Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Pre-Data Breach, Equifax Suspected China Of Spying
September 13, 2018

Before it was the victim of a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of 143 million customers, Equifax was worried that sensitive data had been stolen by Chinese spies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Cybercriminals Harass FIs 81M Times In 2018 So Far
September 13, 2018

A new report has revealed that financial institutions (FIs) were hit with 81 million cybercrime attacks in the first half of 2018, with 27 million of those breaches targeting the mobile channel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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RBC Takes An Intelligence-Driven Approach To Bank Security
September 13, 2018

Bank branch visits are expected to decline 36 percent by 2023, as consumers embrace speedier banking on-the-go. But catering to demand for convenience is also creating new opportunities for fraudsters. In the new Omni Security And Authentication Report™, PYMNTS explores the tools FIs are deploying...

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Senate Commerce Committee Wants A Word With Google, Amazon, Twitter
September 12, 2018

AT&T, Twitter, Alphabet’s Google and three other major web and internet service companies plan to testify before a U.S. Senate panel later in September to lay out their consumer data privacy practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Offering Convenience Without Sacrificing Security
September 12, 2018

Seamless movement across connected and mobile devices, from checking a bank account balance on a smartwatch to shopping via a social platform, creates simplified and convenient experiences that customers crave. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
September 12, 2018

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Researcher Says British Airways Hack Due To Skimming Malware
September 11, 2018

RiskIQ, the security firm, told outlets on Tuesday (Sept. 11) that the data breach at British Airways was due to credit card skimming installed by malware hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Russian Hacker Extradited To Face Charges Over JPMorgan Attack
September 10, 2018

A Russian hacker has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a massive breach targeting JPMorgan Chase and other U.S. companies. Reuters reported that 35-year-old Andrei Tyurin was arrested in Georgia by request of U.S. authorities, according to U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman’s...

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EC Eyes Greater Enforcement Over Money Laundering
September 10, 2018

The European Commission is crafting a proposal aimed at giving the European Banking Authority more enforcement powers and resources to go after banks that are involved in criminal financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...