The Fintech Times

JUNE 26, 2024

Promon, a provider of mobile app security solutions, has named the first-of-its-kind malware ‘Snowblind’ It makes use of a novel attack vector, exploiting functionalities in the Android operating system to bypass anti-tampering mechanisms.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. billion digital wallet users, or 42.6%

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 23, 2024

It is an important part of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) management and something organizations need to be familiar with as they secure their cloud environments and the apps they develop. These storage resources can be compromised and lead to data leaks similar to the unsecure S3 bucket of THSuite reported in 2020.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) said that its network was likely “compromised,” according to reports on Thursday (Feb. Social Security numbers and other sensitive information are believed to have been breached between May and July of 2019, the letter said. “The president and other senior government officials.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2019

As a rising number of consumers use digital payments to conduct ecommerce transactions, businesses need to make sure their mobile apps are secure. Customer identity and payment information is increasingly at risk as fraud actors find new ways to compromise mobile platforms.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

This has led to an increased need for security measures to protect both merchants and customers. One solution to counter this problem is 3D Secure Authentication. 3D Secure is a fraud prevention solution with an added layer of security that helps protect buyers and merchants from fraudulent online transactions.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Furthermore, complementing it with a managed security service provider (MSSP) ensures IT systems are secure and protected from malicious software threats. Data privacy and security Protecting your data and taking preventive measures to keep it away from fraudsters is important in the era of remote work. Recovery cost.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been the victim of a cyberattack that compromised the credit card payment information for a small number of customers. “The privacy and security of our customer information is very important,” said Laurie Schalow, chief communications officer at Chipotle, according to Mobile Payments Today.

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Payments Dive

JULY 26, 2018

86% of all data breaches occurred in North America according to new reports with 42% of compromises to the POS environment. Download our infographic to find out more about the latest patterns emerging and the European and Asia Pacific hotspots. These insights could prove extremely useful to your strategic planning.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 15, 2019

As the movement to adopt PCI-validated point-to-point encryption as a way to deter POS malware attacks spreads, Bluefin has patented a new process to identify compromised payment devices.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 22, 2024

As fraudsters seek new ways to exploit technology, Mastercard is using generative AI to double the speed at which it can detect potentially compromised cards, further protecting cardholders and securing the ecosystem. In a bid to sell this data to other criminals, they place part of the 16-digit numbers on illegal websites.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

In financial services, demand for ease of use and security are sky-high, even for business customers. But for many service providers, achieving one can often mean compromising the other. Greater Security Without Compromising UX. A Regulatory Minefield.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 20, 2024

Crypto exchange platform Bybit has launched ‘Keyless Wallet’, a new self-custody solution looking to positively impact digital asset security and accessibility. Keyless Wallet eliminates the need for users to memorise or store private keys, mitigating the risk of loss and compromise.

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Bank Automation

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Fraudsters continue to do damage in the finance industry, evidenced by recent attacks against Fidelity National Financial and Mr. Cooper, and financial institutions must strengthen their systems to avoid hacks and respond to breaches. In 2023, the average cost of a data breach in the financial industry was $5.9

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Payments Source

JANUARY 4, 2018

Cybersecurity systems, as sophisticated as they are, are clearly not doing the job. And maybe they never will, given that in the end the effectiveness of those systems can be overridden by workers inside the organization, writes Tal Vegvizer, director of research and development for Bufferzone.

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Stax

MAY 6, 2024

When you think about growing your business, improving data security probably isn’t at the top of your list—and that’s understandable. After all, the topic of security doesn’t sound as exciting as that latest Instagram hack and isn’t as immediately impactful as a new sales tactic. Is my ecosystem locked?

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2019

Japan’s Fast Retailing, the company that owns the Uniqlo retail chain, said that data from upwards of 460,000 customer accounts was compromised by hackers from April 23 to May 10, according to a report by CNBC. Hackers obtained names, addresses and contact details for the customers. percent in afternoon trading in Tokyo.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Or what are the biggest threats or security gaps causing IT and security teams to lose sleep at night? Or a new security flaw in some omnipresent software? Cyber security hygiene is no different. Rules like “Clean up your mess,” and “Flush” are equally critical to maintaining a ‘healthy’ security posture.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2018

and overseas for engaging in international business email compromise schemes aimed at intercepting and stealing wire transfers from individuals and businesses. Since the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) began tracking BEC and its variant, e-mail account compromise (EAC), there has been more than $3.7 Postal Inspection Service.

