VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

Data should be handled securely and confidentially to prevent unauthorized access. One of the fundamental principles of GDPR is to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data. Weak or compromised passwords are often the weak link in an organization’s security chain, providing an easy entry point for cybercriminals.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 26, 2024

Promon, a provider of mobile app security solutions, has named the first-of-its-kind malware ‘Snowblind’ It makes use of a novel attack vector, exploiting functionalities in the Android operating system to bypass anti-tampering mechanisms.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Payment giant Mastercard is accelerating and securing online transactions in Asia Pacific by eliminating the need for one-time passwords (OTPs) with its enhanced Mastercard Payment Passkey service. This enables shoppers to complete guest checkouts without storing card details, offering enhanced security against fraud.

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Bank Automation

MARCH 21, 2024

Financial institutions must prioritize multifactor authentication as hackers take advantage of a lack of identity protection. In 2023, cyberattacks using valid credentials to gain access to user accounts increased 71% from 2022, according to IBM’s 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Businesses and financial institutions (FIs) are constantly examining ways to make their customers’ accounts more secure, especially as more consumers go online to make purchases and transact during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A convenient, yet secure solution could be just a few taps away, however.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

Open banking is one of the most significant emerging trends in the financial industry, allowing banks and FinTechs to share financial data in a quick, easy and secure manner across a network of platforms. Security Risks Facing Open Banking. Securing Open Banking Systems. There were 85.42

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As payments become more intricate, Mastercard today announced the latest enhancement to its new Mastercard Payment Passkey Service which enables secure, on-device biometric authentication through facial scans or fingerprints, the same way consumers unlock their phones every day.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

Some schemes that are impractical to wage in person are simpler to perpetrate online because of a decreased security presence, the anonymity of transactions and fraudsters’ abilities to stage hundreds of attacks simultaneously. How Authentication Prevents Fraud. Bot activity is the third major threat banks faced in 2020.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Online authentication is only as good as its weakest link. From a security point of view, while the internet is great for a mass distribution of information, the internet was never designed for secure transactions.”. Flash texts requesting authentication ask for PINs. Only As Good As The Weakest Link.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

They predict that social engineering attacks will surpass ransomware in 2024 due to increased sophistication, AI tools and emerging techniques, leading organisations to bolster cybersecurity defences with AI, scenario testing and multi-factor authentication.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 29, 2024

During a keynote presentation at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Mastercard announced the worldwide launch of its new Payment Passkey Service to make online shopping more secure and easier than ever. Upon successful authentication, the payment is instantly completed. “By Enter payment passkeys.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2020

A 2018 survey found that 50 percent of IT professionals labeled security among the most-pressing issues affecting their API strategies, and API-related services are expected to become those hackers most frequently attack by 2022. . Oversight And Authentication. percent of U.S.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Mastercard has partnered with Tap Payments, one of the leading payment institutions and technology providers in the Middle East and North Africa, to introduce a global-first Click to Pay with Payment Passkey service for secure ecommerce transactions. This service has been introduced by Tap Payments on Mastercard’s Payment Gateway.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2016

While it’s not uncommon for these Internet of Things (IoT) devices to be accessed by attackers looking for a stealthy way in, it’s also not uncommon for merchants to overlook these as a point of security vulnerability. to provide additional layers of security. Going Beyond PCI.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 17, 2024

Today we unveiled new card features and digital innovations that will bring consumers into a more customised, convenient and secure future.” Visa Flexible Credential A Visa study found that more than half of card users want the power to access multiple accounts through a single credential.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

Security experts are warning about a phishing scam that can help hackers bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). The attack was demonstrated for the first time at the Hack in the Box Security Conference in Amsterdam last month, according to Fortune.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It’s been a busy 12 months since the last Money20/20, as new technologies and threats have disrupted the security space time and time again. Similarly, the continued steady global increase in the use of mobile devices helped fuel the development and release of new tools to security companies, as well as access to richer, deeper user data.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

A P2P (peer-to-peer) technology ingrained in millions of IoT ( Internet of Things ) devices, including security cameras, smart doorbells, baby monitors and video recorders, has many security flaws that allow them to be compromised easily, exposing users to dangers from eavesdropping, credential theft and takeovers from remote locations.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The world might be growing smaller and more connected, but regulations and authentication methods can create issues for international businesses looking to expand globally. In the latest Digital Identity Tracker , PYMNTS takes a look at digital identity credential developments around the world. to the U.K. Around The Digital ID World.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

