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How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life

Travelling has its indignities as most people already know. The impertinence of travelers can, at times, be unbearable and difficult to stand. There are limitations however. Justine Sacco, the senior director of corporate communications at IAC experienced firsthand how simple tweets can push the boundaries between harmless intentions and full-blown controversy and virility. Her journey begins on a trip to South Africa from New York at John F. Kennedy International Airport. She found herself in the presence of a fellow passenger for her flight who reeked of body odor. She tweeted, “‘Weird German Dude: You’re in First Class. It’s 2014. Read more…

By Ferhan Patel, ago

Shutting Down Global Fraud Ring

Payza is announcing that it has cooperated with law enforcement officials to identify and arrest 11 individuals in the UK, US and Vietnam, who are suspected of masterminding a $200 million credit card fraud ring. This is not the first time that Payza has coordinated a crackdown on cybercrime with law enforcement, but it does mark another point in a long history of collaboration between the two parties. Payza assists in tracking the behavior of cyber criminals, including gathering evidence for the arrest and prosecution of cybercriminals. According to Ferhan Patel, Payza’s Chief Compliance Officer is in a unique position Read more…

By Ferhan Patel, ago