Cybercrime

Cybercrime, or computer-oriented crime, is a crime that involves a computer and a network. The computer may have been used in the commission of a crime, or it may be the target.

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Being Hacked, Having Identity Stolen Top Americans’ Feared Crimes List

Being Hacked, Having Identity Stolen Top Americans’ Feared Crimes List
Being Hacked, Having Identity Stolen Top Americans’ Feared Crimes List
November 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

What worries Americans more than cybercrime? Maybe nothing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Equifax’s Big Earnings Miss And Warnings That More Attacks May Be Coming
Equifax’s Big Earnings Miss And Warnings That More Attacks May Be Coming
November 10, 2017  |  Earnings

Given that Equifax is the firm behind what was arguably the most comprehensive and damaging breach in U.S. history — a breach that left the...

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Same-Day ACH And Remote Retail Sizzle While Amazon Notches The Rare Fizzle Two-fer
Same-Day ACH And Remote Retail Sizzle While Amazon Notches The Rare Fizzle Two-fer
November 10, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It was a good week for same day ACH, voice activated virtual assistants and finding ways to attend to unattended retail - and sizzle abounded....

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Today In Data: Same-Day ACH Credit, Square Loans And Ransomware
Today In Data: Same-Day ACH Credit, Square Loans And Ransomware
November 09, 2017  |  Today In Data

In a world of evolving technology and instant offerings, financial institutions (FIs), cybersecurity providers, merchants and consumers must all remain aware of the innovative solutions...

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Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol
Cybercrime Getting ‘Bigger, Smarter And More Adept,’ Says Head Of Europol
November 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Referring to the rate of its growth and sophistication, Director of Europol Robert Wainwright says cybercrime is becoming a “remorseless” force of nature behind the 4,000...

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AIs Sizzle, ICOs Fizzle And Fraudsters Find A Way To Ruin Everyone’s Week
AIs Sizzle, ICOs Fizzle And Fraudsters Find A Way To Ruin Everyone’s Week
October 27, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle of The Week: Fraudsters Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Why The Switch To Electronic Payments Isn’t Enough To Combat Employee Fraud
Why The Switch To Electronic Payments Isn’t Enough To Combat Employee Fraud
October 26, 2017  |  B2B Payments

In Georgia, one Mohawk Industries employee allegedly scammed the company out of $766,000. In New York, a worker at Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. pled guilty to...

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FinServ IT Professionals Grow Worried As Bank Breaches Climb
FinServ IT Professionals Grow Worried As Bank Breaches Climb
October 25, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Of all the sensitive personal data consumers and businesses would rather not see compromised, financial data is surely toward the top of the list. But,...

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Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
October 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

What do consumers want? Merchants think they have the answers: ease, efficiency and instant gratification. Oh, and security, too – but not at the expense...

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