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Ponzi Schemes Are Alive and Kicking
April 04, 2017

The art of deceiving people out of money is nothing new. Dating back to the twentieth century with Charles Ponzi, Ponzi schemes have been used by people looking to make a quick buck at the expense of others for quite some time. Get the Full...

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North Korea Linked To Bangladesh Heist
April 04, 2017

On Monday (April 3), Kaspersky Lab revealed a link between North Korea and the multimillion-dollar cyberattack that rocked Bangladesh’s central bank and the financial industry as whole last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Kaspersky Lab Hunts Down Infamous Lazarus Hackers
April 04, 2017

Kaspersky Lab released the results of its investigation into the notorious hacking group known as Lazarus — the same group that is believed to be behind the theft of $81 million from the Central Bank of Bangladesh last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Cybercriminals Opt For Low-Tech ATM Attacks
April 04, 2017

New research shows that hackers are turning to a new, more low-tech ways to steal money out of ATMs, Wired reported. 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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Accenture Completes Acquisition Of iDefense; Gives Clients Better Security Tools
April 04, 2017

Accenture announced Monday (April 3) that it has completed its acquisition of the iDefense Security Intelligence Services business from VeriSign. 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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Following The Map To Digital Identity Evaluation
April 04, 2017

Assessing the identity of an individual behind any online transaction or onboarding process is a difficult task, especially in today’s digitally powered world where cybercrime and data breaches have made personal data and credentials even easier for fraudsters to get their hands on. Evaluating the...

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McDonald’s Claims Hacking On Its Canada Jobs Site
April 03, 2017

At one point or another, almost every organization’s cybersecurity is breached. Big or small, it seems that no one is immune from cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Netspend Agrees To Settle FTC Allegations
April 03, 2017

After a lengthy legal process with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Netspend Corporation has come to an agreement. The company, which serves those without a bank, specializes in providing prepaid Visa debit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...