Security & Fraud

Cybercriminals Race To Exploit New Internet Domains
September 02, 2015

The significant increase in the number of new Internet addresses available has become a prime target for cybercriminals looking to lure users intro cybercrime traps, Reuters reported yesterday (Sept. 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Time’s (Almost) Up for US EMV Transition, Says Oberthur VP
September 02, 2015

Here we are, with just under a month to go till the EMV liability shift hits -- and U.S. merchants still have a lot of catching up to do. The time for adoption is now, says one Oberthur VP, who shares insight into how other...

Cybercriminals Target UK’s National Crime Agency
September 02, 2015

Days after the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested six teenagers for allegedly attempting to access a tool used by the hacker group known as Lizard Squad, the agency itself became the target of a cyberattack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Why Some Consumers Say ‘No’ To Contactless Pay
September 02, 2015

While contactless payments in the U.K. are seeing off-the-charts popularity among consumers, a relatively small but growing number of them are saying “no” to it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FireEye Partnership Fuels US Cybersecurity Push
September 01, 2015

The U.S. has taken a serious stance in the fight against cybercrime, and a new partnership between cybersecurity firms FireEye and Cybergy Partners is aimed at aiding that effort. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Outside Monitors Police Misbehaving FIs
September 01, 2015

Private watchdogs called outside monitors are becoming a useful and popular tool in keeping an eye on financial institutions. 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...

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iOS Malware Compromises 225K Apple Logins
September 01, 2015

A new strain of malware, known as KeyRaider, is targeting jailbroken iOS mobile devices and has already stolen more than 225,000 Apple IDs.

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US Drafts Sanctions Over Alleged China Cyber Hacking
August 31, 2015

The Obama Administration is reportedly taking a step toward holding China’s companies and individuals who have benefited from their government’s cyber theft accountable with economic sanctions.

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FBI Warns Of Financial Email Scams
August 31, 2015

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation warned Friday (Aug. 28) that a new email scam is targeting recipients’ financial firms, law firms and real estate enterprises. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...