cyberattacks

Shady Bitcoin Transactions Hit All-Time High
Shady Bitcoin Transactions Hit All-Time High
January 29, 2020  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin prices, trading and shopping are down but criminal activity involving the cryptocurrency is at an all-time high, the New York Times (NYT) reported on...

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Fraudsters Try New Spins On The BEC Scam
Fraudsters Try New Spins On The BEC Scam
January 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The Business Email Compromise (BEC) continues to evolve. Fraudsters are adding new twists to what has become an increasingly common scam targeting businesses’ B2B payments...

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The Risky Business Of SMBs’ Crypto Adoption
The Risky Business Of SMBs’ Crypto Adoption
January 23, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Cryptocurrency went from dark-web danger to high-tech investment opportunity seemingly overnight, and, as more consumers seek to use digital currency, more businesses are stepping into...

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DocuSign Wages War On Phishing
DocuSign Wages War On Phishing
January 23, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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New Orleans Hack Causes Vendor Payment Delays
New Orleans Hack Causes Vendor Payment Delays
January 19, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The computer system at New Orleans City Hall is still on the fritz following a cyberattack on Dec. 13 that has stalled vendor payments. It...

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Top News In Payments: Apple Buys AI Firm For $200M; $500M Debt Rescue Plan Considered For Taxi Drivers
Top News In Payments: Apple Buys AI Firm For $200M; $500M Debt Rescue Plan Considered...
January 16, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, Apple buys artificial intelligence (AI) firm Xnor for $200 million, a panel in New York City is seeking a $500...

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Fed Study: Wholesale Payments Vulnerable In Bank Cyberattack
Fed Study: Wholesale Payments Vulnerable In Bank Cyberattack
January 15, 2020  |  Safety and Security

A pre-mortem analysis sounds … ominous. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Predictive Analytics Tech Takes On Supply Chain Unknowns
Predictive Analytics Tech Takes On Supply Chain Unknowns
January 15, 2020  |  B2B Payments

As board rooms and C-suite executives become more adequately well-versed on the strategic role supply chain management plays in business success, supply chain risk mitigation...

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The B2B Payments Fraud Threat Of Internal Employees
The B2B Payments Fraud Threat Of Internal Employees
January 13, 2020  |  B2B Payments

It was a difficult week for businesses getting hit with cyberattacks, with foreign currency company Travelex among the most high-profile of recent cases. The currency...

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