Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
Snowden Backs Journalist Who Exposed India’s Aadhaar Breach
January 10, 2018

Edward Snowden, the National Security Agency whistleblower, is calling on the arrests of the people behind the breach of India’s biometric ID system, Aadhaar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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What Toymakers Can Learn From VTech Breach And Settlement
January 09, 2018

It was like stealing data from a baby. 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...

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FTC Fines Toymaker $650K For Data Breach
January 09, 2018

In 2015, electronic toy company VTech learned that a hacker had accessed its computer network and the customer information within it, including personal information about children who were using the company’s Kid Connect mobile app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Chip Vulnerability Takes Toll On Intel Stock
January 08, 2018

Intel shares fell nearly 2 percent last Thursday (Jan. 4) after it was revealed that security flaws might allow hackers to steal sensitive information from devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Reddit Confirms Hack Of Third-Party Software Vendor
January 08, 2018

Reddit disclosed the results of an internal investigation into a hack of its platform, saying a hacker was able to get into its third-party password reset system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bank, Tech Groups Lobby For Federal Oversight Of Data Breaches
January 08, 2018

A group of financial, retail and technology trade associations are calling on the federal government to oversee data breaches. 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...

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Western Union Slapped With $60M Fine Over AML Lapses
January 05, 2018

Western Union has agreed to pay a $60 million fine as part of a consent order with the New York State Department of Financial Services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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India Investigates Possible Breach Of ID Database
January 05, 2018

The government of India has started looking into a report that a database with information on its more than 1 billion citizens is being sold online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Affiliate Websites Spoof Cryptocurrency Exchanges
January 05, 2018

Fake landing pages are spoofing websites for popular cryptocurrency exchange desks, TheNextWeb reports. 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....