Cybersecurity

Fraud Prevention
Protecting Against Sharing Platform ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Scams
January 17, 2020

Not all of the nearly 15 million U.S. RV campers who rely on online vehicle marketplaces get what they pay for. Scammers can pose as RV owners and persuade legitimate customers to transact outside platforms' secure boundaries — stealing funds for nonexistent wheels. In this...

Cybersecurity
Attempted Check Fraud Spiked 43 Pct. In Two Years
January 17, 2020

An uptick in check fraud has financial institutions considering whether they should update methods and stop using checks, according to a report Wednesday (Jan. 15) by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Dozens Of US Firms Had Same Security Flaw As Travelex
January 16, 2020

The vulnerability that allowed Travelex to be attacked by hackers has existed at many other companies and institutions in the U.S., according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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House Committee Says FIs Struggle To Pinpoint Domestic Terrorism Financing
January 16, 2020

The unique secrecy and security of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have led to their use by domestic terrorist groups like white supremacists, experts said at a hearing Wednesday for the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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How AI Helps Marketplaces Fight Off-Platform Fraud
January 16, 2020

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Fed Study: Wholesale Payments Vulnerable In Bank Cyberattack
January 15, 2020

A pre-mortem analysis sounds … ominous. 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 completing this form, you agree to...

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DataVisor Launches Real-Time Fraud Detection Solution
January 15, 2020

Fraud detection company DataVisor, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help find fraud activity and correct it, has released a new anti-fraud solution called dEdge, which can detect attacks and malicious operations in real time, according to a press release.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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NSA Alerts Microsoft To Windows Security Flaw
January 15, 2020

In a move designed for public reassurance and transparency, the National Security Agency (NSA) will now be more forthright, sharing cybersecurity attacks with companies rather than discreetly analyzing them in secret for the agency’s internal use. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that the...

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Google Chrome To Eliminate Third-Party Cookies In Privacy Push
January 14, 2020

After bans brought about by Microsoft, Mozilla and Apple, Google also is seeking to make so-called third-party cookies “obsolete.” Cross-website cookies have underpinned digital advertising for a quarter of a century, the Financial Times reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...