Security & Fraud

Samsung Addresses Vulnerability On Galaxy Devices
June 22, 2015

With the media storm continuing to swirl around NowSecure’s research showing millions of Samsung mobile device users are at risk due to a significant security threat, the phone maker broke their silence on the issue late last week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

BillGuard App Bulks Up With ID Theft Protection
June 19, 2015

The service that aims to turn your smartphone into a security fortress against fraud launched an identity protection feature within its new plan structure for mobile yesterday (June 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cybersecurity Pros Warn Against Insider Threats
June 19, 2015

Insider threats are on the rise and many companies are not prepared to handle them, results of a recent comprehensive survey showed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Is High-Value Data Truly Secure?
June 18, 2015

“Unsure” or “not confident at all” were the responses given by 55 percent of IT users from around the world when asked if their organization’s files were being backed up, according to a survey performed by global data storage and information security company Imation. Get...

Lapse In Apple Security May Result In ‘Devastating’ Attacks
June 18, 2015

Just weeks after Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered a blistering speech on privacy and security, researchers have once again cast a shadow on the perception of the company’s devices and applications being a more secure option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Danal Unlocks Mobile Commerce For Orange
June 17, 2015

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Samsung Smartphone Software Security Flaw Discovered
June 17, 2015

Over 600 million Samsung mobile device users may be at risk due to a significant security threat, according to researchers at mobile security specialist NowSecure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

OPM Claims 10M Cyberattacks Stopped Monthly
June 17, 2015

In the first congressional hearing since the U.S. announced that the data of 4 million current and former federal employees had been compromised, the head of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management stated 10 million intrusion attempts are thwarted in an average month. Get the...

Kill Switches Do More Than Protect Data
June 16, 2015

The same technology that allows mobile device owners to protect their information by wiping data or disabling a phone remotely has also decreased the overall number of reported instances of smartphone theft in the U.S., a Consumer Reports study said last week. Get the Full...