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Security & Fraud
iPhone Facial Recognition Flaw Found
August 22, 2016

The Apple iPhone 6s “Live Photo” feature may present a biometric security vulnerability in various mobile banking applications. 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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Facial Recognition Can Be Hacked With Internet Images
August 22, 2016

Facial recognition is supposed to make computing and banking much more secure, but just like most efforts to fight the bad guys, hackers can apparently infiltrate that, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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US Government .Gov Email Addresses Targeted
August 22, 2016

The U.S. government has long been a prime target for hackers, both in the U.S. and overseas, and apparently, hackers were busy this past weekend, with Krebs on Security reporting a massive email bomb targeted at .gov addresses. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Why Bitcoin And Ransomware Seem To Go Hand In Hand
August 19, 2016

As the instances and threat of ransomware continues to wreak havoc on both businesses, governments and individuals around the world, it seems as though bitcoin has found itself closely intertwined with the malicious software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Sage Employee Detained On Suspicion Of Defrauding Company
August 18, 2016

A Sage Group employee was arrested in London on Wednesday (Aug. 17) on suspicion that she conspired to defraud the software company located in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Security Researcher Flips The Script On Scammers
August 18, 2016

A security researcher from France is giving cybercriminals a taste of their own medicine. 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...

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Say Hello To The New Kids On The Fraudster Block
August 18, 2016

It’s natural to worry about teens acting reckless on the roads when they first get their driver’s license or even skipping school, but what about hacking into your POS system? Yes, that’s right. Many we consider to be the “hope of the future” are actually...

SWIFT Too Slow On Security Risks?
August 18, 2016

Small banks may have proven to be a security risk for SWIFT, but a new report quotes current and former executives who say too little was done too late, despite the warning signs.

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Following The Ransomware-As-A-Service Money Trail
August 18, 2016

IT security company Check Point released its in-depth research on the growing threat of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). 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...