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Homeland Security Researchers Find Security Holes In Mobile Devices
Security & Fraud // August 08, 2018

Department of Homeland Security researchers have reportedly found many security vulnerabilities in mobile devices sold by U.S.-based cellphone carriers, reported Fifth Domain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Dixons Carphone Says 10 Million Impacted By Data Breach
Security & Fraud // July 31, 2018

Dixons Carphone, the U.K. mobile phone and electronics retailer, disclosed on Tuesday (July 31) an update on a data breach in which it found unauthorized access in the past to some of its data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

As GDPR Entrenches, Some Regulators Seek Exemptions
Security & Fraud // July 02, 2018

Just a few weeks in, the data privacy law that has just taken root in the European Union already has some regulators seeking exemptions around the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Facebook, Google Get Hit With GDPR Lawsuits Totaling $8.8B
Regulation // May 28, 2018

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is newly on the books in the European Union, but that hasn’t stopped Facebook and Google from being hit with a handful of lawsuits having to do with how they share data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Apple Says iPhones Do Not Listen In On Users

August 08, 2018
Apple told lawmakers in the U.S. this week that its iPhone isn’t listening in on users without their permission, and that it doesn’t let third-party app developers listen in on customers’ calls. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Homeland Security Researchers Find Security Holes In Mobile Devices

August 08, 2018
Department of Homeland Security researchers have reportedly found many security vulnerabilities in mobile devices sold by U.S.-based cellphone carriers, reported Fifth Domain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Dixons Carphone Says 10 Million Impacted By Data Breach

July 31, 2018
Dixons Carphone, the U.K. mobile phone and electronics retailer, disclosed on Tuesday (July 31) an update on a data breach in which it found unauthorized access in the past to...

Facebook, Google Get Hit With GDPR Lawsuits Totaling $8.8B

May 28, 2018
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is newly on the books in the European Union, but that hasn’t stopped Facebook and Google from being hit with a handful of lawsuits...