Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
A Fraudster Speaks Out On Account Takeover Fraud
October 23, 2017

If fraud attacks are the flu, then the Equifax data breach was a raging fever: a symptom (albeit a dramatic one) of a larger illness that will almost inevitably infect any organization that hasn’t had its shots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
October 23, 2017

What do consumers want? Merchants think they have the answers: ease, efficiency and instant gratification. Oh, and security, too – but not at the expense of that frictionless user experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Symantec: 25 Percent Of FI-Connected Devices Vulnerable To Attack
October 20, 2017

According to security software company Symantec’s “Q2 Mobile Threat Intelligence Report: Mobility and Finance,” 25 percent of the mobile devices used by employees of financial service companies have unpatched security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, the report found 15 percent of these mobile devices have been connected to...

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Transaction Monitoring: Bracing For The Aftermath Of The Equifax Breach
October 20, 2017

Fraudsters’ methods are always changing. That means, try as they might, banks and financial institutions will never be able to keep all of them at bay. However, Dan McKenzie, Fiserv’s North America director of business development, says keeping fraudsters out isn’t the most important part...

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Before You Use The Word ‘Deep,’ Show Me The Learning
October 20, 2017

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Wells Fargo CEO Bullish On The Future
October 19, 2017

Tim Sloan, Wells Fargo’s chief executive officer, believes the embattled bank will recover the growth it lost from its fake account scandal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Half Of Americans Think Fraud Online Is A Given
October 19, 2017

According to Paysafe research, nearly 60 percent of Americans feel that becoming victims of fraud is inevitable when shopping online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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US Federal Reserve Upping Its Focus On Payments Security
October 19, 2017

Saying that payments and their security have reached a “critical juncture,” the U.S. Federal Reserve will be scaling up its focus on payment security and the new technologies that drive it, Federal Reserve board governor Jerome Powell said on Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FTC Gets $4.1M Judgment Against Fake Payday Lender
October 18, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday (Oct. 17) it had obtained a $4.1 million judgment and a ban on a payday lender. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...