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Security & Fraud
Court Says DOJ Can Police Password Theft
July 06, 2016

In a recent federal appeals court decision, the U.S. Department of Justice can proceed to monitor password theft — actions that take their legality from a 1984 anti-hacking law, Reuters reported on Tuesday (July 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Android Devices Suffering From Flawed Full Disk Encryption En Masse
July 05, 2016

Nothing says welcome back from a long holiday weekend like a massive security flaw in the mostly commonly carried smartphone OS on Earth. 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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The Authentication Crack In Bureau Data
July 05, 2016

Canada just said that it was OK for FIs to use “non-traditional” data sources to validate a consumer’s identity. It’s seen as a big victory for thin-file customers, and an important crack in the “it always has to be bureau and nothing but the bureau”...

Transitioning From Paper To Virtual Payments, With A New Precept
July 05, 2016

B2B firms are making the switch from paper checks to electronic transactions – but the transition sometimes needs a technological nudge. TSYS’ Virtual Payment Precept adds security and speed to transactions though virtual accounts, as the company explains.

Why Lyft/Uber Settled Without Taking Money
July 04, 2016

The legal dispute between Uber and Lyft — complete with accusations of spying flung back and forth and a reported hack by a former employee — ended in a settlement last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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One-Star Amazon Review Garners Shopper Threats
July 04, 2016

A security developer may be regretting the negative review he left for a product on Amazon. 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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CFPB Recoups $24.5M For Consumers Hit With Illegal Payment Collection
July 01, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday (June 30) that it has, through the first four months of 2016, recovered $24.5 million for consumers harmed by illegal auto finance and other types of loans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google’s Security Team Finds Slew Of Symantec, Norton Flaws
July 01, 2016

Critical vulnerabilities in Symantec and Norton security products were discovered by Google’s “project zero” team, Fortune reported on Wednesday (June 29). 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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ACLU Challenges Constitutionality Of Anti-Hacking Law
June 30, 2016

The American Civil Liberties Union heads to federal court to fight the constitutionality of an anti-hacking law. 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...