PYMNTS

MARCH 20, 2020

Phishing attempts surged 640 percent last year alone, with hackers placing malicious URLs on domains such as Apple, Dropbox, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and PayPal, according to a recent report. Malware targeting computers running the Windows 7 operating system were especially hard-hit, rising 125 percent, according to the report.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The FTC is investigating Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Alphabet and Microsoft over antitrust implications, and it recently asked the companies to turn over information regarding takeovers of smaller companies between the years of 2010 and 2019. It also wants to examine how the smaller companies operated post-acquisition.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are doubling down on data security. Effective data security features are critical to securing this information. However, Facebook and Amazon are not the only Big Tech companies with a need to innovate in data security. The Future of Data Security.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2019

As reported Wednesday (March 13), Spotify , the music streaming juggernaut, has filed an antitrust complaint in Europe against another tech giant with a foothold in music streaming – that would be Apple, of course. By way of competitive – or anti-competitive – actions, Spotify has also said Apple had on occasion rejected security updates.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

Native commerce is where Aberman believes all platforms are headed — and that’s not just true for software developers like Apple, Google and Microsoft, but also for social media platforms like Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. “In The Media/Commerce Connection. That’s what Rich Aberman, co-founder of WePay , predicts.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

That’s a bad moon rising for some Big Data operators. In the middle are the consumers whose data fuels eCommerce, social media and basically the entire internet as we know it. It won’t be easy, and some players see it as ultimately handing even more market-making power to Google, Apple and Facebook.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Over the course of years, Facebook reportedly enabled some of the world’s biggest tech companies to access the personal data of users — which amounted to the social media giant exempting some businesses from the privacy rules its customers thought they were protected under.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

In some cases, retailers are using social media tools such as Instagram to post promotions and product tutorials — or interact openly with consumers about their offerings. percent — said ordering products and services through social media was a motivation for innovation. The move, however, was publicized in the fall.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

They use the Bradesco infrastructure, but they operate in parallel. Protection (Security). For example, by partnering with movie theaters and ride-sharing services like Uber, Bradesco is able to generate relevance, frequency and importance with a social-based marketing strategy. Next was born to complement Bradesco’s strategy.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The Edelman Trust Barometer shows that public confidence in search engines and social media platforms fell 11 percentage points from 2017 and 2018. Now tech companies are facing a wave of “techlash” — backlash resulting from rising concerns around privacy protections, election security failures, and ethics lapses.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

Beloved by younger millennials and up-and-coming Generation Z members, Snapchat is the little social media engine that could in an era when it seemed the social media die had all been cast (and where Facebook won most of the rolls). That just good old-fashioned operational costs. Are Apple Or Tencent The Answer?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2020

According to a report , the Fire TV platform from the eCommerce operator “now has over 40 million users. For instance, Amazon, Google, Apple and the Zigbee Alliance unveiled a new working group to promote the adoption of a new, royalty-free connectivity standard to make smart home products more compatible with security as a design tenet.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2018

Walmart wants to develop a stronger name for itself as a lifestyle brand, and a richer reputation for having a social media presence. One sure way of making friends is hanging out with the cool kids, and this week, eBay announced its burgeoning relationship with one of tech’s cooler kids — Apple.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2019

The company said it hired an independent security forensic company to make sure there wasn’t access to sensitive customer data. Citi Said ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ To The Apple Card. The report noted that JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Synchrony were also in the running to partner with Apple on the credit card.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 5, 2019

Think of the Apple iPhone, and thoughts are likely to turn to matters involving social media, selfies, family photos, mobile commerce and even payments. The alleged theft ring operated in 34 states, but it remains unclear how many phones and legitimate customers were involved or impacted. Targeting Dead People.

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Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

million podcasts in the world, you might find it daunting to weed through the lists on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or other platforms to find the best banking podcasts. Some recent episode titles include: “Should Bankers Fear Apple’s Future Growth Strategy?” Regular, Timely Episodes. Weeding through banking podcasts to find gems.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 19, 2019

As noted in this space this past week, SCA has goals that are laudable by any measure, as the SCA requirement seeks to reduce fraud and make online card-not-present (CNP) transactions more secure. Larger merchants appear to be better prepared than the roughly 800,000 smaller ones operating across the continent.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 25, 2019

We started to really think about how [we] not only simplify integration and onboarding, but [how to] better manage operations on an ongoing basis,” he said. “We Shoppers who prefer to use Google Pay will be able to do so within the eBay app, mobile website and desktop site, regardless of operating system or device.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

