Security & Fraud

Cisco To Bulk Up Security With $453M Acquisition
October 28, 2015

Cisco announced its intent to acquire network security company Lancope yesterday (Oct. 27), in a move that the company said will strengthen its Security Everywhere strategy to support threat protection before, during and after an attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

NASDAQ’s Blockchain-Enabled Platform Participants Announced
October 28, 2015

NASDAQ unveiled Tuesday (Oct. 27) its roster of private company clients that will use Linq, its blockchain-enabled platform. 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...

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Securitas Acquires North American Security Branch
October 27, 2015

There’s big money in keeping prying digital eyes out from where they don’t belong, and Swedish security firm Securitas is putting $350 million on the table to prove it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Sage Partners To Help SMBs Tackle Online Payments Fraud
October 27, 2015

Sage North America, a provider of business management software and services to small and medium-sized businesses, said Monday (Oct. 26) that its Sage Payments Solution unit is teaming up with fraud solutions firm Kount. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Ex-NSA Cybersecurity Leader’s Startup Secures $32.5M
October 27, 2015

IronNet, a cybersecurity company founded by the former director of the National Security Agency and head of U.S. Cyber Command, secured $32.5 million in a Series A funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

EMV a Boon — or Burden — for Retailers?
October 26, 2015

The EMV rollout proceeds apace – but some retailers are citing unforeseen costs as a significant burden.

CFPB’s Cordray Sheds New Light On Arbitration Stance
October 26, 2015

Though still taking shape, the debate over arbitration between lenders and borrowers may pave the road for class action lawsuits. Here’s why the white hot glare of the CFPB may wither innovation.

Inside CyberSource’s New Real-Time Fraud Analytics Tool
October 26, 2015

In today’s cybersecurity-focused world, the concept of fraud management has nearly become synonymous with the term business management. 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...

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CFPB On The RushCard Prepaid Card Case
October 26, 2015

In the wake of continued difficulties prepaid RushCard holders have had accessing their funds, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray weighed in on the matter on Friday (Oct. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...