American Express Co raised currency conversion rates without prior notice: WSJ

The practice was confined to only small to mid-size businesses. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, American Express Co raised currency conversion rates for business clients without notifying its customers in advance; AmEx’s move was aimed at boosting its employee commission and revenues. The…

Hackers gain access to 880,000 payment cards through Orbitz

Hackers have managed to gain access to a treasure trove of critical information, including, names, phone numbers, payment card details, billing addresses and e-mails from the partner platform of Orbitz, a subsidiary of Expedia Inc. Orbitz, a subsidiary of online travel agency Expedia Inc has disclosed that hackers have been able to access personal information…