Fintech Review

APRIL 20, 2025

This is where cybertech comes in, the application of advanced cybersecurity technologies to protect digital finance. Cybertech sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and fintech. It covers the tools, platforms, and strategies that defend against data breaches, fraud, identity theft, and financial disruption.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

Online glasses retailer Warby Parker was hit by a cybersecurity attack that affected about 198,000 of its customers from late September to late November, according to reports. Warby Parker contacted law enforcement when it found out about the breach. Warby Parker said that is what happened with this breach.

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OCTOBER 2, 2017

7, the media has been abuzz over the security breach at credit scoring company Equifax and the vast number of consequences the incident set in motion, from the resignation of the company’s CEO to lawsuits filed by state Attorneys General across the U.S. Since Sept. SAP Point of Sale. Yahoo Litigation Moves Forward.

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Cybersecurity Breach Point-of-Sale (POS) Authentication 76

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DECEMBER 20, 2019

Gas station and convenience store chain Wawa said it discovered a data breach in which thousands of customers’ debit and credit card information was stolen, according to a report by CNBC. Wawa said its team stopped the breach on Dec. Wawa also said it doesn’t think any credit cards were used illegally because of the breach.

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Data Breach Breach Identity Theft Credit Cards 52

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FEBRUARY 19, 2019

With a wealth of stolen credentials to pick from in the wake of several data breaches that comprised the identities of millions, fraudsters have more resources than ever. Take Marriott , which is still dealing with the fallout of a breach that left the data of 500 million rewards customers exposed. Inverting the Fraud Approach.

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Identity Theft Data Breach Breach Verification 63

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Eric Chiu, cofounder and president of HyTrust , joined this week’s Hacker Tracker to share insights on the SEC examining the Yahoo breaches, why a selfie app may cause more harm than good and how the U.S. Yahoo disclosed a breach of 500 million users’ data in Sept. America’s Data Breach Problem. SEC Keeps An Eye On Yahoo.

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Data Breach Breach Security Risk 71

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JANUARY 25, 2017

It’s a job seeker’s market when it comes to cybersecurity expertise, according to a new report from employee-employer matching company Indeed, and Apple tops the list of best U.S. corporations seeking to fill cybersecurity roles. Indeed announced today (Jan. 25) its ranking of the 10 best U.S. hit an all-time high last year.

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Cybersecurity Data Breach Identity Theft Federal Reserve 45

FICO

JULY 18, 2017

Data breaches are in the news on an almost daily basis and telecom companies are not immune to attack – indeed, cyber-attacks have led to the loss of almost 50 million customer records in the past 10 years. This rich data set is a honey pot for cybercriminals – particularly those using data to fuel identity theft.

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Cybersecurity Risk Data Breach Breach 45

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

Multiple lawsuits seeking class action status have been filed in Philadelphia over a data breach at Wawa convenience stores, which affected 850 locations along the East Coast of the U.S., Wawa recently came forward with information that it found malware on its payment processing servers, and that it stopped the breach on Dec.

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Data Breach Breach Identity Theft Debit Card 52

Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These tokens are generated for each transaction, reducing the risk of data breaches. Analyzing patterns and anomalies identifies potential risks associated with identity theft or fraudulent activities. This automation accelerates response times, which is crucial in mitigating the impact of security breaches.

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AI Innovation Fraud Detection Encryption 105

Fintech News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The battle against fraud and identity theft has taken on new dimensions and complexities in today’s increasingly digital world. This article will delve into the key trends shaping the fraud and identity landscape 2024, drawing insights from various sources, including SumSub, LexisNexis Risk Solution, Feedzai and Jumio.

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Deepfake APACS Scams Authentication 125

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MARCH 16, 2017

The Department of Justice bringing charges against two spies in Russia and two hackers who allegedly took part in the massive data breach that rocked Yahoo recently has now shed light on exactly how these breaches took place. According to Palmore, that initial breach eventually led the exposure of more than 500 million user accounts.

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FBI Breach Identity Theft Data Breach 46

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

Adherence to these regulations is paramount for safeguarding sensitive patient information from data breaches and cyber attacks. With the proliferation of people paying hospital bills and health insurance using credit and debit cards, the risk of identity theft has also augmented exponentially! million people. The PCI DSS v4.0

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PCI DSS Compliance Data Breach Breach 130

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OCTOBER 30, 2018

Corporate cybersecurity is an ever-increasing focus of government entities, with the U.S. Late last week, the FTC rolled out a series of informational resources for nonprofits and small businesses (SMBs) to heighten awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate them.

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FTC Cybersecurity Small Business Federal Trade Commission 73

FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online - and protect your family - from data compromise and identity theft? FICO's Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. It's estimated that half of all data breaches occur through third parties.

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Cybersecurity Identity Theft Data Breach Breach 40

FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online – and protect your family – from data compromise and identity theft? FICO’s Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. It’s estimated that half of all data breaches occur through third parties. by FICO.

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Cybersecurity Identity Theft Data Breach Breach 40

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MARCH 12, 2018

district court in San Jose, California, ruled late last week that most of a lawsuit concerning Yahoo’s data breach, which exposed 3 billion users’ personal data, can proceed. to get the claims tossed out, including allegations of negligence and breach of contract. According to news from Reuters , U.S. Back in Oct.

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Breach Identity Theft Data Breach Cybersecurity 40

The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

From payment card fraud and identity theft to chargeback fraud and refund fraud, scammers are continuously devising new ways to siphon money away from cardholders and merchants illegally. AI isn’t just a buzzword in cybersecurity. Finally, AI tools also have applications in identity verification.

