While it may still seem like something that was once reserved for science fiction, today consumers are increasingly interacting with biometric technology without giving it a second thought. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
KfW, a state-owned bank in Germany, has mistakenly transferred more than $5.4 billion to four banks due to a technical glitch. 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...
As far as cryptocurrencies have come in recent years, a number of security and fraud risk elements still remain. But developers are working to bring the seedier side of bitcoin to a close. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Just recently, Instagram joined the ranks of other social networks that allow their users to enable two-factor authentication. 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...
More transactions are being done online, and through mobile devices. At the same time, fraudsters are stepping up their efforts to target mobile and digital devices as ways to steal identities. IDology CEO John Dancu tells PYMNTS about the shifting landscape in fraud.
It’s been an interesting week when it comes to Apple’s cybersecurity news. Whether a mysterious “crime family” is really out to compromise iCloud and .mac accounts is yet to be seen, but either way the possible extortion of a tech giant is worrisome. In this...
A Russian hacker behind the Citadel malware toolkit pleaded guilty to computer fraud and faces a sentence of 10 years in a U.S. prison. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Thursday (March 23) that it took action against credit scoring company Experian and its subsidiaries for allegedly deceiving consumers about the use of credit scores it sold to consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
It turns out Americans don’t know as much about cybersecurity as they probably should. 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...