security and fraud

Bitcoin Daily: FTC Settles With Accused Crypto Pyramid Schemers; BTC Transactions Spike To Two-Year High
Bitcoin Daily: FTC Settles With Accused Crypto Pyramid Schemers; BTC Transactions Spike To Two-Year High
August 26, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The US Federal Trade Commission announced that the promoters of recruitment-based cryptocurrency schemes have been permanently banned from operating or participating in any multi-level marketing...

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SWIFT: Real-Time Payments Demands Real-Time Security And Compliance
SWIFT: Real-Time Payments Demands Real-Time Security And Compliance
August 23, 2019  |  Digital Payments

Speed isn’t the only factor to consider in the deployment of real-time payments systems. Security and compliance are also vital components in ensuring that payments...

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Prosecutors Argue For Cap One Hacker To Remain In Jail
Prosecutors Argue For Cap One Hacker To Remain In Jail
August 22, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Federal prosecutors believe that the woman allegedly responsible for the Capital One hacking is a danger to society who needs to stay in prison while...

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Instagram Invites Security Experts To Hack Its Checkout Feature
Instagram Invites Security Experts To Hack Its Checkout Feature
August 20, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Instagram is inviting a group of security researchers known as white hat hackers to stress-test its Checkout feature before it launches outside the United States....

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Palestinian Terrorist Group Uses Bitcoin To Raise Money
Palestinian Terrorist Group Uses Bitcoin To Raise Money
August 19, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Hamas, the militant Palestinian group, has come up with a new way to raise funds for its terror campaigns: bitcoin. The New York Times reported...

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Fake Android Apps Downloaded More Than 8 Million Times
Fake Android Apps Downloaded More Than 8 Million Times
August 16, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A security firm has discovered that dozens of fraudulent Android adware apps have been downloaded more than 8 million times from the Google Play store....

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Diving Into Corporate Payments’ SCA Exemption
Diving Into Corporate Payments’ SCA Exemption
August 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

PSD2 compliance challenges continue to roll in, with strong customer authentication (SCA) requirements headed merchants’ way next month. This month’s PYMNTS PSD2 Tracker explores the...

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How QSRs Need To Use Technology To Make Experiences Safe, Not Just Smarter
How QSRs Need To Use Technology To Make Experiences Safe, Not Just Smarter
August 15, 2019  |  QSR & Mobile

That the average experience in a quick-service restaurant (QSR) has been greatly enhanced by the addition of mobile technology is almost inarguable. The customer journey...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Files Complaint Against Fraudulent Crypto Operator; Australians Lost $14.8M To Crypto Crime From Jan. To July
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Files Complaint Against Fraudulent Crypto Operator; Australians Lost $14.8M To Crypto Crime...
August 14, 2019  |  Bitcoin

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced fraud charges against a Brooklyn individual and two of his entities who allegedly engaged in a fraudulent...

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