Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
The Cyber Hack From Space
August 26, 2019

This week marked a historical milestone that many Americans probably missed in the course of trying to follow a news cycle that is always full, to say the least.  This week, allegedly, an American citizen’s bank account was hacked. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Hostinger Web Host Breach Exposed Data Of 14M Customers
August 25, 2019

All user passwords were reset at web hosting company Hostinger after it discovered a customer database was hacked, reports said on Sunday (Aug. 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Ping Identity Plans To Raise $100M With Public Listing
August 25, 2019

The Colorado-based online ID management company Ping Identity is going public and is trying to raise up to $100 million in an IPO on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker “Ping,” reports said on Friday (Aug. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Breach Of Mastercard Loyalty Program Affected 90K Germans’ Data
August 23, 2019

Belgian and German data protection regulators were notified by Mastercard of a possible data breach, Bloomberg reported on Friday (Aug. 23). 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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How FinTechs Combat Fraud Risk With Automation
August 22, 2019

FinTech firms are tapping into automation and training to stay on top of the latest security developments, while keeping an eye on evolving trends in the payments space. Fraud, for instance, is an ongoing threat, with nearly three-fourths of U.S. financial institutions reporting growing losses...

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Prosecutors Argue For Cap One Hacker To Remain In Jail
August 22, 2019

Federal prosecutors believe that the woman allegedly responsible for the Capital One hacking is a danger to society who needs to stay in prison while awaiting trial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Tech Firms Form Consortium For Data Protection
August 21, 2019

The Linux Foundation has announced that it will be forming a consortium dedicated to boosting the adoption of confidential computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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PayID Hack Prompts Warning From Banks Down Under
August 21, 2019

A recent PayID data breach reported to Australia’s New Payments Platform (NPP) has prompted banks to issue warnings to customers, FinTech Extra reported on Wednesday (Aug. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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The Future Is Secure For Smart Devices
August 21, 2019

Along with the growing popularity of IoT devices, from fitness wearables to smart fridges, comes increased security and privacy issues. Mounting data breaches and device vulnerabilities have prompted wariness around IoT adoption. The latest Intelligence of Things (IoT) Tracker details how these concerns are driving...