Security & Fraud

News
Why The FBI Can’t Keep Up With Cyberattacks
July 31, 2015

Cybercriminals are having no problem upping the number of attacks they spread across various industries, but The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reportedly struggling with maintaining enough staff to ward off the growing number of cyber threats.

Consumer Finance Confidence Dips
July 31, 2015

Consumers’ confidence about their personal finances has dipped to a five-month low, Bloomberg reported yesterday (July 30), citing its own Consumer Comfort Index. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Anthem Hackers Suspected In United Airlines Breach
July 30, 2015

The massive hack on the Office of Personnel Management stole plenty of recent headlines, with its widespread impact and concerns over just how it was able to go undetected for a full year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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JPMC Hacking Investigation Continues
July 30, 2015

The government is keeping its inquiry into the cyberattack that impacted 83 million JPMorgan Chase accounts —about 76 million households and 7 million small businesses — going strong.

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How BoA Tackles Cybersecurity With Metrics
July 30, 2015

Bank of America is enlisting the use of metrics and analytics in the ongoing fight against cyberattacks.

International
Hackers Target Corporate Email For Wire Transfer Fraud
July 30, 2015

The world’s enterprising cybercriminal population has found its newest weak link to exploit: corporate email systems. The new scam hotness entails getting small businesses to wire large sums of cash into false bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Staying Two Steps Ahead Of Omnichannel Fraud
July 29, 2015

One step forward and two steps back is often the analogy used to describe how short-term forward progress can sometimes end up sacrificing longer term benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Xapo CEO Fires Back In Legal Spat With LifeLock
July 29, 2015

Nearly a year after data security firm LifeLock sued him, Wences Casares, the chief executive officer of bitcoin wallet firm Xapo, is firing back, Fortune reported Tuesday (July 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Wearables Woo Consumers Despite Security Concerns
July 29, 2015

Users of wearables and mobile health apps don’t feel their data is “sufficiently secured” by tech manufacturers, says a study by Healthline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...