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AI Fraud Detection Identity Theft Account Takeovers 88

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MAY 1, 2018

Kaspersky Lab , the cybersecurity company, revealed in a new survey on Tuesday (May 1) that 81 percent of Americans and 72 percent of Canadians are stressed out about the recent rash of data breaches. With no way to gain control, the very idea of cybersecurity becomes completely overwhelming.

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Data Breach Breach Cybersecurity Consumer 43

PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

As the list of retailers and service providers breached by hackers seems to be ever-growing, it seems the organizations that suffer at the hands of data thieves have a related but separate problem to worry about. Customers are watching and making decisions about where to shop based on security questions more than they ever have.

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Breach Consumer Identity Theft Compromise 40

FICO

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In the world of cybersecurity, 2016 was a banner year – and not in a good way. The good news is that businesses and consumers are also much more aware of cyber threats than they were 12 months ago, and that’s the jumping off point of my cybersecurity predictions for 2017. Consumers will care a lot more about their own cybersecurity.

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Cybersecurity Identity Theft Compromise 82

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MAY 5, 2017

It’s been a big week in the broader cybersecurity realm, starting with a data breach of Sabre Corporation’s hospitality unit. Of course, for retailers, combating fraud is complicated that just beefing up cybersecurity protections. The unauthorized access has been shut off, Sabre said.

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Breach Business Email Compromise Data Breach Cybersecurity 45

FICO

MARCH 6, 2017

Criminals are looking to gain financially in three main ways: Data breaches to feed identity theft. Third-party fraud is fuelled by identity theft, and breached data gives criminals the information they need to take over someone’s identity. Cyber-attacks with financial demands.

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Identity Theft Breach Data Breach Phishing 65

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JANUARY 24, 2017

According to a report highlighting findings from the Identity Theft Resource Center and CyberScout, data breaches in the U.S. The financial services industry accounted for only 52 of the breaches tracked, or 4.8 Some 64 percent of all data breaches involve identity and personal data theft.

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Data Breach Breach Identity Theft Phishing 40

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2016

Reports of data breaches and cyberattacks are serious, but what happens when those claims are untrue? According to Krebs on Security , last week, several identity theft protection companies incorrectly named Dropbox as the source of a data breach that compromised nearly 73 million usernames and passwords.

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Data Breach Breach Identity Theft Compromise 42

PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

billion consumer accounts fell victim to data breaches during the first half of 2019 — to the tune of $4 million in lost revenue per breach. More than 90 percent of Americans have fallen victim to online scams, data breaches, identity theft or other forms of fraud, though certain varieties are more common than others.

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Phishing Data Breach Breach Scams 64

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

She added that policymakers have designed corporate cybersecurity penalties with large enterprises in mind, with some states requiring up to $2,500 in fines for each exposed customer record, even if the business is not shown to be at fault. “They don’t have the funds to hire a person with that kind of training.”.

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Research Small Business Identity Theft Cybersecurity 75

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JANUARY 8, 2019

Luxury department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue , for instance, are still recovering from data breaches that exposed a significant amount of customer data, while others, such as Neiman Marcus , are constantly working to upgrade their fraud protections to counter the efforts of bad actors. Around The Digital Fraud World. Last year, the U.S.

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Identity Theft AI FBI Data Breach 66

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MARCH 29, 2019

Close to 1 billion email accounts were leaked by a marketing company in what some researchers are calling the “biggest and most comprehensive email database” breach ever. Cybersecurity expert Bob Diachenko discovered the breach and contacted the Verifications.io The info did not contain passwords or credit card details.

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Database Accounts Breach Phishing 74

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Madhu said that the future lies in the fact that “more regulations are going to force the banks to disclose these types of things,” noting legislation in Congress that will set in place punishments for FIs that breach an individual’s PII.

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Identity Theft Rules Verification Accounts 40

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Charter said the information was removed right after it was discovered and the cybersecurity incident is being looking into. The report noted the breach was found to be linked to BroadSoft, which developed the My TWC app. In an interview with the New York Post , he said, “It’s the biggest data breach in the history of the world.”.

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Identity Theft Data Breach Breach Cybersecurity 43

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JUNE 14, 2018

Identity theft is an unfortunately reality for more consumers as data breaches continue to rock the market. Research from Auriemma Consulting Group estimates that identity theft has cost banks at least $6 billion, and cost consumers $58.9 But individual consumers aren’t the only victims of identity theft.

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Identity Theft Wire Transfer Crime Email Compromise 43

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

Merchants must familiarize themselves with the diverse risks associated with payment processing, encompassing fraud, chargebacks, and cybersecurity threats. This can include stolen credit card information, identity theft, or fraudulent transactions. Exchange rate risk can lead to unexpected gains or losses.

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Risk Management Risk PCI DSS Process 97

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FEBRUARY 15, 2017

14) that two-thirds of businesses surveyed said they have experienced five or more security breaches in the last two years. Cyberhacks compromised the identities of more than a billion people last year alone, researchers added. The company said Tuesday (Feb. hit a record high last year. ” . ”

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Data Breach Security Breach Cybersecurity 40

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JANUARY 30, 2017

The latest report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and CyberScout finds a worrying trend: 2016 was a record year for data breaches, with businesses emerging as the largest target for hackers by far. 1,093 data breaches hit entities in the U.S. 1,093 data breaches hit entities in the U.S.

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Data Security Governance Government Data Breach 54

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Because, Xie noted, the state of cybersecurity in 2020 seems to demand this more holistic approach. “But I want to broaden the scope of real-time account monitoring and start understanding the customer over the course of their lifecycle.”.

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Authentication Bots Identity Theft Mitigation 98

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MAY 21, 2020

Identity theft is also a constant fraud threat, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stating that more than 650,57o cases of identity theft were reported in 2019. million total fraud incidents last year, and also set a new record for the highest amount of identity theft cases in any year in history.

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Financial Crimes Crime Identity Theft Federal Trade Commission 52