In one of the latest payment card data breaches reported affecting the hotel industry, InterContinental Hotels Group said that 12 hotels in the United States were compromised. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
A number of what The Wall Street Journal has termed “high-profile” arrests in Russia, tied in part to that country’s Federal Security Service, have pointed to Russian hacking that had an impact in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
The use of fake or synthetic identities is actually scarier than it may sound, in fact, the fraud perpetrated by the cybercriminals behind these identities is costing the U.S. nearly $50 billion per year. Pat Phelan, SVP of identity at TransUnion, recently joined PYMNTS to...
A new email scam is making the rounds — this time, cybercriminals are impersonating parcel delivery companies in Australia. 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...
Authorities in Asia and Europe have apprehended five members of an international hacking ring accused of sophisticated attacks on bank ATMs that cost the financial institutions hit about €3 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
A virus that infected the computer system of the Licking County government offices in Ohio has shut down the entire network, including that of the local police force, and a financial demand was made to restore everything back to normal, according to TechCrunch. Get the...
Consumers might have felt a bit safer using their credit card with the introduction of EMV chip technology, but thieves looking to steal your information have managed to find a way to still gain access to PIN numbers, as well as your card’s chip in...
A pawnbroker in Virginia will have to face paying restitutions to customers whom the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Attorney General of Virginia said it deceived about the actual costs of its loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Most people never dream that identity fraud could happen to them in their lifetime. And if it’s not caught quickly, there’s a significant chance of nefarious activity harming future well-intentioned activities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
