Search results for "security"

October 11, 2023
Internet Companies Successfully Defend Against Largest-Ever Denial-of-Service Attack

Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare have successfully defended against the largest-known denial-of-service attack on the internet, raising concerns about a new technique that could potentially cause widespread disruption. Denial-of-service attacks involve overwhelming targeted...


October 11, 2023
Some Consumers Might Need Rewards and Discounts to Try Biometric...

Biometric authentication, a technology that uses unique physical or behavioral traits for identity verification, has gained popularity in recent years.  In fact, according to joint PYMNTS Intelligence-AWS study “Tracking the...


October 11, 2023
Subprime Consumers Are ‘Credit Marginalized’ as Spending Lifelines Dry Up

Through the next few months, the purses and wallets will open in anticipation of holiday spending. Beyond the cash flow hangover that might be a result, and as consumers continue...


October 11, 2023
Curios Integrates With Stripe to Streamline Web3 Payments

Blockchain and Web3 platform Curios integrated with payment processor Stripe. The combination “marks a significant milestone for Curios, as it empowers the platform to facilitate seamless, secure and global commerce...


October 11, 2023
Adobe, Microsoft Lead Coalition to Source Origin of AI Content

Fake news is getting more real, and so is the problem for companies and their audiences. That’s because as the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI) advance, the images and...


October 11, 2023
Zip Co-Founder: Generative AI Turns Procurement Complexities Into Workflow Clarities 

Technology simplifies, at least that is its promise. That’s because, when effectively implemented, digital solutions can break down legacy silos and remove countless man hours from laborious and redundant processes....


October 11, 2023
SEC Investigates Twitter’s Security Lapse Pre-Elon Musk Acquisition

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently conducting an investigation into Twitter Inc.’s handling of a 2018 security breach that exposed users’ personal information prior to Elon Musk’s acquisition...


October 10, 2023
Revolut Rolls Out Latest App to 35 Million Global Accountholders

Revolut has launched the latest version of its app — Revolut 10 — for its more than 35 million global accountholders. “You asked for all things money made easy, so we challenged ourselves...


October 10, 2023
Report: Hamas Received $41 Million in Crypto Since 2021

The recent attack on Israel by Hamas reportedly may have been funded in part by cryptocurrency.  A review of Israeli government seizure orders and blockchain analytics reports revealed that Hamas...


Digital Fraud
Report: Merchants Fight Data Breaches, Payments Fraud with Employee Education, Cybersecurity Insurance Merchants are all too aware of the risks of fraud and data breaches as more business goes online. In the “Digital Fraud Tracker®,” done in collaboration with and supported by PayPal, Corvus Insurance’s Jason Rebholz explains why businesses must emphasize employee education and require partners to obtain cybersecurity insurance to make sure they’re protected and able to bounce back.
The Role of Fraud Screening in Minimizing Failed Payments

Most eCommerce merchants miss a crucial piece of the security puzzle: Just 33% use screening mechanisms that can identify potential fraud as the cause of failed payments. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study, “The Role of Fraud Screening in Minimizing Failed Payments,” a collaboration with Nuvei, draws on insights from 300 executives about the efficacy of eCommerce screening mechanisms.