Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
The Problem With How Most Banks Use IP Address Checks To Fight Fraud
October 08, 2020

The growing cost of online fraud – and finding ways to detect it – has long been a costly concern of financial institutions (FIs). But GeoGuard CEO David Briggs told Karen Webster in a recent conversation that FIs could eliminate most fraudulent transactions with the...

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Germany Regulator Resets In Wake Of Wirecard Debacle
October 07, 2020

Germany’s financial watchdog BaFin would be equipped with a stronger bite under a plan just rolled out by Germany’s coalition government. 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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Mobile Banking’s Authentication Game-Changer
October 07, 2020

The way we bank is changing in the age of COVID-19. 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...

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How High-Tech And High-Touch Can Help Merchants And FIs Grapple With Chargebacks
October 06, 2020

In the age of eCommerce, chargebacks are on the rise. 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...

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BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App
October 05, 2020

More scams are taking place in the pandemic era, and fraudsters are now using Cash App to swindle consumers, according to a report from WPRI 12, which cited the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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3M Anti-Counterfeit Campaign Targets Respirator Knockoffs
October 05, 2020

Multinational conglomerate 3M, a major healthcare equipment manufacturer during the coronavirus pandemic, has launched a global crackdown on counterfeit respirators and price-gouging related to a flood of knockoffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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China Says World Trade Organization Has Its Back On TikTok, WeChat Ban
October 05, 2020

China said it has found an ally in its fight against the U.S. efforts to impose restrictions on TikTok and WeChat, the mobile apps under fire by the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Singapore Government Agencies, Universities Lose $749K In Scams
October 02, 2020

Cyberthieves posing as Singapore government agencies and universities stole $749,000 worth of goods after tricking companies into delivering them. 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...

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BEC Scam Takes $15M In Widespread Attack
October 01, 2020

Mitiga is working with law enforcement after uncovering a widespread business email compromise (BEC) scam that has netted more than $15 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...