One source, writing for ZDNet, claimed to have confirmed the authenticity of at least two such accounts, although the Engadget report notes that it was unable to verify this for every victim. The accounts could also be used for blackmail, and intruders could be used to undermine email-based two-factor authentication, the Engadget report says.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2018

If data within the Internet of Things (IoT) is not secured properly, it puts people’s overall safety in jeopardy — and it’s not just about loss of sensitive personal data. In fact, according to UL , the even greater threat is that an attacker could take over the functionality of poorly secured devices. The Evolution of IoT.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

While this digital transformation offers undeniable convenience, it also introduces new challenges to mobile security in Indonesia Malware and phishing attacks pose a significant threat to the integrity and security of financial platforms, jeopardising both user data and financial security.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

Data protection and security are crucial not just for safeguarding customer information, but for protecting business owners as well. Having and maintaining secure payment systems is integral for protecting yourself and your customers. Enter secure payment systems (SPS). What Are Secure Payment Systems?

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

Digital identity solutions are becoming more and more commonplace, especially as consumers grow increasingly aware of the weaknesses of authentication methods like passwords. Businesses and organizations are already taking steps to close this security gap. Banks are also deploying digital ID solutions to great success.

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Fintech News

JULY 9, 2024

The digital token will authenticate logins without requiring an OTP, which can be stolen or tricked from customers by scammers. Those who have not yet activated their digital tokens are encouraged to do so to reduce the risk of credential phishing.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2018

For Tern Commerce, clearing those hurdles previously meant manually reviewing identity documents and other credentials, which is both expensive and time-consuming. This pushed Bonkowski and his team to explore digital authentication solutions to protect its global user base. Onboarding Global Consumers. Protecting Purchases.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

Digital payments incorporate robust security features to protect sensitive information and prevent fraud. Encryption techniques ensure that payment data is transmitted securely between parties, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to intercept or access sensitive information. What makes biometric authentication unique?

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Braintree

AUGUST 26, 2019

Braintree has supported SMS and authenticator app two-factor authentication in the Control Panel since 2015. Two-factor authentication is a crucial tool for helping protect merchants from unauthorized account access, typically by requiring a time-sensitive code during sign in.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The SEC warned in October that cyberattacks on corporations had been increasing, and businesses were advised to include multi-factor authentication to prevent credential compromises. Work-from-home culture has also led to increased concern for security issues, PYMNTS reported at the beginning of the global pandemic.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 27, 2024

A joint investigation by Mandiant, Snowflake, and CrowdStrike revealed that Sp1d3r tracked as UNC5537, used stolen customer credentials to target at least 165 organizations that had not enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their accounts. Conclusion The ramifications of this breach extend beyond immediate security concerns.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

You don’t have to look far to see security flaws leading to massive data breaches. Security experts believe that may be what happened to Yahoo — the tech giant confirmed that over 500 million user accounts were compromised by hackers, marking what is said to be the largest data breach in U.S.

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Finovate

JANUARY 25, 2024

Identity and authentication platform 1Kosmos launched its BlockID 1Key solution this week. BlockID 1Key is a biometric security key that provides passwordless multi-factor authentication for customer help desks, retail bank branches, and other environments deemed too sensitive to allow access to mobile devices.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

SWIFT wants its network members to tighten security, stating: “The targeted customers have, however, shared one thing in common: They have all had particular weaknesses in their local security.”. Authentication methods for payments networks, such as SWIFT, or P2P money transfer apps are still not completely secure.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

American Express and MX Technologies have formed an API-powered data access agreement, enabling secure connections between American Express accounts and third-party financial institutions or fintech apps. The post American Express Partners with MX to Enhance Secure Digital Banking Options appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Now, security providers and financial institutions (FIs) are working to stop them from impacting banks’ assets and customers by turning to new, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Maybe 20 years ago, the aspiration was really robust security, meaning you could stop all cyberattacks,” he said.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Businesses worldwide cited insufficient ROI, security concerns, lack of budget and lack of knowledge as the top barriers to adopting AR. Ninety-four percent of African businesses are concerned about AR security, for example. The global security concern figure is 87 percent. Security is key for all AR products.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Linus always had the thoughtful answer and the confidence to tell his friends the truth, despite the silly security blanket. Is it because biometrics are today's security blanket? The Myth of Biometric “Security Blankets”. Facial Recognition Imparts a False Sense of Security.

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