Security

Computer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security, refers to the security of computing devices such as computers and smartphones, as well as computer networks such as private and public networks, and the Internet.

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PYMNTS Panel Discussion to Address Benefits of 3DS 2.0 Tuesday
PYMNTS Panel Discussion to Address Benefits of 3DS 2.0 Tuesday
June 26, 2023  |  Safety and Security

3DS 2.0 — the security protocol for online payments — enables more effective targeting of fraudulent activity but has not been embraced by stakeholders to...

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Bomb Threat Ransoms Join Retailers’ List of Security Headaches
Bomb Threat Ransoms Join Retailers’ List of Security Headaches
June 25, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are facing a new breed of scammers using bomb threats to achieve their goals. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (June 25), these criminals...

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FreedomPay to Integrate Visa’s Network Tokenization Capabilities
FreedomPay to Integrate Visa’s Network Tokenization Capabilities
June 23, 2023  |  Partnerships

FreedomPay will integrate Visa’s network tokenization capabilities with its own global identity and tokenization framework. This integration will enable network tokens across card brands, help merchants remain compliant with...

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Report: British Banks Preparing New Efforts to Fight Economic Crime
Report: British Banks Preparing New Efforts to Fight Economic Crime
June 22, 2023  |  Banking

British banks are reportedly testing ways to share data to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. Six or more banks are preparing to participate in...

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What the US Can Learn From the UK About Push Payments Fraud
What the US Can Learn From the UK About Push Payments Fraud
June 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. banking industry is currently facing a new wave of regulations aimed at tackling push payment fraud. In an interview with Karen Webster, Form3 CEO Michael Mueller said...

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Reusable IDs and AI Help Merchants Beat Back the Fraudsters
Reusable IDs and AI Help Merchants Beat Back the Fraudsters
June 21, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The fraudsters are racking up the gains, seeking, as they always do, to exploit vulnerabilities in card-not-present transactions. And now, they’re harnessing artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Jack Henry Adds AI-Based Fraud Detection to Digital Payments Platform
Jack Henry Adds AI-Based Fraud Detection to Digital Payments Platform
June 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Jack Henry has launched a real-time, artificial intelligence (AI)-based fraud mitigation feature. The new Payrailz Fraud Monitor, which joins the FinTech company’s Payrailz Digital Payments Platform,...

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Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
Report: Hacker Group Demands Reddit Reverse Plans to Charge Fees
June 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

A hacker group has reportedly raised the stakes after getting no response from Reddit. The group known as BlackCat is now not only demanding a $4.5...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: The Value of Vaults to Merchants
PYMNTS Intelligence: The Value of Vaults to Merchants
June 20, 2023  |  Payments Innovation

One of the biggest pain points for both consumers and merchants is expired payment credentials. With card life-cycle management solutions, vaults can ease that pain...

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