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Security & Fraud
NEW DATA: Consumers Want Sharing Economy Platforms To Verify Their Identity
August 20, 2019

Whether they are finding employment opportunities using platforms such as Freelancer.com, finding affordable lodging for their next vacation or merely hitching a ride across town using Uber or Lyft, some 111 million consumers daily use services offered by sharing economy platforms. Get the Full Story...

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Madoff Whistleblower Has GE On The Defense
August 19, 2019

Boston-based General Electric (GE) is defending itself against accounting fraud alleged by the same whistleblower who called out Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, Reuters reported on Monday (Aug. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Why Mobile Rewards Programs Attract Fraud
August 19, 2019

In the latest Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker, PYMNTS explores the latest developments in the world of QSR rewards programs and how credential stuffing and account takeovers are plaguing the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon Reportedly Sent Customers Wrong Order Info
August 16, 2019

Amazon customers are saying they have received email updates and invoices about orders that belong to other people, as reported on Friday (Aug. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Bluetooth Security Flaw Makes Users’ Device Data Vulnerable To Attack
August 16, 2019

A new Bluetooth security flaw was discovered that could leave users’ data unprotected and open to hackers, The Verge reported on Friday (Aug. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Fake Android Apps Downloaded More Than 8 Million Times
August 16, 2019

A security firm has discovered that dozens of fraudulent Android adware apps have been downloaded more than 8 million times from the Google Play store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Google Says That 300K People Still Use Hacked Passwords
August 16, 2019

Over 300,000 people who were compromised online are still using logins that were hacked, according to a new Google study unveiled at the USENIX Security Symposium in Santa Clara, California this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cap One Employees Warned Of Security Issues Pre-Hack
August 16, 2019

Capital One employees raised red flags over security risks before the company suffered a massive data breach. 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...

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Hy-Vee Says Customer Credit Card Info Was Compromised
August 15, 2019

Des Moines, Iowa-based supermarket chain Hy-Vee said credit card information for an undisclosed number of customers were exposed in a data breach, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...