COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

As Virus Spreads, So Do Fraudsters – And The Data To Battle Them
As Virus Spreads, So Do Fraudsters – And The Data To Battle Them
March 06, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

This week in payments can be summed up, of course, in one word: Coronavirus, of course. The headlines fly fast and furious, and new cases...

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Boku CEO On Digital Content’s New Tailwind
Boku CEO On Digital Content’s New Tailwind
March 06, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

On Dec. 1, 2019, there was no shortage of predictions about which stories would drive payments, commerce and the global financial ecosystem. Trade disputes, the connected...

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COVID-19 ‘Supply Buying’ Frenzy Keeps Patients – And Providers – At Risk
COVID-19 ‘Supply Buying’ Frenzy Keeps Patients – And Providers – At Risk
March 06, 2020  |  Retail

The laws of economics — supply and demand — state that as items become scarce, prices go up. The law of unintended consequences states that...

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Turning Retail Solutions To Crisis Mitigation
Turning Retail Solutions To Crisis Mitigation
March 05, 2020  |  International

At this point, the COVID-19 virus has gone global, with a foothold on every continent but Australia, an increasing caseload and, most disturbingly, a mortality...

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Coronavirus Update: Hiring Up; Scammers Target Firms; Rental Cos Reassure Consumers
Coronavirus Update: Hiring Up; Scammers Target Firms; Rental Cos Reassure Consumers
March 05, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on the movie industry and malware, while it may not have impacted employment, among other sectors. Here are the latest updates...

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Congress Closes $8B Deal To Fight COVID-19
Congress Closes $8B Deal To Fight COVID-19
March 04, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Congress reached a deal on Wednesday (March 4) for an $8.3 billion bipartisan emergency funding package to fight the Coronavirus, according to reports. The House...

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VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
March 04, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Vice President Mike Pence is meeting with airline CEOs and an airline industry trade group on Wednesday (March 5) over Coronavirus concerns and data collection,...

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Businesses Take A Profitable Perspective On Coronavirus
Businesses Take A Profitable Perspective On Coronavirus
March 03, 2020  |  Retail

The outbreak is hardly over, but a sense of perspective – some of it decidedly unconventional – is settling over the global commerce picture. For...

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Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide
Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide
February 28, 2020  |  International

The era of the incredibly enabled home entertainment system has had an interesting effect on the world of events. On the one hand, it is a...

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