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FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace

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platform since its start in October 2013. was first exposed as a nest of cybercrime activity in a now removed Digital Shadows report from 2016, according to ZDNet , and those in-tune with cyber-security issues were not shocked to hear of Firsov’s arrest. As of this week, Deer.io was still up and running. According to U.S.

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Singapore’s HIV Registry Data Exposed Online

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million people were compromised, Singapore’s Ministry of Health said the personal details and HIV-positive status of 14,200 people were placed online. In an announcement, the Ministry apologized for the “anxiety and distress” the security breach caused. TechCrunch reported that Mikhy K. Farrera Brochez, a U.S.

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Venture Capitalists Wary Of Online Lenders

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With an early string of alternative lenders having a tough go of it, startups looking to raise money are having to show how they will avoid the woes of the online lenders before them. At the same time that online lenders and startups have to prove their ability to thrive, investments overall in that area of the internet are slowing down.

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OYO: Why Online Hotel Financing Could Be Key To US Expansion

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Now, the fast-growing operation is tapping into one of the growing trends in payments and commerce by offering online financing for its many partners. is a new program that has OYO partnering with Biz2Credit , a small business online lending platform. India-based hotel and booking startup OYO has been on a tear lately, landing $1.5

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Google At Work On App-Connected Smart Debit Card

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They can also use a PIN and fingerprint for security of their accounts. And, for payments in apps or online, a virtual card number can be used. A customer could also lock their card and ask for a replacement but still can pay online or via phone with the virtual card number system.

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Hackers Hit Cybersecurity Insurance Co Chubb

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The company said it was looking into a “security incident” that involved unauthorized access with a third-party company. Threat Analyst Brett Callow, who works at a different security firm called Emsisoft, said the incident in question came from Maze, a ransomware group. Zack did not say anything beyond that.

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How Payments Make Online Travel Sites Worth The Trip

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Even in the quiet seasons, the online travel market is susceptible to the trade winds, and they don’t always blow in agents’ favor. But what hurts a business (especially a small one) more than an October snowstorm is when online fraudsters use CNP transactions to steal their services. The End of Excessive Card Surcharges.

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