Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Oklahoma Accused Of Seeking Illegal Bank Account Access
June 20, 2016

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is coming under fire for its alleged request for illegal access to consumer bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Russian Cybergangs Linked To Massive Bank Heists
June 20, 2016

The malware used by several cybergangs in Russia and Eastern Europe has been tied back to the string of bank heists that resulted in the Bangladesh cyberheist, where $81 million was taken without a trace from the central bank’s account at the NY Fed. Get the...

Will Ethereum Survive The $50M Hack?
June 17, 2016

The hacking of an experimental virtual currency project called the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) has sent a chill into the digital currency ecosystem. More specifically, Ether, a bitcoin-like digital currency alternative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Visa Announces How It Wants To Help Merchants Accelerate EMV Chip Migration
June 16, 2016

Earlier today Visa announced a handful of new moves aimed at pushing EMV chip adoption among merchants. Changes include streamlined tech requirements, an amended (and simplified) terminal certification process, and a further commitment to offering technical support and expertise for merchants. Get the Full Story...

Home Depot Sues MasterCard, Visa Over Chip Card Security
June 16, 2016

Visa and MasterCard are using security measures prone to fraud, putting retailers and customers at risk of thieves, The Home Depot says in a new federal antitrust lawsuit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Why FIs Have Trouble Identifying Fraudulent Activity
June 16, 2016

It’s getting harder for financial institutions to distinguish between fraudulent activity and the activity performed by their legitimate customers. 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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Is Palm Authentication The Next Big Banking Trend?
June 16, 2016

Fiserv is looking to transform the in-person banking experience into one that is both faster and more secure with the scan of a palm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Hacked Servers Sell For $6 On The Dark Web
June 16, 2016

Kaspersky Lab researchers exposed a massive global underground market selling more than 70,000 hacked servers from government entities, corporations and universities for as little as $6 each. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Rumor Mill: FireEye Has Turned Down Two Buyouts
June 16, 2016

Cybersecurity firm FireEye may have passed on several takeover proposals earlier this year. 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....