biometrics

Fraud Detection Firm BioCatch Adds Permira to Investors List
Fraud Detection Firm BioCatch Adds Permira to Investors List
May 03, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

BioCatch says investment firm Permira has acquired a “significant” stake in its fraud detection company. The company, which has offices in New York and Tel...

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What Experts Say It Takes to Stem the $49 Billion Rising Tide of Card-Not-Present Fraud
What Experts Say It Takes to Stem the $49 Billion Rising Tide of Card-Not-Present Fraud
April 25, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The physicality of face-to-face commerce has put a huge dent in fraud. Or at least some types of fraud. EMV chips have made it hard...

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Multifactor Authentication May Be Bridge Between Biometrics, Passwords
Multifactor Authentication May Be Bridge Between Biometrics, Passwords
April 24, 2023  |  Authentication

Until more advanced security goes mainstream, an already accepted method may fill the gap.  Consumers are more security-savvy than ever, especially when it comes to fraud prevention...

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PopID Adds Palm Verification to Biometric Platform
PopID Adds Palm Verification to Biometric Platform
April 20, 2023  |  Biometrics

PopID now enables palm verification as well as face verification. The firm has partnered with PalmID to add the palm option to its platform for...

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LifeWallet Tackles Healthcare Sector’s ‘Antiquated Technologies’
LifeWallet Tackles Healthcare Sector’s ‘Antiquated Technologies’
April 05, 2023  |  Healthcare

Healthcare reimbursement firm LifeWallet has debuted several upgrades to its system. The new enhancements, announced in a Wednesday (April 5) press release, include a new...

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Trust and Data Give Credit Unions a Cost-Effective Edge When Fighting Fraud, Says PSCU
Trust and Data Give Credit Unions a Cost-Effective Edge When Fighting Fraud, Says PSCU
March 30, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

For financial institutions — credit unions, especially — fighting fraud is a nuanced battle. Karen Postma, managing vice president of risk analytics and fraud services...

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Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
Panera’s Chief Digital Officer: Biometric Payments Boost Consumer Loyalty
March 27, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Panera is eCommerce-ifying its stores, leveraging digital to personalize the in-person experience. In an interview with PYMNTS, George Hanson, senior vice president and chief digital officer...

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Restaurants Put the Person Into Payments
Restaurants Put the Person Into Payments
March 25, 2023  |  ResTech

Taking a tip from digital, restaurants are personalizing the in-person payment experience with diner data. Take, for instance, Panera Bread, which is leveraging Amazon One...

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JPMorgan to Test Biometric Payments at Some US Retailers
JPMorgan to Test Biometric Payments at Some US Retailers
March 23, 2023  |  Biometrics

J.P. Morgan says it will begin testing biometric-based payments at some U.S. retailers. The pilot program, announced Thursday (March 23) includes palm and face identification...

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