Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Ethereum Hack Could Be Its Undoing
June 22, 2016

Not great news for digital or cryptocurrency advocates this week, though, on the upside, the normal target of complaint and critique (bitcoin) is not currently in the hot seat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The FBI’s 411M Photo Database Is Exposed
June 22, 2016

A new study has landed the FBI in hot water when it comes to privacy concerns. 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...

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Did National Australia Bank Spy On Its Customers?
June 21, 2016

Concerns about privacy breaches and unfair competition are on high after reports that National Australia Bank (NAB) is being tipped off when any of its business banking customers applies for a loan from a rival financial institution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Chinese Cyberespionage On The Decline, According To Experts
June 21, 2016

Today, in genuinely rare reporting, some good news on the cybersecurity front. 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...

Acer Hack Compromises Card Data Of 34.5K Customers
June 21, 2016

Computer manufacturer Acer announced that hackers may have stolen the payment credentials of thousands of its customers. 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...

Fed Watchdog To Review Bank Cybersecurity Practices
June 21, 2016

The Federal Reserve will use the scrutiny of its internal watchdog to find out how the U.S. central bank is policing the cybersecurity practices that are in place at the nation’s financial institutions. The central initiative was announced on Monday (June 20), Reuters reported. Get...

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SaaS Service GoToMyPC Hacked
June 21, 2016

GoToMyPC, a remote access software provider that lets users connect to their desktop from a different location, has become the latest victim of a cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Oklahoma Accused Of Seeking Illegal Bank Account Access
June 20, 2016

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is coming under fire for its alleged request for illegal access to consumer bank accounts. 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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Russian Cybergangs Linked To Massive Bank Heists
June 20, 2016

The malware used by several cybergangs in Russia and Eastern Europe has been tied back to the string of bank heists that resulted in the Bangladesh cyberheist, where $81 million was taken without a trace from the central bank’s account at the NY Fed. Get the...