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JULY 1, 2019

Less than a year after the ride-hailing company rolled out in Sudan, Careem has concluded its operations in the country, with a planned takeover by Uber on the horizon. The firm started its Sudan operations in September 2018 following the lifting of economic sanctions by the United States in 2017, Reuters reported. ” In a U.S.

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JANUARY 14, 2020

In financial services, demand for ease of use and security are sky-high, even for business customers. But cloud migrations are often complex, particularly when it comes to remaining compliant with the mounting regulatory initiatives designed to address growing security risks in the financial services arena.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged John McAfee for allegedly touting investments in initial coin offerings (ICOs) to Twitter followers without saying that he received payment for doing so, according to a press release. The computer coder and businessperson’s bodyguard, Jimmy Watson Jr.,

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MAY 20, 2020

In other news, France has become the first nation to test out a blockchain-operational digital euro with successful results, Banque de France announced on Wednesday (May 20). The institution noted per the report that it tried out a central bank digital currency (CBDC) sale of securities in mid-May.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

To do that, and to clear the next hurdle, Whisler said many financial institutions (FIs) still need to “modernize internally to be a 24/7 operation shop.”. One thing is customer service, but the other is liquidity management or cash flow forecasting, and that's new to a lot of organizations.”.

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MAY 15, 2019

Respond Software announced that it has closed a $20 million Series B funding round, led by ClearSky Security, with participation from previous investors CRV and Foundation Capital.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 28, 2020

WhatsApp, which boasts end-to-end encryption and high-level security, disclosed 12 vulnerabilities in 2019, seven of which were described as critical, according to a report by the Financial Times. Rogers added that the data “strongly suggests” that WhatsApp hadn’t been taking security of the app very seriously.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

Some schemes that are impractical to wage in person are simpler to perpetrate online because of a decreased security presence, the anonymity of transactions and fraudsters’ abilities to stage hundreds of attacks simultaneously. Biometric-based methods’ effectiveness varies, but all provide better security than simple passwords.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Retail and hospitality technology firm NCR Corporation is looking to acquire ATM operator Cardtronics for $39 per share, or about $1.7 According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cardtronics CEO Ed West said selling the company will help it move beyond helping ATM users withdraw cash. 11) press release. .

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JANUARY 15, 2021

In this week's news, we saw Roblox’s plans to go public through a direct listing, consumers’ preferences for a digital-first shopping experience and the rising popularity of quick-response (QR) codes. Digital game platform operator Roblox plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange next month by a direct listing.

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APRIL 1, 2020

As individuals were beginning to seek COVID-19 benefits, hackers disrupted Italy’s Social Security internet site, per the leader of the welfare agency. Tridico said he notified authorities about the incident, which has brought into question the security of the country’s online infrastructure as it grapples with the COVID-19 crisis. “In

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AUGUST 20, 2020

The news site attributed information about the data exposure to researcher Bob Diachenko of security firm Comparitech. 19) report on news site Information Security stated, in part: “Diachenko first contacted Deep Social using the email address listed on its website to disclose the exposure. A Wednesday (Aug.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

has secured a $25 million venture loan facility from Horizon Technology Finance Corp., a specialty finance company that provides secured loans to venture capital-backed companies. . It currently operates in some 300 U.S. Peer-to-peer car-sharing platform Getaround Inc.

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

Tanium, which provides organizations with an IT security platform, raised $200 million from Wellington Management, Baillie Gifford & Company and Adage Capital Management, pushing Tanium’s valuation up to $6.5 According to reports, Tanium addresses security friction within businesses caused by a disparate security strategy.

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APRIL 16, 2020

Businesses are doing their part by having employees work from home, but some companies are struggling to keep operations secure as opportunistic fraudsters aim to take advantage of the pandemic’s disruption. Bad actors are increasingly trying to exploit confusions as companies transition to remote operations.

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JUNE 18, 2018

It’s a thought that comes to mind this week because the World Cup is currently underway in Russia, and because this week’s news managed to offer up a win, a loss and a draw, depending on where one looked. . XRP, despite its name as a ‘token,’ is actually a security under California law,” states the lawsuit. “In

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JANUARY 31, 2019

Shares in the company dropped after the earnings data was released on news that revenue was slightly below analyst targets. The company’s cloud operations, driven by Microsoft Azure, were flat quarter over quarter with a 76 percent growth rate, also driving shares down by 3 percent, reports in CNBC said. Microsoft posted $32.5

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JANUARY 20, 2020

South African regulators also approved Goldman Sachs for a bank operation license as the firm strives for growth in the most liquid and sophisticated economy on the continent. Earlier this month, Goldman Sachs announced that it was revamping its reporting into new divisions.

