Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Encryption Battle Escalates With New Senate Proposal
April 14, 2016

Tensions between Washington and Silicon Valley may heat up with the circulation of the latest proposal from lawmakers that would force private companies to unlock encrypted devices and technology at the request of a court order. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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At-Home IoT Security Has More Holes Than Swiss Cheese
April 14, 2016

For all intents and purposes, it’s an excellent time to be a hacker. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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The Myth Of The MSRP
April 14, 2016

If there’s one thing online shopping provides that in-store browsing doesn’t, it’s the opportunity to find the right product at the right price. But evidence is emerging that the right price might just be designed to look that way. Get the Full Story Complete the...

FBI Hired The Pros To Hack The iPhone
April 14, 2016

In order to access the San Bernardino terrorist’s locked iPhone, the FBI reportedly called on the help of professional hackers. 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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HSBC Settles Legacy Credit Cards Case
April 14, 2016

HSBC Bank USA has reached an agreement to pay $35 million as part of a settlement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The settlement, according to a press release on Wednesday (April 13), resolves a regulatory review of billing practices tied to credit add-ons...

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President Obama Names MasterCard, Uber And Microsoft Execs To Cybersecurity Commission
April 14, 2016

The White House has announced the names of those to be appointed by the president to the new Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. 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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500M Digital Identities Exposed In 2015
April 13, 2016

New research from Symantec estimates that over half a billion identities were stolen or exposed online last year, along with even more companies not reporting the true extent of data loss during security breaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Real-Time Fraud Fix For ACH Launches
April 13, 2016

Fraud prevention technology provider ACH Alert has partnered with Venture Bank to provide customers with real-time fraud protection through its PRO-TECH solution, the companies announced on Tuesday (April 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Hackers Deliver Ransomware — With Customer Service
April 13, 2016

Law enforcement officials and security firms say many cybercriminals are now professionalizing ransomware by borrowing customer service or marketing tactics, Reuters reported on Tuesday (April 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...