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May 15, 2017
Wannacry? Why It’s Time To Come Down On Bitcoin

The massive “Wannacry” wave of crypto-ransomware cyberattacks now reported to have hit more than 200,000 computers in 150 countries shouldn’t be just another “look at how smart and cunning and...


May 15, 2017
FTC Cracks Down On Tech Support Scams

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in conjunction with other federal, state and international law enforcement partners, recently announced a nationwide and international crackdown on tech support scams called “Operation...


May 15, 2017
Keeping Third Party Risk First On The Cyber (Risk) List

As companies expand and interact with an ever-widening web of vendors, third-party risk deepens as data is shared and, potentially, exposed. In the latest Topic TBD, Gayle Woodbury, managing director...


May 12, 2017
Hacker Tracker: Identity Fraud On The Rise

Greater connectivity means greater opportunities — not just for businesses and consumers, but also for fraudsters. A recent study released by Forrester Consulting and digital identity provider ID.me speaks to...


May 12, 2017
Trump Signs New Executive Order On Cybersecurity

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 11) signed an executive order that seeks to increase cybersecurity efforts on the part of the government, with an eye on guarding infrastructure...


May 11, 2017
European Commission Focuses On E-Commerce; Driving Digital Activity

The European Commission has come out with a mid-term review of its Digital Single Market strategy that is geared toward reducing the barriers to eCommerce and driving digital activity across...


May 10, 2017
Data Drivers: Uri Rivner, Co-Founder, Head of Cyber Strategy &...

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May 10, 2017
US: Minority leader recommends FTC commissioner

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) recommended May 9 that President Donald Trump tap consumer advocate Rohit Chopra to serve as a member of the Federal Trade Commission. Chopra...


May 09, 2017
Human Error To Blame For Much Of Corporate Finance Scam,...

The bad news keeps on coming for businesses facing cyberattacks. The FBI released new data last week warning businesses that the business email compromise scam has led to an uptick in...


Money Mobility Tracker®: Payment Due: Billers’ Bid for Better Bill Pay

Digital bill pay, while routine for most consumers, poses challenges such as fraud, friction and limited payment options — particularly in the utilities sector, where consumer trust is low. This edition of the “Money Mobility Tracker®,” a collaboration with Ingo Payments, examines how billers and financial institutions can earn trust among consumers.

Fraud Management in Online Transactions - April 2024

There’s no shame in asking for help. Eighty-two percent of merchants experienced a cyber or data breach in the last year, and PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study of 300 eCommerce executives, “Fraud Management in Online Transactions,” a collaboration with Nuvei, details merchants’ thoughts about fraud prevention, finding that outsourced methods correlate with fewer failed payments.