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FBI Arrests Fugitive Wanted for $200M in Credit Card Fraud
January 26, 2017

After nearly four years of evading authorities, a fugitive implicated in one of the Justice Department’s largest credit card fraud schemes gave himself up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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French Central Bank Chief Urges Insurance Firms to Up Cybersecurity
January 26, 2017

Francois Villeroy de Galhau, governor of France’s central bank, is calling insurance companies in the country to significantly step up their cyber risk coverage for clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Transaction Laundering’s Newest Art Form
January 26, 2017

The good news is that risk and compliance solutions work. The bad news is that, in response, criminals have taken the payments path of least resistance, shifting into systems with less oversight and more anonymity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Charger Ransomware “Hiding In Plain Sight” In Google Play Store
January 25, 2017

It looks like ransomware has gotten by the safeguard in Google Play, the official Android marketplace for apps. Called Charger, the ransomware was hiding out in an app called Energy Rescue for at least one Android handset user, according to a blog post from Check...

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Wells Fargo Tipped Off Before Inspections
January 25, 2017

Wells Fargo’s fake account scandal was able to go on for so long partly because bank branches were given notification ahead of visits from Wells Fargo’s internal monitors who would do inspection of branches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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BREAKING: TransUnion Releases New Data On Identity Theft, Fraud
January 25, 2017

As fraud and identity theft continue to evolve and become more sophisticated threats, TransUnion announced the launch of its new suite of solutions to help businesses take a holistic approach to fighting back against cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Facing Reality: Solving For Safe Sales
January 25, 2017

When it comes to choosing a bank, for consumers, it’s increasingly about the app. It’s then up to the bank to ensure the app is safe. For the January Digital Identity Tracker™ cover story, PYMNTS spoke with Don Bergal, CMO at financial tech firm Avoka,...

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FTC Pushes Cross-Device Transparency To Consumers
January 24, 2017

In a new report, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provided recommendations for the industry on how to support transparency and choice for consumers when using cross-device tracking technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Lloyds The Victim Of Denial-Of-Service Attack Two Weeks Ago
January 24, 2017

Lloyds Banking Group was reportedly the victim of a cyberattack two weeks ago that hurt online services. 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...