Security & Fraud

Hackers Like Gas Stations Now
August 10, 2015

The argument that cybercriminals will hack just about any system they can has gained more fuel. 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...

Inside The Cash Supply Chain
August 10, 2015

If you asked most Americans what Amazon does, the vast majority would say something along the lines of “big online retailer.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Opts To Enhance Mobile Device Security
August 07, 2015

Security threats on Android mobile devices are unfortunately nothing new, but Google is now taking steps to ease concerns over the security of its Nexus phones and tablets.

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Android Security Hack Could Compromise Fingerprints
August 07, 2015

Fingerprint scans may not be as secure as some may have thought, Fast Company reported Thursday (Aug. 6). 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...

Why SMBs Aren’t Ready For EMV
August 07, 2015

As the EMV-liability shift inches closer, the real question will be whether or not businesses are ready for the change. And as most surveys have show, most small businesses won’t be. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Payments Tech Provider Pushes For Security Standards
August 07, 2015

Mercury Payments Systems has started a new initiative that looks to educate payment partners and other entities on how to deal with data breaches and other security issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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ACI Worldwide Powers Computop’s E-Merchant Fraud Prevention
August 07, 2015

Global payment service provider Computop announced its partnership with global payments company ACI Worldwide yesterday (Aug. 6) which will provide merchants with an integrated online payments and fraud prevention solution.

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China’s Answer To Fraud: Cybercops
August 06, 2015

The Chinese government is planning to step up its national cybersecurity by setting up police units at the major Internet companies to avert fraud, crimes and rumors, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Global Card Fraud Damages Reach $16B
August 06, 2015

The losses from worldwide fraud on credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards hit $16.31 billion last year on a total card sales volume of $28.844 trillion, The Nilson Report announced yesterday (August 5).