PayPal is cutting off VPN providers that offer international access to Netflix
Following Netflix's crackdown on VPN providers offering access to region-restricted content, PayPal has cut off payment services for at least one provider.
Brian Krebs exposes major flaws in PayPal’s security system
Brian Krebs discovered that his PayPal account was compromised due to what he claimed was a lack of authentication and security protocols on PayPal's end.
More pay than pals: Paypal processes $8,733 every second
The internet leader in payment processing is now handling nearly $9,000 in payments every second of every day.
New PayPal policy could mean unwanted robocalls and ads for users
A new PayPal user agreement that's set to take effect at the start of July opts users into receiving robocalls and ads, and even lets the company make contact through phone numbers that users haven't even given to the company.
EBay to cut 2,400 jobs as it prepares PayPal spinoff
EBay boss John Donahoe this week said he's glad to see the back of 2014, but with several thousand job losses set for 2015, as well as a major bit of PayPal-related restructuring to deal with, 2015 will hardly be a walk in the park, either.
Google is in talks to buy mobile payments company Softcard to fend off Apple Pay
Google is girding its loins for an all-out mobile payments war with Apple and others, and its next move appears to be acquiring current competitor Softcard.
PayPal was going to partner with Apple Pay, but then it cozied up to Samsung
When Apple pay announced its list of partners, mobile payments giant PayPal was notably absent. A report says its deal with Samsung may be to blame.
Twitter likely to introduce ‘buy’ button later this year after partnering with Stripe
Twitter is reportedly partnering with online payments service Stripe for its push into e-commerce. The social media site could introduce a 'buy' button before year-end, enabling users to purchase items from businesses without leaving the service.
PayPal, Google Maps and Pinterest among the first Android Wear-ready apps
With the Android Wear SDK now available, app developers are busy updating their software to support the new smartwatches, and new versions of PayPal, Pinterest and Google Maps have already arrived.
Facebook recruits PayPal president David Marcus to lead mobile messaging efforts
Facebook announced Monday it's hired PayPal president David Marcus to lead its mobile messaging efforts. Marcus is expected to focus on developing Messenger, Facebook's cross-platform app currently used by more than 200 million people a month.
PlayStation Network now supports PayPal as a payment option
Sony lets you take one more step away from our broken banking system by filling up your PlayStation Network Wallet with cash via PayPal.
Goodbye Paypal? Apple may be building a mobile payments service
Potentially taking advantage of more than 500 million registered iTunes accounts, Apple is considering a mobile payments service that would allow consumers to purchase goods in stores and on the Web.
PayPal streamlines online checkout for faster and simpler shopping experience
PayPal recently announced it's streamlining its checkout process, allowing shoppers to complete a transaction within a merchant's website instead of being redirected to PayPal's main site.
Anonymous hackers plead guilty to 2010 PayPal hack
A group of hackers working for Anonymous plead guilty to an attack on PayPal launched in 2010.
Teenage dad spends $750 for a picture of the Xbox One
Definitely a terrible way to nearly lose money meant for Christmas gifts, a recent Xbox One eBay auction didn't turn out exactly as planned for one father.
How to not get caught in a PayPal scam
PayPal can lead to big problems if you get caught by a scam artist. This is a compilation of six ways to identify a fake email.
Guns, drugs, and timeshares: 14 things PayPal won’t let you buy
Want to buy a house with your eBay earnings? Think again. Here are 14 things PayPal won't let you purchase.
Interplanetary payments? ‘PayPal Galactic’ initiative to prep space-based payment system. No, really.
Marketing gimmick or serious effort to prep a space-based payment system? PayPal will on Thursday provide more details about how it intends to become "the preferred money transfer system off Earth – in space and between space and Earth."
Coinstar now offers deposits directly into a PayPal account
Ideal for turning that giant jar of change you've been collecting all year into funds for online payments, Coinstar is gradually rolling out new machines that interact with PayPal accounts.
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PayPal to move into daily deals, threat to Groupon
With 103 million users - all with analyzable shopping habits - it's surprising PayPal didn't jump into the daily deals game sooner. In the early part of next year, however, it'll take on the market's big hitters, Groupon and LivingSocial, with its own service. PayPal thnks it has a better way of offering deals though, pushing them to shoppers' mobile phones as they pass stores.
PayPal freezes Regretsy’s donations for needy children
To prevent what it decided was possibly fraud, PayPal decided to freeze the account of Regretsy.com who was seeking donations to buy gifts for needy children, and forced the owner to return the money--but not before it took its cut.
PayPal introduces app for sending money to Facebook friends
While Paypal continues to advance into the retail space through mobile payments, the company is also branching out into the social space with a Facebook application.
Man sells diamond engagement ring to buy Master Chief armor
While getting over a nasty breakup with a cheating girlfiend is definitely tough, one man found a way to cope with his grief by disposing of the engagement ring to purchase the ultimate Halo accessory.
PayPal will debut in brick-and-mortar shops
PayPal will transition from online-only to an in-store presence right in time for the holiday shopping season.
eBay to announce PayPal Access, deepen ties with Facebook
At its X.commerce conference this week, eBay will likely unveil its PayPal Access platform, allowing sites to use PayPal as their login credentials. A deal with Facebook is also rumored.
Monster Cable blacklists Facebook, Sears and eBay as ‘rogue sites’
While Monster Cable certainly has a reputation for pricing its products at exorbitant prices, the company is attempting to fight back at sites that sell counterfeit Monster products. Unfortunately, the list of "rogue sites" has caught a few legitimate competitors in the mix.
Xbox Dashboard update on November 15?
An internal PayPal memo points to November 15 as the launch date for the updated Xbox 360 dashboard.
Anonymous leaks 3GB of Texas law enforcement data
Rife with internal documents, personal information, private exchanges and embarassing emails, Anonymous dumped a massive amount of data today specific to communication within Texas police departments.
Head of phishing ring gets 12 years in prison for scamming 38K victims
Have you ever received an email pretending to be a bank or credit card company? A California man received a sizable prison sentence today for sending those emails and bilking victims out of their money.
Report: Customer charged nearly $4,000 for OS X Lion
A customer was charged 121 times for Apple's OS X Lion for a total charge of almost $4,000, and both Apple and PayPal deny responsibility.
LulzSec hacker ‘Topiary’ arrested in UK
UK authorities have arrested another alleged member of hacker group LulzSec, a 19-year-old who goes by the name Topiary.
Anonymous and LulzSec call for PayPal boycott
Hacktivist groups Anonymous and LulzSec are urging users of PayPal to close their accounts, calling the online money-transfer site "a corrupt and greedy organization."
Paypal branching out into the offline world
Imagine walking into a brick & mortar Best Buy store and purchasing a new video game with your Paypal account. That's exactly what Paypal is envisioning as they expand offline.
PayPal brings NFC payments to Android, wallets lose self-worth
PayPal offers a new payment method that requires nothing more than touching Android phones together.
EBay buying mobile payments provider Zong for $240 million
Online auction giant eBay already has PayPal: now it's spending $240 million to acquire mobile payments provider Zong.
PayPal terminates partnership with Alibaba
PayPal is ending its year-long partnership with AliExpress, the wholesale goods services of China's Alibaba...and gives no reason.
Google VPs sued by PayPal over mobile payment secrets
PayPal is suing Google thanks to two former employees who allegedly violated their contracts and helped Google Wallet development with misappropriated trade secrets.