Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
WannaCry Hackers Laundering Ill-Gotten Gains Via ShapeShift
August 04, 2017

The hackers behind the WannaCry ransomware attack that spread around the globe are reportedly starting to money launder the $143,000 in bitcoin they secured using a Swiss virtual currency exchange. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Cybersecurity
In A Ransom DDoS Attack, It Doesn’t Pay To Pay
August 04, 2017

Cyberattacks have become so common that criminals don’t even have to launch one in order to get victims to pay up; all they have to do is threaten. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Slowing Down Faster Payments Fraud
August 03, 2017

Fraudsters are good at what they do. Payments got faster, but so did criminals. Banks built more defenses, and bad guys jumped over them with glee. But Uri Rivner, BioCatch co-founder, head of cyber strategy and vice president, said in a recent webinar with PYMNTS’...

Fraud Prevention
In Fight Vs. Online Fraud, Everlast Finds Its Perfect Combination
August 03, 2017

Venerable retailer. Iconic name. Easy mark for online fraud and a knockout to the bottom line? Yes, if manual review means missing warning signs of fraudsters while turning away good orders, as boxing equipment vendor Everlast found in its move toward eCommerce. Radial Senior Product...

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Most Retailers Feel Like ‘Somebody’s Watching’
August 02, 2017

In today’’s fast-moving, tech-infused retail arena, one of retailers’ top vulnerabilities centers around their ability to data security. As such, it should come as no surprise that most retailers are very protective of any information exchanging virtual hands. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Fraud Prevention
Prosper Gets Rid Of App Designed To Protect Identities
August 01, 2017

Prosper Marketplace, the online lender, is reportedly getting rid of its Prosper Daily mobile app, which enabled customers to monitor their personal finances, like credit scores, and would protect them from identity theft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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CFPB Rails Against Costly Pay-By-Phone Fees
August 01, 2017

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned companies  Monday (July 31) about  tricking consumers into expensive pay-by-phone fees. 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...

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Wells Fargo To Slash 69 Executive Roles; Faces Calls For Board To Be Removed
July 31, 2017

Wells Fargo, the embattled national bank, is gearing up to slash 69 executive positions in its retail unit. The sector been struggling since news broke last year that it created numerous fraudulent accounts for unwitting customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Lawmakers Want US Agencies To Provide Information On Kaspersky Lab
July 31, 2017

Russian cybersecurity company Kapersky Lab is under fire as a U.S. congressional panel requests 22 internal government agencies share information on the firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...