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Cybersecurity
Ransomware Attack Cripples Some Billtrust Systems
October 23, 2019

As it recovers from a ransomware attack that started last week, business-to-business payments provider Billtrust is in its last stages of putting all of its systems online from backups. The company learned of a malware intrusion on Oct. 17, Krebs on Security reported. Get the...

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Security Research Firm Finds Vulnerability In Vatican’s ‘eRosary’
October 22, 2019

A major security flaw has been discovered in the Vatican’s eRosary smart device. 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....

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Amazon, Google Smart Speakers Could Be Breached By Hackers
October 22, 2019

Security researchers at SRLabs have discovered a new vulnerability that could leave Google and Amazon smart speakers exposed to hackers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Avast Cybersecurity Firm Targeted By China Hack
October 21, 2019

Czech cybersecurity company Avast was hacked by an outside actor suspected to have ties to China.  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...

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News Of KPMG Audit Triggers Spike In Wirecard Shares
October 21, 2019

Shares in digital payment company Wirecard went up almost 7 percent on Monday (Oct. 21), following news of an independent audit by KPMG. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Wirecard Denies Fraud Claims, Defends Accounting Practices
October 21, 2019

Wirecard’s chairman Wulf Matthias does not believe that his company needs an independent forensic audit, despite the fact that the company has been accused of fraudulently inflating sales and profits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Samsung Promises Fix For Smartphone Security Flaw
October 18, 2019

With a problem that stems from some silicone cases, Samsung explained a significant security flaw that could allow anyone’s fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 family of smartphones. The tech company also says a patch is coming out next week to address the...

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Protecting The Youngest — And Most Vulnerable — ID Theft Victims
October 18, 2019

Fraudsters are preying on children, pilfering Social Security numbers and other data to commit identity theft, run up charges and ruin credit. Zac Cohen, general manager of Trulioo, tells Karen Webster that education and technology (along with a global digital ID network) can shield the...

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Edible Barcodes Turn Sights On Counterfeit Goods
October 17, 2019

As the global digital economy grows, and consumers buy more items from their mobile and other web-connected devices, a problem grows along with that. We are talking about the rise of counterfeit goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...