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Security & Fraud
Bangladesh IDs 20 Cybertheft Suspects
April 19, 2016

Reuters reported on Monday (April 18) that Bangladeshi investigators have identified 20 suspects tied to cybertheft of as much as tens of millions of dollars from the nation’s central bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

ACH Alert Says It Stopped $615M In ACH Fraud
April 19, 2016

ACH Alert, a provider of fraud prevention solutions, announced yesterday (April 18) at NACHA PAYMENTS 2016 that the amount of fraudulent transactions hit a new record last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Why Apple Isn’t Worried About The Government (For Now)
April 18, 2016

While Apple engineers don’t consider the U.S. government part of their “primary threat model,” they seem to have handily evaded the government’s attempts to gain access to one of the phones of the San Bernardino shooters (thereby giving it a doorway to access the millions...

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Experts Warn Against Connected Car Hacking
April 18, 2016

According to Eugene Kaspersky — the founder of Kaspersky Lab and an internationally recognized expert on cybersecurity — cars connected to the Web will represent a desirable target for hackers in the coming decade. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Pressure Mounts For IRS Chief To Resign Over Breach
April 18, 2016

A Republican lawmaker is calling for IRS Commissioner John Koskinen to step down. 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....

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‘Double-Headed Beast’ Banking Malware Is On The Prowl
April 18, 2016

A hybrid Trojan malware is on the loose and has been used in attacks against more than 24 different U.S. and Canadian banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FBI: Ransomware Attacks On Pace To Be $1 Billion Market
April 18, 2016

Ransom may seem like a concept from a bygone era: Rich heiresses held for a bag of money. An outdated concept that happens infrequently today, right? Wrong. The reality is ransom has gone high-tech, and it’s more lucrative than ever. The new targets? Businesses, organizations,...

What Pollsters Can Learn From Fraud Fighters
April 18, 2016

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Most Consumers Don’t Ditch Breached Companies
April 15, 2016

For companies that may have been breached, don’t fret — you may not lose your 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 daily newsletter,...