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China May Have Been Behind Marriott Data Breach
Security & Fraud // December 06, 2018

The hackers behind that data breach at Marriott International may have been working for the government of China as part of an intelligence-gathering effort, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

US On-Demand Travel Market Preps For Cuba
International // March 22, 2016

With Cuba’s borders (more) open for business, a number of U.S.-based, on-demand travel companies are making their presence known in the island nation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Malware Checks In To Starwood’s POS
Security & Fraud // November 20, 2015

Just days after Marriott agreed to purchase the Starwood Hotels & Resorts chain for $12.2 billion, officially creating the world’s largest hotel company, Starwood announced some of its hotel locations were hit by a malware attack between November 2014 and October. Get the Full Story...

Apple To Get Rebates From Issuers on Fees
Controversial // September 05, 2014

Apple has reportedly negotiated deals with several leading issuers to extend card present rates to Apple for all transactions involving their cards with Apple’s new mobile payments scheme. On top of that concession, they have agreed to give Apple back part of the card present...

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FTC Requiring Marriott to Certify Security Program After Data Breaches

October 09, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to require Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By […]

China May Have Been Behind Marriott Data Breach

December 06, 2018
The hackers behind that data breach at Marriott International may have been working for the government of China as part of an intelligence-gathering effort, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story...

US On-Demand Travel Market Preps For Cuba

March 22, 2016
With Cuba’s borders (more) open for business, a number of U.S.-based, on-demand travel companies are making their presence known in the island nation. Get the Full Story Complete the form...