Security & Fraud

Security & Fraud
Payment Security In The Palm Of (The Cardholder’s) Hand
February 18, 2016

Imagine if your payments – or at least the technology powering them – were smart enough to know that a customer’s mobile device being in one location while a payment is made in another could mean fraud. PYMNTS recently caught up with John Badovinac, Director...

White House Picks Two To Lead Cybersecurity Group
February 18, 2016

The government has just named two leaders in its ongoing (and, at this point, arguably losing) battle with cybercrime. 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...

Fraudsters Gaming Gamers (Out Of Money)
February 17, 2016

Pretty much anyone who interacts online is a potential target of fraud — and that includes gamers. 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...

Rise Of The Machines (In Fighting Fraud)
February 17, 2016

As the data created by online transactions continues to expand at a rapid pace, so, too, do the security elements surrounding them. Todd Clark, SVP and head of STAR Network and debit processing at First Data, explains how machine learning creates a “smarter point of...

Security & Fraud
Why Dating Apps Are A Security Problem Waiting To Happen
February 16, 2016

Bad news for the increasing number of Americans who are finding their true love — or at least their date for the evening — on the various dating applications that comprise the mobile Web. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Hackers Sell 1M Consumers’ Bank Details On Open Internet
February 15, 2016

A pretty significant criminal enterprise is taking place online, and those behind the operation aren’t being particularly shy about it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
The Week In Hacks
February 13, 2016

Fascination with the inner workings of the U.S. government is almost never at what anyone would call a fever pitch. There are test patterns that have better ratings than C-Span every week. Unless the United States government is not currently shut down, under armed assault...

Western Union Warns Of Fake IRS Payments Scam
February 12, 2016

Another fake IRS scheme has surfaced. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

Fraudsters Hack Kohl’s Cash
February 12, 2016

Online fraudsters are apparently taking advantage of Kohl’s rebate program to turn unwanted orders into illegitimate purchases. 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...