security & fraud

Airbnb Enhances KYC Thru Acquisition

Airbnb Enhances KYC Thru Acquisition
Airbnb Enhances KYC Thru Acquisition
June 19, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Airbnb, the home sharing platform, is acquiring Trooly, a background check startup as it aims to prevent guests and hosts from running into bad situations...

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A Spam Botnet Is Being Used To Promote Adult Dating Sites
A Spam Botnet Is Being Used To Promote Adult Dating Sites
June 16, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

A spam botnet that has been used for promoting adult dating sites is being researched by cybersecurity website KrebsOnSecurity.com but has hit a firewall and...

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FTC Announces NetSpend Is Refunding Customers As Part Of A Settlement
FTC Announces NetSpend Is Refunding Customers As Part Of A Settlement
June 16, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday (June 15) that NetSpend, the operator of a debit card, is providing refunds to settle charges that people couldn’t...

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ESET Finds Malware That Could Target Power Supplies
ESET Finds Malware That Could Target Power Supplies
June 13, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

ESET researchers have been analyzing samples of dangerous malware that could be used in a cyberattack on power supply infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Diebold and Samsung To Show Off ATM Withdrawals Via Facial Recognition
Diebold and Samsung To Show Off ATM Withdrawals Via Facial Recognition
June 13, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Diebold Nixdorf, the connected commerce technology company and Samsung SDS America announced they are teaming up to show how integrating advanced mobile technology — such...

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Emirates Islamic Applying QR Codes, Blockchain Tech To Paper Checks
Emirates Islamic Applying QR Codes, Blockchain Tech To Paper Checks
June 13, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Emirates Islamic is reportedly planning on using a combination of QR codes and blockchain technology to enhance protection from fraud of paper checks. Get the Full...

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The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
June 12, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Cyber hackers are targeting the accounts of brokerage firms to steal assets and/or make illegal trades at an increasing rate, which has prompted securities regulators...

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Apple Customers In China Got Their Personal Data Stolen
Apple Customers In China Got Their Personal Data Stolen
June 12, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Apple has seen the police in China announce last week it arrested 22 people for allegedly selling the personal data of Apple customers. Get the Full...

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