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Dunkin’ Alerts DD Perks Account Holders That Hackers May Have Accessed Data
November 29, 2018

Dunkin’, the operator of Dunkin’ Donuts franchises, is alerting DD Perks rewards program account holders that its profiles and data may have been accessed by a hacker in October. ZDNet, citing the company, reported Dunkin’ wasn’t the victim of a breach — but that it...

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Dell Reset All Customer Passwords After Attempted Data Hack
November 29, 2018

Dell announced that it reset passwords for all accounts on its online electronics store after it stopped hackers from trying to steal customer data. Citing a source familiar with the breach, Reuters reported that the company did not tell customers about the attack before it forced...

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US Charges Iranian Hackers For SamSam Cyberattack
November 29, 2018

The United States has indicted two Iranians for launching a major cyberattack using the ransomware “SamSam.” 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...

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Hackers Are Using Leaked NSA Tools To Target Networks
November 28, 2018

The UPnProxy vulnerability that was used more than a year ago as a National Security Agency (NSA)  hacking tool is still going unpatched by hundreds of thousands of computers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Danske Bank Charged In Money Laundering Scandal
November 28, 2018

Preliminary charges have been filed against Denmark’s biggest lender, Danske Bank, over allegations that it violated the country’s money laundering laws, according to a report by Reuters. The charges are related to the bank’s branch in Estonia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Google, FBI, Cybersecurity Firms Shut Down Online Ad Fraud Scam
November 28, 2018

Google, the FBI and White Ops, along with a handful of cybersecurity companies, recently collaborated to shut down a digital ad fraud scam that used 1.7 million computers to generate fake clicks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Using Automation To Accelerate Onboarding And Prevent Digital Fraud
November 28, 2018

Gold is like, well, gold to cybercriminals — that’s why knowing who’s trading it is crucial. The challenge, says COO Paul Mennega of Goldmoney, a Canadian precious metal financial services firm, is authenticating and onboarding new customers instantly while managing the risk. He explains how...

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Urban Massage’s Customer Database Leaked
November 27, 2018

A popular London-based massage startup has leaked its entire customer database — and could face steep fines due to violating GDPR (General Date Protection Regulation) rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Venezuela Ex-Treasurer Sentenced For $1 Billion In Bribes, Gets 10 Years
November 27, 2018

The former national treasurer of Venezuela was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday (November 27), Reuters reported. 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...