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Scammers target UK senior citizens with Winter Fuel Payment texts
As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus “winter heating allowance” and “cost of living support” scam texts. The scam campaign is opportunistic given the UK government’s recent controversial stance on cutting winter fuel payments from approximately 10 million pensioners across Britain. Lookalike GOV.UK pages Scammers are seen texting British residents this…
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Fortive Corporation subsidiaries notify thousands of data breach that compromised SSNs, payment info
20 subsidiaries of industrial technology conglomerate Fortive Corporation over the weekend confirmed they notified at least 31,478 people of a January 2023 data breach that compromised some or all of the following private information: Name Social Security number Financial account number Credit or debit card number Health insurance information Driver’s license number Passport number Birth certificate number Date of birth…
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Best ACH Payment Processing for Businesses in 2024
Best overall: Stripe Best for businesses needing an all-in-one payment solution: Square Best for businesses using QuickBooks: QuickBooks Money Best for free ACH payments: Melio Best for international bank transfers: GoCardless Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments are electronic bank transfers that move funds between accounts through the ACH network. Unlike credit card transactions, ACH payments pull money directly from the…
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Maui, Hawaii health clinic notifies 124K people of data breach that compromised SSNs, payment and medical info
Malama I Ke Ola Health Center a.k.a. Community Clinic of Maui over the weekend confirmed it notified 123,882 people of a May 2024 data breach that compromised the following private info: Name Social Security number Date of birth Driver’s license or state-issued ID number Passport number Financial account number, Routing number Bank name Credit and debit card numbers, CVVs, and…
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Top 6 Mobile Payment Methods To Consider for Your Business
Mobile payments are transforming how consumers and businesses interact. As more customers prefer to pay using their smartphones and other devices, small business owners need to stay ahead of the curve. But what exactly are mobile payment services, and how do they work? In this guide, we’ll explore key mobile payment methods, how they function, and why they matter for…
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5 Online Payment Methods for Small Businesses To Try in 2024
Historically, customers had to manually enter their bank or credit card information into an online checkout page. Now, a variety of card and direct banking online payment methods are available that drastically improve the customer experience by reducing friction and shortening transaction times. As convenience continues to be a crucial factor in growing online conversions, it is important for small…
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Best Crypto Payment Gateways for Businesses in 2024
In 2023, the total transaction value of crypto gateway payments recorded worldwide was $1.62 billion. This is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2023 to 2030. Since most crypto transactions are through direct wallet-to-wallet transactions, the actual value of cryptocurrency transactions used for payment of goods may actually be significantly higher than this value. Businesses looking to…
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Best Payment Gateways 2024: Top Secure Solutions Reviewed
A payment gateway handles the authorization and processing of payments between the merchant and the financial institutions. It ensures secure, efficient transactions, integrating directly with systems to facilitate online or in-person sales. Selecting a payment gateway is critical to ensuring seamless and secure payment processing. For developers and tech-savvy businesses, this means looking for one that aligns with your technical…
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Which VPNs accept payment by gift card?
Are you a journalist, political activist, or whistleblower looking for complete online anonymity? Living in an area where VPN usage is illegal or restricted? Then you’ll want to know which VPNs accept payment by gift card so your purchases can’t be traced back to you. In cases like those described above, using a no-logs VPN isn’t enough to keep you…
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American Radio Relay League confirms $1 million ransom payment
Image: Midjourney The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) confirmed it paid a $1 million ransom to obtain a decryptor to restore systems encrypted in a May ransomware attack. After discovering the incident, the National Association for Amateur Radio took impacted systems offline to contain the breach. One month later, it said its network was hacked by a “malicious international cyber…
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