Security & Fraud

Moneris Accredited To Self-Certify Chip And PIN
February 25, 2016

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...

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How To Stop Chargebacks (Before They Happen)
February 25, 2016

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,...

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Western Union Under Watch As EU Eyes Money Transfer Market
February 24, 2016

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...

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Envisioning A (Secure) World Without Passwords
February 24, 2016

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...

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Israel’s Team8 Locks In $23M For Cybersecurity Firms
February 24, 2016

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,...

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Uber’s PR Nightmare In Kalamazoo
February 23, 2016

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...

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Hey Passwords, Your Days Are Numbered
February 23, 2016

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...

Gemalto Launches Biometric Authentication Platform
February 23, 2016

In an announcement on Monday (Feb. 22), Gemalto, Fingerprint Cards, Precise Biometrics and STMicroelectronics said that they are introducing an end-to-end biometric fingerprint authentication solution. The unveiling has come at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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OPM Top Official Resigns Under Pressure
February 23, 2016

U.S. Office of Personnel Management Chief Information Officer Donna Seymour has announced her resignation via an email to her colleagues, Reuters reported Monday (Feb. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...