Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Using Automation To Accelerate Onboarding And Prevent Digital Fraud
November 28, 2018

Gold is like, well, gold to cybercriminals — that’s why knowing who’s trading it is crucial. The challenge, says COO Paul Mennega of Goldmoney, a Canadian precious metal financial services firm, is authenticating and onboarding new customers instantly while managing the risk. He explains how...

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Urban Massage’s Customer Database Leaked
November 27, 2018

A popular London-based massage startup has leaked its entire customer database — and could face steep fines due to violating GDPR (General Date Protection Regulation) rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Venezuela Ex-Treasurer Sentenced For $1 Billion In Bribes, Gets 10 Years
November 27, 2018

The former national treasurer of Venezuela was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday (November 27), Reuters reported. 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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EU Watchdogs File Privacy Complaint Against Google
November 27, 2018

Google is facing a privacy complaint filed by a group of European consumer watchdogs that contend the internet giant used manipulative tactics to track the locations of web users so that it could target ads to them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Financial Firms Plagued By Tech Outages
November 27, 2018

Financial Services companies in the U.K. aren’t doing a good job keeping their IT systems up and running, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announcing financial services firms reported a 138 percent increase in tech outages during 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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KYC In The Precious Metals Business
November 27, 2018

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Money Laundering? Dutch Police Find $400K In Washing Machine
November 26, 2018

Money laundering took on a new meaning this past week after Dutch police arrested a man who had hidden $400,000 in cash inside the drum of a washing machine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Major Retailers Brace For Gift Card Fraud
November 23, 2018

To counter fraud as the holiday season approaches, Best Buy, Target and Walmart made changes to their gift card programs. The moves were announced by the attorneys general of Pennsylvania and New York, Reuters reported. They also come amid an initiative to take on fraudsters...

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USPS API Security Flaw Exposed 60 Million Users’ Data
November 23, 2018

A flaw on the website of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) reportedly exposed account data for an estimated 60 million users, KrebsOnSecurity reported Wednesday (November 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...