By now, consumers have become well-educated about the need of cybersecurity in their online and in-store transactions. But what about in their tax transactions with the U.S. government? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The big buzzword in payments security today is biometrics — specifically, the chatter around using fingerprints as passwords, as many mobile applications enable today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Not all that long ago, cybersecurity investment was on fire. Now, it’s gathering cold moss, at least in terms of funding. As Reuters reported on Tuesday (Feb. 23), the industry itself is in the midst of an investment pullback as venture capitalists shy away. Get the...
Moneris Solutions said on Wednesday (Feb. 24) that, as one of the largest debit and credit card payments processors in North America, it has been accredited to begin self-certifying EMV chip-and-PIN and chip-and-signature terminals for five major credit card brands. Get the Full Story Complete...
Merchants, what if someone told you that there was a way to stop chargebacks for good? Well, listen up, since that’s what Andrew Mathieson, TSYS group executive, and Trevor Clarke, cofounder of Ethoca, just told MPD CEO Karen Webster. It’s a novel approach, for sure,...
Western Union is being questioned by the European Union’s antitrust regulators in relation to allegations that it conspired with banks to push its rivals out of the money-transfer market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Passwords are a less than stellar way to keep consumers from online hacking harm. Instead, the Fast IDentity Online Alliance (aka FIDO) says that a universal standard will keep digital identities secure and portable. In February’s Digital Identity Tracker™, FIDO’s Executive Director describes the very...
Cybersecurity company Team8 announced Tuesday (Feb. 23) that it closed a $23 million funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...
While it’s irrational at best to lay the blame of last weekend’s shooting in Kalamazoo at the feet of Uber and CEO Travis Kalanick, more and more are coming to see flaws in the policies the company has in place to deal with emergencies. Get...
