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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

Virtually every industry faces data breach risks today as sensitive information gets digitized and networked across cloud platforms. For customers exposed to breaches, identity theft risks skyrocket, leading to bank/credit card fraud plus medical/tax/employment fraud. What Gets Breached?

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Sumsub Academy Launched, Providing Expert-Led Fraud Prevention Courses

Fintech News

Sumsub has launched Sumsub Academy, an educational initiative aimed at empowering professionals in compliance, risk, and fraud prevention. Additionally, businesses face growing financial risks, with the average cost per fraud event around USD $300,000. The launch of Sumsub Academy comes at a crucial time.

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Taking on Cross-Border Faster Payments to Meet Newfound Consumer Expectations

Faster Payments Council

The paper addresses use case and experience requirements for cross-border faster payments, along the dimensions of speed, cost, ubiquity, transparency, and risk. It will take continued education, dialogue, feedback, and consensus to get us there.

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How Fintech Apps Are Improving Financial Literacy Among Young People

Fintech Review

Through guided user experiences, fintech apps educate young investors about risk, diversification, and investment strategies. By integrating financial education directly into investment platforms, fintech apps empower younger generations to engage actively and confidently in wealth-building activities.

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Professional Development and the Payments Association Role

Center for Payments

By Wanda Downs, AAP, APRP, NCP, Senior Vice President, Payments Education, ePayResources Nacha’s Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) programs both hit milestone anniversaries in 2023, celebrating 30 years and 5 years, respectively. The AAP test window in 2023 is October 2 – 28.

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AP Fraud Is Alive And Well, APEX Warns

PYMNTS

Suppliers themselves can expose companies to the risk of fraud, too, with 65 percent of businesses noting they don’t authenticate their vendors. About a tenth of businesses said they conduct a review of their suppliers dubbed high-risk only once a year, while 15 percent said they don’t conduct such reviews at all.

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What Happens in Vegas Should NOT Stay in Vegas!

Center for Payments

We are particularly excited to host the Sunday evening invitation-only reception honoring Accredited ACH Professionals (AAPs) and Accredited Payments Risk Professionals (APRPs). We know how much time and effort payments professionals dedicate to obtaining and maintaining these credentials, and we are delighted to recognize and honor them!

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