Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Intel Finds Three More Flaws In Microprocessors
August 15, 2018

Semiconductor company Intel disclosed Tuesday (August 14) that it found three more potential flaws in its microprocessors that could enable hackers to get access to data residing in the computer memory. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Cybersecurity
Hackers Clone Debit Cards From India Bank
August 14, 2018

India’s Cosmos Bank was the target of an attack in which hackers were able to transfer more than Rs 94 crore via a malware attack, reported The Economic Times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cybersecurity
Fax Machines: A Hacker’s Latest Tool
August 14, 2018

New research shows that one office machine can cause serious security issues — and it’s not the computer. Believe it or not, the fax machine could potentially allow an attacker to steal sensitive files through a company’s network, using just a phone line and a...

Fraud Prevention
Banks, Merchants Turn To Behavioral Biometrics To Fight Fraud
August 14, 2018

In an effort to prevent fraud, an increasing number of banks and merchants have been monitoring visitors to their websites and apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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FBI Warns Banks About Widescale ATM Cash-Out Scam
August 13, 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning to banks that cybercriminals are gearing up to launch a choreographed global scam, known as the “ATM cashout,” in which the bad guys hack a bank or payment card processor to make cloned cards that...

Cybersecurity
Investors Have Lost Close To $100M In ICO Scams
August 13, 2018

Based on new research from Diar, a blockchain intelligence firm, close to $100 million in cryptocurrency has been stolen via initial coin offering (ICO) exit scams. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Cybersecurity
Mid-Sized Biz Most Damaged By Cyberattacks
August 13, 2018

A new report has found that mid-market companies — those with 500 to 999 employees — suffer greater losses when hit with a cyberattack than smaller or larger firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Hackers Target Bank Customers In Brazil With DNS Redirects
August 10, 2018

Hackers are seeking to gain user credentials through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by targeting customers of a Brazilian bank. Radware Threat Research Center wrote in a blog post that hackers are seeking to change domain name system (DNS) settings. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Even Golfers Aren’t Safe From Ransomware
August 10, 2018

The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America has been hit with ransomware, with cybercriminals demanding a payment in bitcoin to a specific wallet address. According to Cryptovest, the message read, “Your network has been penetrated. All files on each host in the network have been...