Does backing up data to the “cloud” actually put it in easier reach for law enforcement? 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...
HSBC is no stranger to dealing with cyberattacks and outages, which may be a reason why the U.K. bank announced plans to roll out biometric security technology in a move to bring biometric banking to the mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Lyft is alleging that Uber is prying into its confidential information by cloaking its data requests behind the investigation of Uber’s data breach that affected 50,000 drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
There was a popular Internet scam going around the Web about five years ago that preyed on middle-aged and older people in particular. The individuals would get an email or text from a panicked loved one — usually a child or grandchild — that had...
Defendants accused of intentionally brokering hundreds of thousands of consumers’ sensitive data have settled their case brought by the Federal Trade Commission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Chainalysis, a cybercrime startup that’s focused on payments fraud across the digital currency space, has secured a deal with Europol’s European Cybercrime Center. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Vantiv Integrated Payments, a Vantiv company, announced Thursday (Feb. 18) the launch of the next phase of its Security Pays initiative. The Security Pays 2.0 release is aimed at driving an increased adoption of security products, while also promoting education and awareness of the methods...
In the wake of a payday lending scam that swindled money from consumers, the Federal Trade Commission is sending checks to consumers affected by the ruse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Payment processor Heartland Payment Systems announced Wednesday (Feb. 17) that it has joined forces with the Smart Card Alliance to launch the National Center for Advanced Payments and Identity Security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