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CoinRemitter

JULY 2, 2024

Blockchain technology has become an essential technological advancement for secure online crypto transactions and data management. However, the rapid advancements in quantum computing pose a big challenge to security systems and blockchain technology is feeling the impact of it. Now, let’s understand what blockchain security is.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 3, 2019

million were compromised and exposed in a data breach of an agency that collects money for Quest Diagnostics and UnitedHealth Group, according to a report by Bloomberg. Quest revealed the information in a securities filing. It has also relocated online payments to a third party and hired security experts.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

“The results of the survey show that consumers lack awareness as to how much of their PII is on the dark web, and have little trust in businesses’ abilities to keep their data safe,” EJ Jackson, Head of Security and Fraud Solutions, First Data, in a press release.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The two companies have already collaborated on an AI-supported service that has improved the detection rate of compromised payment cards, and this partnership will help foster the development of advanced cybersecurity practices. Recorded Future’s AI-powered platform simplifies threat intelligence, improving risk management for clients.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

and international citizens, including passports, driver’s licenses and security identification. The potentially compromised data had been stored on an Amazon S3 storage service and was collected by Bongo International, which FedEx had acquired in 2014. Bongo, which added up international shipping prices, was terminated by the company.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

Data should be handled securely and confidentially to prevent unauthorized access. One of the fundamental principles of GDPR is to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data. Weak or compromised passwords are often the weak link in an organization’s security chain, providing an easy entry point for cybercriminals.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 19, 2024

It affects how secure the hardware is, as well as how well data stays safe. This is why it’s extremely important for them to design electronic devices with security in mind. That is, to only use PCBs with robust security features. All other security measures, including software and network security, are simply built upon it.

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Axway

APRIL 5, 2022

Companies in critical sectors, where security is especially important, can – and should – open up to their partners via APIs without being threatened. But many fear they would have to compromise on API security to achieve greater speed. The …

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Axway

APRIL 5, 2022

Companies in critical sectors, where security is especially important, can – and should – open up to their partners via APIs without being threatened. But many fear they would have to compromise on API security to achieve greater speed. The …

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2017

The company believes that exposure of cardholder data that could be used to create counterfeit cards – including names, addresses, emails and Social Security numbers – was limited, but some credit card numbers may have been compromised. The breach may affect users who paid via credit card at affected Buckle store locations between Oct.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

On-card biometrics is the final piece of the puzzle to bring trust and security to contactless payments without compromising convenience, writes Lina Andolf-Orup, global product marketing manager at Fingerprints.

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Axway

APRIL 5, 2022

Companies in critical sectors, where security is especially important, can – and should – open up to their partners via APIs without being threatened. But many fear they would have to compromise on API security to achieve greater speed. The …

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Hackers look for ways to best monetize the computers they compromise. Their new tactic is injecting code that generates bitcoin onto cloud-computing servers and compromised websites. Security companies say that mining software has appeared on cloud-based internet servers administered by Aviva plc and Times Publishing Co.,

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Treasury and Commerce departments are unable to protect their digital databases, lesser organizations would be seemingly hard-pressed to prevent similar security breaches. Justice Department, National Security Agency and the White House. The thinking goes that if the U.S. It includes all five branches of the U.S. The U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2017

but the app asks for a lot of information that could put users’ security at risk. and while it’s free to download, it could come at a cost: a user’s security. That’s according to a TechCrunch report, which cited security experts as saying the app requires users to offer up more data from their phones than is needed for a photo app.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 6, 2024

The UK fintech, which boasts more than eight million UK customers and 40 million globally, says the Wealth Protection feature helps protect customers who have had their unlocked phone stolen, or password and face recognition compromised, and stops criminals from withdrawing customers’ savings out of their accounts.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

An Indian web system — used to mark attendance for government workers, which records names, photos and unique Aadhaar numbers — was easily compromised, and led to the access of private information for thousands of workers, reports showed. . There have been a number of security breaches involved with Aadhaar over the years.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

A P2P (peer-to-peer) technology ingrained in millions of IoT ( Internet of Things ) devices, including security cameras, smart doorbells, baby monitors and video recorders, has many security flaws that allow them to be compromised easily, exposing users to dangers from eavesdropping, credential theft and takeovers from remote locations.

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