Security & Fraud

Justice Served To Payment Card-Stealing Malware Creator
February 01, 2016

The co-creator of a malicious malware that was used to steal payment card data and passwords from millions of computers worldwide was sentenced to five years’ probation on Friday (Jan. 29), Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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HSBC Hit By Cyberattack
January 29, 2016

HSBC customers are experiencing yet another outage, but this time it’s due to a cyberattack. 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,...

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Google Capital Throws $75M To Phone Fraud Startup
January 29, 2016

Pindrop Security, a security startup that has phone fraud in its sights, has garnered a $75 million Series C funding round led by Google Capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Where Payments Security Fits On Digital Channel Priorities
January 28, 2016

When have retailers had more to keep track of in their day-to-day operations than right now? Managing in-store inventory, fulfilling online sales and everything in between can keep even the smoothest-running organizations busier than they ever thought possible, but there’s still another issue that retailers...

Tech Startups’ Post-IPO Slumps Spark SEC Scrutiny
January 28, 2016

The valuations that had been the hallmark of high-flying tech companies are now under the microscope of regulators in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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How Cybersecurity Startups Plan To Outsmart Hackers
January 27, 2016

Cybersecurity startups are increasingly investing in developing ultra-smart anti-fraud tools to protect against maturing, new age cybercriminals. 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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Mobile Payments Data Security Fears Flood IT Sector
January 27, 2016

The growth of mobile payment acceptance is driving adoption, but it is, at the same time, creating a data security vacuum in the back end, with most companies reportedly lagging behind in upgrading their security profiles, Gemalto research has found. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Millions Of eCommerce Sites At Risk From Magento Bug
January 27, 2016

A just-patched weakness in the Magento eCommerce platform has left millions of online merchants potentially at risk of a hijacking attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

B2B Payments
Will Tesco Inquiry Bring Sea Change To UK Payments?
January 27, 2016

In the United Kingdom, tremors over late payments may be spilling over into a seismic event. 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...