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A failure of security systems at PayPal is causing concern for German banks

14 days ago
  • #Fraud
  • #Banking
  • #PayPal
  • PayPal's security systems failed, leading to unchecked direct debits.
  • German banks blocked PayPal transactions, freezing over ten billion euros.
  • The issue affected online and retail payments across Europe.
  • PayPal described it as a 'temporary service disruption' and claims to have resolved it.
  • Consumer advocates advise checking accounts for unauthorized transactions.
  • PayPal is implementing a major update, but its connection to the disruption is unclear.
  • PayPal holds nearly 30% of the German online payment market.