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AT&T Breaks Seizure-Causing Tweet Case
March 22, 2017

AT&T can be credited with cracking the identity of a Twitter user who sent an image that caused seizures to a Newsweek journalist. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Amazon Cracks Down On Counterfeits
March 22, 2017

Amazon.com is picking up its efforts to remove counterfeit products from its eCommerce site, expanding its program as part of a larger campaign to assure brands that Amazon isn’t a threat in the fight against counterfeit goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Coupa Software Hit By Major W-2 Form Phishing Fraud
March 22, 2017

Earlier this month, Coupa Software fell victim to a data breach that exposed the IRS W-2 payroll forms of its employees. 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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Giant Russian Money Laundering Scheme Sweeps Up Big Banks Worldwide
March 21, 2017

According to reports out this morning in The Guardian,  some of Britain’s best-known banks have processed around $740 million that came care of a massive money laundering operation. And if one happens to be an American reading this and feeling smug this AM — don’t. Get...

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Cybersecurity Watchdog In Germany Raises Alert Levels
March 20, 2017

Germany’s alert level against cyberattacks has now been raised to “heightened readiness” as the country prepares for its parliamentary elections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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G20 Finance Chiefs Pledge To Fight Cybercrime
March 20, 2017

The G20 is making a large coordinated effort to battle attacks on the global banking system. 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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House Democrat Demands A Meeting With Wells Fargo Executives
March 20, 2017

Executives at Wells Fargo may soon face an interview with the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. 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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Select Restaurants, Inc. Breached Via POS Vendor
March 20, 2017

Select Restaurants Inc., which owns a number of well-known restaurants nationwide, was identified by Google as possibly being the victim of a large credit card breach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Upromise Fined $500,000 By FTC For Violating Data Collection, Usage
March 20, 2017

Upromise, a membership reward service, was fined $500,000 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to settle allegations it violated a FTC rule that requires companies to disclose their data collection and usage of that data and get a third-party assessment of its data collection tools....