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Voice AI Devices Vulnerable To Ultrasound Hacks
Voice AI Devices Vulnerable To Ultrasound Hacks
September 08, 2017  |  Voice Activation

Scientists have discovered that Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and other voice assistant programs can be controlled using inaudible ultrasound commands. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Wells Fargo’s Whistleblower Lawsuit Resurrected
Wells Fargo’s Whistleblower Lawsuit Resurrected
September 08, 2017  |  Legal

Wells Fargo saw a federal appeals court Thursday (Sept. 7) order a federal district judge to take another look at a whistleblower lawsuit lodged against...

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DraftKings, FanDuel Fined $2.6M For Unfair Practices
DraftKings, FanDuel Fined $2.6M For Unfair Practices
September 08, 2017  |  Legal

DraftKings and FanDuel will pay a combined $2.6 million as a settlement for unfair and deceptive practices affecting fantasy sports consumers. Get the Full Story...

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Visa Names Bank Of England Executive To Head European Operations
Visa Names Bank Of England Executive To Head European Operations
September 08, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Payments processor Visa announced Thursday (Sept. 7)  it has named Charlotte Hogg as the new executive vice president and chief executive officer of its European...

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Kohl’s Sizzles, ICOs Fizzle And Juicero’s Cold-Pressed Sales Run Dry
Kohl’s Sizzles, ICOs Fizzle And Juicero’s Cold-Pressed Sales Run Dry
September 08, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

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First Data: Tech With A Human Touch For SMBs Hit By Harvey
First Data: Tech With A Human Touch For SMBs Hit By Harvey
September 08, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Amid the ongoing devastation of Hurricane Harvey are thousands of small businesses, which make up 99 percent of the city’s corporate community. As small business...

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Groupon Launches Rewards Program For Visa, Mastercard Foodies
Groupon Launches Rewards Program For Visa, Mastercard Foodies
September 08, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Daily deal website operator Groupon announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the launch of Groupon+, a free to claim, cash back restaurant deals platform. Get the Full...

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Equifax Hack Impacts 143 Million Customers
Equifax Hack Impacts 143 Million Customers
September 08, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Credit scoring company Equifax announced Thursday (Sept.7) it had experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have impacted approximately 143 million consumers in the U.S., as...

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Philippine DOJ Wants Former Bank Manager Charged In Bangladesh Heist
Philippine DOJ Wants Former Bank Manager Charged In Bangladesh Heist
September 08, 2017  |  International

The Department of Justice in the Philippines has recommended that charges be lodged against a former bank manager who allegedly helped launder millions of dollars...

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