security & fraud

Lawmakers Request Information From Prudential On Latest Wells Fargo Scandal
Lawmakers Request Information From Prudential On Latest Wells Fargo Scandal
December 14, 2016  |  Banking

Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a letter to...

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Socure Closes On $13 Million Round Of Funding
Socure Closes On $13 Million Round Of Funding
December 14, 2016  |  Investments

Socure, a digital identity verification technology company, announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) it closed a $13 million round of funding led by Flint Capital, with participation...

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KFC’s Loyalty Program Gets Hacked, 1.2 Million At Risk
KFC’s Loyalty Program Gets Hacked, 1.2 Million At Risk
December 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

KFC is the latest company to report a hack, with the bad guys breaching its Colonel’s Club loyalty program. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Privacy Launches ‘Burner Cards’ Payments Product
Privacy Launches ‘Burner Cards’ Payments Product
December 14, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Privacy, the software maker that protects consumers’ digital rights, announced Tuesday (Dec. 13) it launched its first payments product aimed at keeping consumers’ personal information...

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Supreme Court Rules Against Defendant In Bank Account Fraud Appeal
Supreme Court Rules Against Defendant In Bank Account Fraud Appeal
December 14, 2016  |  Legal

The Supreme Court ruled on a bank fraud case earlier in the week that had to do with an online scheme designed to steal funds from...

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California Looks Into Allegations Wells Fargo Signed Up Customers For Life Insurance
California Looks Into Allegations Wells Fargo Signed Up Customers For Life Insurance
December 13, 2016  |  Banking

And the hits keep on coming for Wells Fargo. California has joined in the lawsuit bandwagon, ordering an investigation into claims retail bankers at Wells...

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Wells Fargo Lawsuit Targets Higher-Ups In Bank
Wells Fargo Lawsuit Targets Higher-Ups In Bank
December 12, 2016  |  Banking

The lawsuits against Wells Fargo due to the fake account scandal have widened to include more higher-ups in the bank. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Congress Passes BOTS Act Making It Illegal For Bots To Buy Tickets
Congress Passes BOTS Act Making It Illegal For Bots To Buy Tickets
December 12, 2016  |  Regulation

Congress is fighting back at ticket scalpers, passing a bill that is making it illegal to use bots or computer programs to buy the best...

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ThyssenKrupp Trade Secrets Stolen In Massive Hack
ThyssenKrupp Trade Secrets Stolen In Massive Hack
December 09, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

ThyssenKrupp, the German steelmaker, disclosed Thursday (Dec. 8) that it was hacked and the bad guys stole technical trade secrets from its steel product and...

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