Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tencent, through its Singapore subsidiary Tencent SenseTech, ensures data localisation and offers technical support, prioritising data security and privacy compliance. The technology uses a dual-layer security approach that combines palm print and vein recognition, providing accuracy even in challenging lighting.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

Let’s look at some best practices you’ll want to implement to keep payment data safe from cybercriminals: 1. To keep your business secure, only engage with payment processors and vendors that comply with PCI DSS.

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Basis Theory

JUNE 27, 2024

Tokenization of credit card data converts card information into a unique sequence of numbers, called a "token." " We explain more in the blog!

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PCI Security Standards

JANUARY 30, 2025

In response to stakeholder feedback regarding the complexity of implementing the new e-commerce security Requirements 6.4.3 in PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0.1, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced important modifications for merchants validating to Self-Assessment Questionnaire A (SAQ A).

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PCI Security Standards

JANUARY 31, 2024

With 31 March 2024 rapidly approaching, Lauren Holloway, Director, Data Security Standards, shares some key questions, answers, and resources to help entities successfully transition to PCI DSS v4.0.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

Companies that excel in data protection comply with stringent regulations and gain a competitive edge by building solid relationships with their customers. This article explores ten key principles that every company should know and implement to ensure the highest level of data security.

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PCI Security Standards

MARCH 26, 2025

Joining me today to walk through all this new guidance is Lauren Holloway, Director of Data Security Standards at PCI SSC. Welcome, Lauren.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

The support and commitment provided by the Vi team was remarkable and commendable.” Securing SOC 2 Type 2 attestation is no mean feat. It demands meticulous planning, robust infrastructure, and unwavering commitment to data security.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. Knowledge of data management practices, including data lifecycle management, data classification, and data retention policies.

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Fintech News

APRIL 17, 2025

Security features include Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, transaction verifications like 3DS/AVS, and user-set spending limits. WorldFirst states that foreign exchange fees are waived on payments made from a WorldFirst account balance in 15 major currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, and JPY.

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PCI Security Standards

MARCH 27, 2024

In this Q&A with PCI Security Standards Council’s Director of Data Security Standards Lauren Holloway, we look at some of the key changes in the PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) for version 4 and what organizations using SAQs need to know. With the upcoming retirement of PCI DSS v3.2.1

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PCI Security Standards

MAY 18, 2023

essential for organizations involved in payment data security. The clock is ticking on PCI DSS v3.2.1. On 31 March 2024, PCI DSS v3.2.1 will be retired, making the transition to PCI DSS v4.0 To help with this transition, PCI SSC has identified eight steps you should take on your journey to PCI DSS v4.0.

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Fintech News

MARCH 4, 2025

This technology is expected to enhance business performance while maintaining real-time availability, financial-grade data compliance, and robust data security. To manage its increasing transaction volume, Atome will integrate OceanBase’s distributed database system.

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 6, 2025

Such digital payments can slash transaction times, improve data security and provide valuable insights into consumer purchasing behavior and preferences.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

In an era where digital transactions reign supreme, ensuring the security of payment card data is paramount for businesses. PCI DSS Annual Compliance Requirements The PCI Council has drawn up a set of 10 tests that are given below and must be done annually to ensure compliance.

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Fintech Weekly

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Additionally, much attention was given to the recently released PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0, which continues to evolve as new technologies and techniques are used to improve payment data security.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Praxis Tech , a leading Payment Orchestration Platform, today announces that it has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the leading global standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 6, 2025

PayMint has also ensured its commitment to global standards for customer data security and payment procedures by obtaining the latest PCI-DSS certification. This step not only enhances FinTech services but also empowers individuals to manage their finances more efficiently, contributing to their financial stability.

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Payments Source

MARCH 2, 2021

David Heun, associate editor of PaymentsSource, talks to Phillip Dunkelberger, president and CEO of Nok Nok Labs, about the latest developments in data security. Nok Nok is a founding member of the Faster Identity Online alliance, or FIDO.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Security Concerns: Concerns about data security and privacy continue to weigh heavily on consumers and banks alike. Ensuring robust security protocols and maintaining consumer trust are paramount for the long-term success of open banking. Greater clarity and simplification of regulations are crucial.

