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Security & Fraud
Is IoT The Next Ransomware Victim?
April 26, 2016

Cybercriminals are turning the attention of ransomware attacks to target the burgeoning market of connected devices. 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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SWIFT Software Hack Details Emerge
April 26, 2016

Bad news broke on Monday morning (April 25) for global payments messaging platform SWIFT as BAE Systems released analysis concluding that cyberthieves hacked into SWIFT’s software, causing the $81 million bank heist from the Bangladesh central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Authentication Solutions Fuel The Journey Toward Digital Security
April 26, 2016

Few industries have taken to recent technological evolutions quite like the travel sector, which has molded itself expertly to digital progress. From purchasing transit tickets through eCommerce sites to checking into hotels from smartphone apps, entire itineraries can be planned, paid for and confirmed online....

Spotify Security Breach Surfaces
April 26, 2016

It appears as though Spotify might be inadvertently “streaming” some data that users would prefer be kept private — although the streaming music platform attests that there is no cause for concern. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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SecureWorks IPO Shows Tech Less Than Secure?
April 25, 2016

Yes, it was a long time coming, but the latest tech initial public offering to start down the lane may bring more questions than it answers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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‘Fraud Squad’ Cracks $43M Money Laundering Ring
April 25, 2016

The City of London Police made what’s believed to be the biggest seizure ever by U.K. law enforcement last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Did Facebook’s Backdoor Hack Put Consumers At Risk?
April 25, 2016

A new report suggests that Facebook’s security may not be as good as it appears. 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,...

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FireEye Claims China Has Shifted Cyberhack Focus
April 25, 2016

China may be changing its views on conventional hacking and cybertheft — at least, that’s the perspective of U.S.-based cybersecurity firm FireEye. 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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SWIFT Software Likely Compromised By Bangladesh Bank Hackers
April 25, 2016

Bad news this morning for SWIFT — the rather centrally important global financial platform. According to Reuters, cybercriminals who managed to lift $81 million from the Bangladesh central bank earlier this year probably managed that feat by hacking SWIFT’s software. That, at least, is the opinion...