biometrics

Fraud Detection Firm BioCatch Adds Permira to Investors List

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

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  |  Cybersecurity

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  |  Cybersecurity

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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