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PCI Security Standards

JULY 9, 2024

I'm Alicia Malone, Senior Manager of Public Relations for the PCI Security Standards Council. In this episode, we'll meet three Qualified Security Assessors, or QSAs. A QSA company is a data security firm certified by the Council to perform on-site assessments of a company's PCI Data Security Standard compliance.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 16, 2025

Powered by Near Field Communication (NFC), tap-to-pay transactions enable secure, short-range wireless data exchange, ensuring fast and reliable payments for PhotonPay users. Chao Xu, Vice President of Products at PhotonPay, said, “ We’re thrilled to announce PhotonPay’s integration with Google Pay.

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PCI Security Standards

JULY 10, 2024

The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) has long included requirements for external vulnerability scans conducted by PCI Approved Scanning Vendors (ASVs), and these requirements have also been included in prior versions of some Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). For PCI DSS v4.x,

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

“Another big challenge is related to data security and privacy. AI works through vast reams of data to perform its functions well, and the security of the data and responsible use are essential. “AI brings significant legal challenges to the fintech sector.

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PCI Security Standards

AUGUST 28, 2024

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has released the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Report on Compliance (ROC) Template for v4.0.1 to align with PCI DSS version 4.0.1, to address minor errors, and to reformat the template.

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PCI Security Standards

AUGUST 20, 2024

Merchants around the world use the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to safeguard payment card data before, during, and after a purchase is made. As of 31 March 2024, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) officially retired PCI DSS v3.2.1.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Organisations’ attack surfaces are defined by the size and scope of their data environments. However, 74 per cent of respondents said their data security risk has now increased faster than the growth in the data they manage. Additionally, 46 per cent had not tested their processes or solutions in over 12 months. .

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. Knowledge of data management practices, including data lifecycle management, data classification, and data retention policies.

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Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Payment processors typically must apply for membership and meet the network’s standards, including security, compliance, and transaction volume criteria. Compliance with Network Standards : Visa and Mastercard, for example, require strict adherence to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

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Fi911

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of global standards developed to safeguard cardholder data. Compliance ensures robust security practices to prevent breaches and protect sensitive payment card data. Configure them to block unauthorized access and regularly update their settings.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 10, 2025

Through the partnership, ProgressSoft will leverage the FINX Comply and FINX Connect platforms from Fintech Galaxy, equipping banks and financial entities with tools to fast-track regulatory compliance, enhance digital payments, and monetise financial data securely.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 18, 2024

with a particular emphasis on the move towards ‘network security controls’. As a reminder, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a comprehensive set of security requirements that all organizations handling cardholder data must adhere to.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

In fact, 63% of travelers are reluctant to store their payment details with travel companies due to concerns over fraud, data privacy, and unauthorized charges. A third of respondents said they do not trust travel companies to keep their payments data secure at all, fearing details would be lost during a data breach.

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Basis Theory

MAY 6, 2024

The data security rules around payments can be puzzling to new and seasoned payments professionals alike. Moreover, while the Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines encryption best practices for meeting PCI compliance, much can be left up to interpretation.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 10, 2025

The partnership will enable ProgressSoft to leverage Fintech Galaxy’s FINX Comply and FINX Connect platforms, equipping banks and financial entities with tools to fast-track regulatory compliance, enhance digital payments, and monetize financial data securely.

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Open Banking Excellence

JULY 9, 2024

Importantly, we sought to discover if the Open API technology would be able to provide easy, seamless integration of information to the customers while remaining secure and compliant with current regulations. As well, we sought to determine what regulatory changes might be required to balance data security with free flow of information.

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PCI Security Standards

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In a follow up to a previous blog article on Part One: Conceptual Differences Between SSF and PA-DSS , PCI SSC’s Senior Manager, Public Relations Alicia Malone and Senior Manager, Solution Standards Jake Marcinko discuss some of the technical differences between the now retired Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) and Program, and the (..)

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