While beauty conglomerates like L’Oréal are making acquisitions to become more tech-enabled, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Apple (GAFA) are pursuing the high margins in beauty through partnerships, consumer insights, e-commerce, and more. Amazon and Apple have both launched their own virtual assistants. Looking ahead.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As Mahoney noted, the pandemic has transformed the way businesses operate and reach their consumer. As customers pivoted toward addressing safety, wellness and security concerns amid a public health crisis, she said, the company was able to address those issues through curbside pickup and mobile ordering, creating an omnichannel experience.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Read our future of data security report for more on this topic. ). It comes as no surprise, then, that big tech players like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are investing heavily in data security — especially as several have fallen victim to data breaches themselves. But the company is not alone.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 9, 2018

billion in five quarters, not counting acquisitions — just good, old-fashioned operational costs. Given that burn rate, it seems likely that Snap will need an infusion of funds fairly soon; a securities filing in early May strongly indicates that Snap might soon be trying to raise those funds with a sale of shares or debt.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

This would seem to be a favorable time for digital products and services that emphasize privacy and data security. “Developers have always had a certain amount of revolutionary spirit,” he told Fast Company. The big tech firms are trying to make sure they have a major say in whatever comes next for data privacy and regulation.

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CB Insights

MAY 3, 2018

You’ll learn about cybersecurity trends to watch and high-momentum startups with the potential to shape the future of security. In internet-speak the word “meme” often refers to an amusing picture that goes viral on social media. Government regulation & national security. Final thoughts.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We remember his architecting the legendary Bank of America and Security Pacific merger on the West Coast. Richard Durbin for his continued assault on the industry’s ability to make money supporting safe, secure consumer and business payments. It seems this “seasoned executive” had quite a few holes in his storied resume.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2017

A perfect example of that in the payments space is the slow consumer adoption of Apple Pay, Google Wallet and many other mobile payment technologies. However, these requirements can also make operations more challenging for businesses. PYMNTS: What product has had the most impact on payments in the last five years, and why?

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Stripe rolled out chargeback protection, Apple rolled out its take on sign-in authentication , Mastercard launched an open banking platform and Visa and Western Union paired on a global push to card payments – and those are just the top headlines. Meanwhile, Jain is the face of SoFi to banks that package its loans into securities.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Today, Instagram is one of the more popular social media platforms. But before it became a social media heavyweight, Instagram was a simple prototype co-founder Kevin Systrom built while learning how to program. But thanks to iTunes, Apple loomed large in the podcast space, so Odeo decided to pivot.

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Lex Sokolin

AUGUST 6, 2020

TikTok helps teens socialize and negotiate popularity. including Donald Trump and the American national security apparatus. TikTok is practically kicked out of the US, needing to hand over American operations to an American company, with MSFT in the lead. It creates memes and celebrities through algorithmic recommendations.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2018

The fact remains that FinTech upstarts are making strides, and any number of tech juggernauts — from Apple to Amazon — are nibbling around the edges of financial services. Data security is paramount, but it is table stakes — a must-have amid the competitive landscape. That’s a bit tongue in cheek, of course, but only a bit.

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

The company announced it was effectively ceasing operations immediately and filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, putting more than 1,100 people out of work overnight. In January 2019, Munchery abruptly ceased all operations, as it informed customers via email. By September 2011, Solyndra’s business model had fallen apart.

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Tomorrow's Transactions

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

And, frankly, the cost of obtaining and maintaining these licences is so trivial to a Facebook or a Google or an Apple that it was a no-brainer to assume that they would apply. From Seen and Heard: Facebook secures payments services licence. From Finextra: Lenddo delves into credit card applicants’ social media data ].

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Javelin Strategy & Research

JANUARY 22, 2015

Google Wallet, there was a very clear technological advantage to being a mobile operator. Host Card Emulation (HCE) eviscerated the SWP model and any chance for an upper hand that the mobile operators wanted to maintain, killing their business model of charging issuers for access to the secure element on handsets.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Digitally transforming operations, operating models and technologies to compete in a changing industry structure. Optimizing risk, compliance and security. 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM | Session ID: 4843A: Apple and IBM: Delivering Powerful Mobile Experiences through New Technologies and Solutions. Get social. Useful links.

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CB Insights

MARCH 13, 2019

Company Description: Operating out of Santa Monica, California, GoodRx offers a cost-saving platform for prescription drugs. Bird Rides currently operates in more than 100 locations. . The solutions are designed to serve developers, operators, and security professionals. Valuation: $2.8B. Total Funding: $1M.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Of particular interest to market watchers are the FAANG s – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Alphabet/Google – and how the pandemic has affected those tech giants’ performance thus far. Operating margins also expanded by an unheard-of 770 basis points year over year to 22.1 economic recovery. ” Amazon. ” Amazon.

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CB Insights

JUNE 5, 2019

Biometric technology such as facial recognition can quickly and accurately identify individual people and their emotional state, making it a powerful tool for ensuring security and preventing fraud. Energy companies are leveraging facial recognition for security, payments, and driver health.

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