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BJ’s On The Block, Amex’s Millennial Problem And Another Big Breach

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The long-suffering team at American Express has a new headache to handle — losing the love of those millennial customers. and yes, this looks like card data breach. American Express cards, from time immemorial, has signaled affluence among holders — particularly the Platinum Card. Ready to jump in?

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NEW REPORT: Mueller Indictments Prompt Renewed Look At Social Security Numbers

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These solutions could shift the way national security agencies in several countries operate, or force employers to change how they authenticate and identify their employees. As more millennials enter the workforce, passwords are going out the door. Social Security number as an identifier. News From the Digital ID Space.

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Payments 2016: The Year Of “Hesitation”

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PYMNTS consulted 21 payments executives from across the industry to share their insights on the biggest takeaways from 2016 as part of the “Payments 2016, The Year Of …” eBook. Payments 2016: The Year Of “Hesitation”. We are balancing the needs of: Convenience and speed against trust and security. Choice vs. ubiquity.

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Securing 442 Million Points Of Failure

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Given the staggering volume that comes through in the banking industry, it would follow that securing those accounts would be imperative, especially in the wake of the seemingly innumerable data breaches worldwide. Halfway through 2016 alone, she stated, there had been 974 known data breaches that have affected half a billion people.

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What’s Trending So Far In 2016

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And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well as hot data/research topics, that will give you a head start on that all-important planning for 2016 and beyond. Secure Convenience: The New Password Death March? Digital Identity.

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Millenials Lose More Money To Scams Than Seniors

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Millennials are apparently reporting losing money to fraud more often than seniors. But when seniors do become financial victims, they typically take a bigger hit than millennials do, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a press release. And tax fraud was the second most common type of identity theft reported by consumers.

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Afterpay Announces Nationwide Adoption By Major Retailers

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Shoppers can use Afterpay to buy items in select retail stores using their Afterpay card, a virtual, contactless card stored in their digital wallet,” the firm said in a Tuesday (Oct. Afterpay has announced its in-store buy now, pay later (BNPL) service is being offered by major retailers at locations across the country.

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