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Big Bank Shakedowns On The Rise
Big Bank Shakedowns On The Rise
August 03, 2015  |  Controversial

Hackers are now resorting to extortion and threats of cyberattacks in order to get financial companies to pay up, and in some cases it’s working.

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Apple Looks To Put A New Touch On Apple TV
Apple Looks To Put A New Touch On Apple TV
August 03, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

As Apple’s annual fall event approaches, so do the rumors surrounding what new products or updates the company’s upcoming release season will unveil.

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London Street Vendors Adapt To Contactless Payments
London Street Vendors Adapt To Contactless Payments
August 03, 2015  |  International

London City Hall announced a £20 million (about $31 million) fund to help encourage the use of mobile and contactless payments on the capital’s high...

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China’s M-Commerce Spending Sees Boost In 2015
China’s M-Commerce Spending Sees Boost In 2015
July 31, 2015  |  International

The latest research from Emarketer projects commerce taking place on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices will reach $334 billion in 2015, accounting for a...

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How Cyber Experts Keep Their Own Data Safe
How Cyber Experts Keep Their Own Data Safe
July 31, 2015  |  Controversial

The payments industry knows all too well that falling prey to a cybercriminal can happen in an instant. And when that happens, companies often look...

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Why The FBI Can’t Keep Up With Cyberattacks
Why The FBI Can’t Keep Up With Cyberattacks
July 31, 2015  |  News

Cybercriminals are having no problem upping the number of attacks they spread across various industries, but The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly struggling with...

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JPMC Hacking Investigation Continues
JPMC Hacking Investigation Continues
July 30, 2015  |  News

The government is keeping its inquiry into the cyberattack that impacted 83 million JPMorgan Chase accounts —about 76 million households and 7 million small businesses...

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