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Taxpayers Sue IRS Over Data Breach
August 24, 2015

While the Internal Revenue Service is still dealing with the repercussions of the massive cyber attack that compromised the data from tax returns for roughly 330,000 people, now it is also facing a class action lawsuit.

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Facebook’s Cybersecurity Platform Hits Critical Mass
August 24, 2015

More than 90 companies are now using Facebook’s cybersecurity platform ThreatExchange to share security and threat information.

Uber Links With Airtel Wallet For Mobile Payments In India
August 24, 2015

In the latest development that signals a continued push into India, Uber has linked up with Bharti Airtel in a deal that will let customers in India pay for rides through the latter’s mobile wallet platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Emergent Payments Bulks Up With PayPal, Worldpay, Visa Execs
August 24, 2015

Global payments company, Emergent Payments, is gearing up to add muscle to its business in emerging markets by hiring executives from leading payments companies PayPal, Worldpay and Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon Echo Wises Up With SmartThings Collaboration
August 24, 2015

Amazon’s voice-activated smart gadget, Echo, is now compatible with consumer products from smart-home firm SmartThings. 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,...

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Alibaba And Uber Roll Out ‘Mobile Dressing Rooms’
August 24, 2015

Alibaba found a new way to promote its most popular marketplace, Taobao, in a way that also gave Uber some extra coverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Reserve Gets Set for Service
August 24, 2015

Reserve, the startup focused on the consumer and restaurant experience — from reservations (hence the name) to payments — has acquired Set for Service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Xiaomi Hires New Distributor For Africa Launch
August 24, 2015

Known as “the Apple of China,” smartphone maker Xiaomi announced the timing of its official arrival in Africa next month with the appointment of a distributor.

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Uber May Hit $10.8B In Bookings This Year
August 24, 2015

Uber Technologies is on pace to log $10.8 billion in global bookings this year, up three times over last year’s tally, and could reach $26 billion in 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...