Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
FTC Launches Investigation Into Equifax Breach
September 15, 2017

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the data breach at Equifax that impacted 143 million consumers. 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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Visa And Mastercard Warn Of 200K Vulnerable Credit Cards From Equifax Leak
September 15, 2017

Visa and Mastercard are warning financial institutions across the country that more than 200,000 credit cards were compromised during the Equifax hack. 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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China Creates National Cyberattack Database
September 14, 2017

China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats to it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cybersecurity
Feds Banned From Using Kaspersky Lab Products
September 14, 2017

The U.S. has banned federal agencies from using computer antivirus software supplied by Kaspersky Lab due to concerns about the company’s ties to the Kremlin and Russian spy operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Regulator Says CBA Is Stable Despite Money Laundering Charges
September 14, 2017

A key regulator in Australia’s financial services industry said this week that the charges accusing Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) of engaging in money laundering will not hobble its ability to operate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Equifax CEO Vows To Make Changes, Protect Consumers In Wake Of Breach
September 14, 2017

Equifax Security chairman and chief executive officer Richard Smith recently penned an Oped in USA Today in which he vowed to provide protections to everyone who was impacted by a massive data breach that potentially affected 143 million customers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Synthetic Identity Theft On The Rise
September 14, 2017

A new type of credit card fraud is emerging, dubbed “synthetic identity theft.” In instances of synthetic identity theft, cybercriminals create new identities to credit card accounts instead of stealing existing Social Security numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Fraud Prevention
Beijing Court Sentences Mastermind of Ezubao Scam To Life In Prison
September 13, 2017

A court in Beijing handed down a life sentence for the mastermind behind the $9 billion Ezubao financial Internet scam and sentenced 26 others to jail time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
September 12, 2017

Digital security products company Avast announced new research Monday (Sept. 11) that shows an increase in the number of cyberattacks on Android smartphones and tablets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...