Security & Fraud

Justice Department Investigates Uber Data Breach
December 21, 2015

The U.S. Department of Justice launched a criminal investigation to find out if employees of Lyft were involved in a data breach against competitor Uber in May 2014. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

BoA’s Data Mapping Scheme To Take On Cybercriminals
December 17, 2015

How can big banks be prepared to take on the rapidly changing cybercriminal landscape? 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...

What Fraudsters and Pirates Have In Common
December 17, 2015

In the post-EMV world, there’s a dark side of payments that’s driving headlines, but one that doesn’t always drive how merchants tailor their business decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Security & Fraud
MacKeeper Hack Exposes 13M Accounts
December 16, 2015

A suite of software designed to keep Apple’s Mac computers safe and secure is now under fire for exposing the personal information of millions of Mac owners after a recent data breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Consumer Insights
Can Millennial Influencers Save Hoverboards From Crashing And Burning?
December 16, 2015

To the casual observer, it would seem like hoverboards’ moment in the sun is finally starting to end. When the gadgets burst onto the scene in the summer, it seemed like nothing could stop the six to 12 miles per hour of momentum the little...

International
VTech Hacker Caught By British Police
December 15, 2015

In an indication of just how digitally dependent the world has become, many became aware of the fact that children’s gadget maker VTech had been collecting and storing all data their young users input into their devices when news broke of the company’s data breach...

News
2015’s Hottest Gift Is Going Down In Flames
December 15, 2015

In 1998, the Furby was the must-have Christmas toy. In 2009, that honor went to Zhu Zhu pets. However, with Christmas 2015 just weeks away, the must-have tech gadget of the season might be under a lot fewer trees than first thought. Get the Full...

Why 2015 Is The Most Secure Holiday On Record
December 15, 2015

With record spending on the horizon this holiday season, will that equate to record levels of fraud? Not necessarily, says Stephanie Ericksen, Vice President of Risk Products at Visa. In fact, Ericksen says, 2015 is shaping up to be the most secure holiday on record.

Experian Unloads Consumer Data Businesses
December 15, 2015

Big changes in the world of data analysis and fraud protection continue to roll out this week with some of the biggest names in the sector — including Experian and Symphony Technology Group (STG) — coming together to make some notable announcements. Get the Full Story...