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WWW Creator Tim Berners-Lee Shapes Web Rescue Strategy
November 25, 2019

British scientist and World Wide Web (WWW) creator Tim Berners-Lee has designed a strategy to save the internet from corruption and falsehoods,  The Guardian reported on Sunday (Nov. 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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T-Mobile Data Breach Puts Personal Data Of 1M+ Customers At Risk
November 24, 2019

A recent data breach exposed the personal data of more than 1 million prepaid T-Mobile customers, reports said on Friday (Nov. 22). 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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Google Cloud Server Left A Billion Users’ Info Vulnerable
November 22, 2019

A database that aggregated 1.2 billion people’s personal data, which included email addresses, phone numbers and social media accounts, was discovered on an unprotected server in October, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Fraud Control, Business Travel, Staying Competitive In The Sharing Economy
November 22, 2019

In the $37 billion homesharing market, fraudsters are increasingly exploiting the speed and convenience that platforms promise. As Airbnb recently learned (in a big way), failing to validate the legitimacy of listings can sour consumer relationships, and lead to lost revenue. In the latest Payments...

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Security Concerns Prompt Fed To Strengthen Big Tech Oversight
November 22, 2019

Ongoing security concerns have prompted the Federal Reserve to further scrutinize big tech firms that serve the banking industry, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Thursday (Nov. 21), citing a senior official. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Moving Issuers — And Auth Rates — Past Fraud Prevention To Revenue Protection
November 22, 2019

Fraud is hardly a new phenomenon in retail — in fact, it is probably safe to assume that fraud in some form or other has been there since the beginning. The minute the first shop opened for business, some fraudster likely got the idea to...

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Kicking Fraudsters Out Of Online Games
November 22, 2019

It’s been said cybercriminals look for the path of least resistance when they target businesses or online marketplaces to steal data or money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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FCC Calls For ‘Comprehensive Effort’ In US 5G Security
November 21, 2019

The U.S. doesn’t have a comprehensive strategy for 5G security, according to Jessica Rosenworcel, one of five Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners. 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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Even Steel Bars Can’t Keep Internet Scams In Check
November 21, 2019

Internet scammers, by nature, are a resourceful lot. 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...