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MAY 4, 2020

He will be tasked with developing strategy, direction and comprehensive success of Mastercard’s operations across 53 countries in Europe. He added that he is eager to build on the company’s ideology to “drive new technology and innovation” and to be the “partner of choice.” .

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APRIL 17, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. NEW DATA: Five Ways Social Distancing Is Transforming Retail . The Spice House On A Recipe For Secure, Cross-Border AP. IRS Has Rocky Start With Stimulus Funds As Money Misrouted.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246 million in B2B venture capital this week. Cequence Security. Also operating in the enterprise security space is Cequence Security, based in California.

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JUNE 22, 2020

How Customer Reviews Provide Lifeblood To Restaurant Operations. Customers can find out where their peers are happily returning after good experiences, for example, while eateries can invest time in digital platforms that provide prospective diners with information to secure their patronage. The Value In Quick Responses .

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

For more on this and other news, visit the Tracker’s News & Trends section. One of the major factors weighed by owners when making that choice is how they will receive payments from guests, which is why it is critical for intermediary platforms to make sure home owners can receive payouts both easily and securely.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into buy buttons and restaurant apps, as well as news on Intuit’s acquisition of Credit Karma. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. billion on Monday (Feb.

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AUGUST 9, 2019

In other security news, phone numbers can provide a treasure trove of information about a consumer who is trying to open an account with an online merchant, onboard to an online service or sign up for a new banking account. Merchants are scrambling as the strong customer authentication (SCA) deadline looms.

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JANUARY 19, 2020

Lawmakers across multiple states are considering legislation to reconfigure the often burdensome security deposit structure that adversely affects renters of less financial means, according to the Wall Street Journal. As many as one fourth of all renters in the United States devote 50% or more of their monthly expenses to rent. Sittenfeld. “To

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OCTOBER 2, 2019

He is accused of setting up and operating Darkode, a black marketplace that operated between 2008 and 2013, as well as creating and deploying Mariposa, one of the largest botnets. And Samsung-backed Blocko is now in the UAE after it secured funding in Asia Pacific and Europe.

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JUNE 27, 2019

The pair ultimately designed a concept that could operate without any on-site staff to solve this quandary. “We Designing For Security And Remote Management . Farmhouse Market does not have an open-door policy, however, and instead relies on a variety of security technologies. There have, thus far, been no issues with theft.

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JULY 29, 2019

John McNeill, Lyft’s chief operating officer, is leaving the ride-hailing company, according to a report by Bloomberg. percent on the news – the biggest intraday drop for the company in a month. District Court in the Northern District of California, contends Lyft committed securities fraud. Shares in the company dropped 3.9

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security. The virtual card offers a strong value proposition for corporates in the form of enhanced security and control over spend. NEW DATA: Black Friday 2020: COVID-19 Steepens Physical Retail’s Long Slide. Top Trackers And Reports.

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JUNE 5, 2020

Providing robust services via mobile channels is especially important now, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses to operate remotely and consumers to stay at home as much as possible. The need to secure open banking has only grown as financial criminals have stepped up to exploit disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, he added.

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JULY 27, 2020

Online marketplaces have been essential for companies and consumers who want to transact under stay-at-home mandates, but these platforms need formidable security approaches in place to prevent fraudulent sellers from joining or scams from occurring.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

It’s hardly news that consumers (along with regulators and politicians) are becoming increasingly focused on privacy and online security. According to one estimate, “about 50 million internet-connected cars operate on U.S. According to the tracker, the global IoT security market is expected to increase by a 35.5

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MARCH 14, 2024

ING Bank is moving its operations to the cloud for scalability, efficiency and security. The $967 billion bank’s operations are 65% on a private cloud, Marco Eijsackers, head of the CIO office at ING, told Bank Automation News. “We Back […]

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Two Apple iOS 13 users took to Reddit to share some payment security issues they faced when using the tech giant’s newest iteration of its operating system, according to reports. This is a major security flaw in iOS. Apple has already announced it will release iOS 13.1 on Tuesday (Sept.

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APRIL 26, 2019

A P2P (peer-to-peer) technology ingrained in millions of IoT ( Internet of Things ) devices, including security cameras, smart doorbells, baby monitors and video recorders, has many security flaws that allow them to be compromised easily, exposing users to dangers from eavesdropping, credential theft and takeovers from remote locations.

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AUGUST 29, 2018

In other news, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) is working on “Operation Cryptosweep” with the North American Securities Administrators Association, AL.com reported. In addition, the operation has caused 47 enforcement actions to come to pass since it started in May.

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