Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
The Week In Hacks
February 13, 2016

Fascination with the inner workings of the U.S. government is almost never at what anyone would call a fever pitch. There are test patterns that have better ratings than C-Span every week. Unless the United States government is not currently shut down, under armed assault...

Western Union Warns Of Fake IRS Payments Scam
February 12, 2016

Another fake IRS scheme has surfaced. 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 form, you agree to receive...

Fraudsters Hack Kohl’s Cash
February 12, 2016

Online fraudsters are apparently taking advantage of Kohl’s rebate program to turn unwanted orders into illegitimate purchases. 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...

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Bluefin Settles With FTC Over Credit Card Payment Scheme
February 12, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday (Feb. 11) a settlement agreement with Capital Payments, perhaps better known as Bluefin Payment Systems, for a total consideration of $2.6 million tied to an alleged telemarketing scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Cyber Chief Defends Criticized $6B Security System
February 12, 2016

While a $6 billion federal security system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently came under fire for not doing its job properly, the agency’s top cyber official came to the defense of plans to expand the system despite the longstanding criticism,...

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FBI Charges Race Car Driver In Alleged Payday Lending Scheme
February 11, 2016

In what has been held up as one of the biggest criminal cases to be brought against a payday lender, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Feb. 10) that federal prosecutors have brought charges against two men, a “businessman-turned-race-car-driver” and his attorney, alleging that they overcharged...

Riskified Accelerates Fraud Prevention Services
February 11, 2016

Riskified’s chargeback guarantee has earned it further investment. 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 form, you...

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Cyberthreat Analysis Startup Raises $8M
February 11, 2016

Hexadite, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in orchestration and automation, announced it closed a $8 million Series A funding round Wednesday (Feb. 10). The seed round included participation from Hewlett Packard Ventures, Ten Eleven Ventures and YL Ventures. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

IRS Computer Systems Under Attack
February 10, 2016

Another day, another U.S. government agency under attack by cybercriminals, it seems. 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...