Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
DocuSign Breached, Malware To Blame
May 17, 2017

DocuSign, a provider of electronic signature technology, confirmed Tuesday (May 16) that a series of malware phishing attacks targeting its customers was the result of a data breach at the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Starbucks Suffers Payment System Outage
May 17, 2017

A payment system outage at some U.S. and Canadian Starbucks locations caused the stores to turn into cash-only businesses, with some even handing out free coffee to customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Everything You Need To Know About WannaCry
May 16, 2017

This was, truly, the cyberattack heard round the world. And to quote an old investing maxim, “You never know who’s swimming naked till the tide goes out.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Bitcoin Bewilderment Tubes WannaCry’s Hacker Haul
May 16, 2017

A major ransomware attack affected more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries across the globe over the weekend. Targeting computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, the malware encrypted users’ files and demanded payment in bitcoin equivalent to about $300 within 72 hours to regain...

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Was North Korea Behind WannaCry Ransomware Attack?
May 16, 2017

The hackers behind the WannaCry ransomware attack that has created havoc around the globe is still a mystery, but one researcher thinks it’s Lazarus Group, the North Korean operation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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When Machines Do The IDV Work Of People
May 16, 2017

Industries are abuzz with the fast-growing potential of machine learning — a form of artificial intelligence that allows programs to change, adapt and, obviously, learn from new data without requiring additional programming effort and human intervention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today in Data: Global ‘WANNACRY’ Cyber Attack Impact
May 15, 2017

Cyber attacks have been impacting organizations all around the world recently, with Friday’s ‘WANNACRY’ ransomware attack hitting businesses from all sectors, globally, especially hard. From European automakers to Chinese companies and more, it doesn’t look like there is anyone’s cybersecurity systems are immune from this...

Fraud Prevention
FTC Warns About New Scam That Could Harm Merchants
May 15, 2017

Merchants that accept checks or online payments are being warned about a scam that could cost them time and money. 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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Global Cyber Attack Hits 100k Institutions In 150 Countries
May 15, 2017

And it just kept getting worse, this cyberattack — and ever more global in scale. 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...