Cybersecurity

Global EMV Chip Cards Approach 5 Billion
June 24, 2016

Global technical body EMVCo has released its updated report on the number of EMV chip payment cards, saying that the figure has increased 1.4 billion in a year’s time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cybersecurity
How SecurityScorecard Is Like The Google Of Cybersecurity
June 24, 2016

Cloud cybersecurity provider SecurityScorecard announced on Thursday (June 23) that it locked down $20 million in Series B funding. The financing round was led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) with participation from existing investors, the company said in a statement. Get the Full Story Complete...

Discover Joins The ‘Quick Chip’ Bandwagon
June 24, 2016

“Quick Chip” seems to be the trendiest phrase in the financial services industry when it comes to EMV migration. 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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Corporate Ransomware Targets Surging
June 24, 2016

The number of business users impacted by ransomware is on the rise. 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...

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NCR Fast-Tracks Transaction Processing
June 24, 2016

NCR Corporation, a consumer transaction technologies provider, announced on Thursday (June 23) that it released a new and more secure version of its transaction processing solution, Authentic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

SEC Hits Merrill Lynch With $415M Fine
June 24, 2016

Merrill Lynch found itself in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commission and, as a result, will be paying out $415 million on accusations that the firm misused customer cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Insider Insights: Big Banks And Managing Cybersecurity Risks
June 23, 2016

It was the cyberheist heard around the world — and one that’s been creating quite the stir since it happened in February. 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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Chapter 11 Watch: Tough Times For Uniqlo, PacSun Gets Lucky
June 23, 2016

Retail’s constant chase for growth means that some or even most will never reach their goals. And the circle of merchant life often means that, when growth is no longer attainable, there’s the ever-present vacuum of Chapter 11 proceedings clearing the detritus out of the...

Amex Gives Merchants EMV Chargeback Break
June 23, 2016

American Express has announced changes to its EMV chargeback policy in order to ease the transition as merchants migrate their POS systems to be EMV-compliant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...