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PowerReviews Finds Visual Content Is Becoming More Important To Shoppers
PowerReviews Finds Visual Content Is Becoming More Important To Shoppers
September 27, 2016  |  eCommerce

PowerReviews, a provider of ratings, reviews and question-and-answer technology to more than 1,000 global brands and retailers, released on Monday (Sept. 26) a new whitepaper...

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Iranian Banks Distribute Local Credit Cards
Iranian Banks Distribute Local Credit Cards
September 27, 2016  |  International

For the first time in decades, Iran began issuing credit cards this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FreshDirect Raises $189 Million In Venture Funding
FreshDirect Raises $189 Million In Venture Funding
September 27, 2016  |  Investments

FreshDirect, which has been delivering groceries to people on the East Coast for some time now, has raised $189 million in additional venture funding. Get...

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Are Hacked Cameras Key To Massive Cyberattacks?
Are Hacked Cameras Key To Massive Cyberattacks?
September 26, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Record-breaking digital attacks from the same unnamed individual or group have recently taken down a host of online sites. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: Apple’s New iOS 10 2,500 Times Easier To Hack
Report: Apple’s New iOS 10 2,500 Times Easier To Hack
September 26, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Apple’s new iOS 10 operating system makes it easier for hackers to steal users’ passwords, according to a report from Fortune. Get the Full Story...

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Banks Fending Off FinTechs, Regulators And Cybercriminals
Banks Fending Off FinTechs, Regulators And Cybercriminals
September 26, 2016  |  Banking

The big banks are facing incoming threats on many fronts. Regulators are wanting to increase competition in the payments industry, FinTech companies are providing quicker...

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Most Shoppers Browse Online Before Buying In-Store
Most Shoppers Browse Online Before Buying In-Store
September 26, 2016  |  Mobile Commerce

More than half of shoppers visit a retailer’s website or app before making an in-store purchase, according to new research. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Cybercriminals Targeting Apps
Cybercriminals Targeting Apps
September 26, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting payments and financial mobile apps. Complex authentication systems for apps are a disincentive for users, and banks that are competing with...

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