over Source Code To Access Russian Market
June 26, 2017

In international news this week, Cisco, IBM and SAP are reportedly agreeing to demands by the government of Russia to provide access to secrets about their products at a time when the country has been accused of cyberattacks targeted at Western countries, reported Reuters. Get...

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SamSam Ransomware Attacks Are On The Rise
June 26, 2017

SamSam ransomware attacks are up — and the attackers are getting more demanding. 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....