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Security & Fraud
‘Cyber Incidents’ First Responder? The FBI
July 27, 2016

The FBI is now considered a key cyberleader. 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 Today. By completing this form, you...

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Did Kimpton Hotels Get Hacked?
July 27, 2016

Kimpton Hotels, which operates boutique hotels including 62 around the U.S. disclosed Tuesday (July 26) that it is looking into reports that credit cards were compromised at several of its hotels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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StackPath Grabs Up $180 Million In Funding
July 26, 2016

Aiming to stop hackers in their paths, startup StackPath came out of stealth mode on Monday (July 25) with $180 million in venture capital funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Cyber Firm Execs Hacked Rival’s Servers
July 25, 2016

The competition in the cybersecurity landscape may be getting ugly. 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 Today. By completing this...

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Edward Snowden Develops iPhone Case Spies Couldn’t Hack
July 22, 2016

Edward Snowden has long been warning the world about what the government can do with data gleamed off an iPhone or mobile device. But now he is putting action to his word by rolling out an iPhone case that he alleges even a spy couldn’t...

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Birkenstock Takes Amazon Counterfeiting Into Its Own Hands (And Feet)
July 22, 2016

Few dads and tropical tourists look as fetching in any piece of footwear as they do in Birkenstocks, and the company is well aware of the brand image it’s acquired. So aware, in fact, that it’s willing to go to drastic lengths to protect unauthorized...

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Malware Researchers Track Down Malicious Software Mastermind
July 22, 2016

The man behind Orcus RAT, a malicious remote access tool reportedly designed to compromise and control computers, was exposed by a group of malware hunters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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130 Cicis Locations Involved In Credit Card Breach
July 21, 2016

Fast-casual restaurants are supposed to offer the perfect blend of comfort and convenience to their diners. The problem is they’re not supposed to make things that easy for hackers going after credit card data, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fraud University: Class Is In Session
July 21, 2016

Much like any other successful professional out there, cybercriminals look for a good education and the right connections to get their foot in the door for their dream career. Fraud University may sound like a joke, but it’s just one example of the “bizarro” world...