Credentials news and trends

Mastercard: Credential Lifecycle Management Helps Merchants Dodge Decline Frictions
Credit Cards // November 15, 2024

Card declines impact both merchants and consumers. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

KarmaCheck Raises $45 Million for Background Check, Credentialing Platform
Investments // June 27, 2024

KarmaCheck has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its technology-based solution for background checks, credentialing and compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

LoginID CEO: Time To Put Passwords Out To Pasture
Authentication // May 04, 2021

Call it the Venn diagram of life — the connected economy that brings financial services, commerce, and all manner of activities into the digital realm, where we go from site to site to get things done. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Dropbox’s Three-Pronged Defense Against Digital Fraud
Fraud Prevention // February 28, 2020

Cloud hosting platforms are charged with storing and protecting vast troves of valuable personal and company information, making them tempting targets for fraudsters. Improper security measures can result in incalculable damage, which makes multi-layered defense systems a top priority. In this month’s Digital Fraud Tracker,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Virtual Cards and Credentials Form Cornerstones of Commerce Ecosystems

February 28, 2025
The surge in virtual card issuance — and the linking of banks, FinTechs, enterprises and brands to get those cards out into the market for daily use  — speaks volumes to how those cards are helping to form new commerce ecosystems for consumers and businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this […]

Mastercard: Credential Lifecycle Management Helps Merchants Dodge Decline Frictions

November 15, 2024
Card declines impact both merchants and consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

LoginID CEO: Time To Put Passwords Out To Pasture

May 04, 2021
Call it the Venn diagram of life — the connected economy that brings financial services, commerce, and all manner of activities into the digital realm, where we go from site...

Quick Reads
KarmaCheck Raises $45 Million for Background Check, Credentialing Platform

June 27, 2024
KarmaCheck has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development of its technology-based solution for background checks, credentialing and compliance. 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, […]

Security Experts Warn About New Scam That Bypasses 2FA

June 06, 2019
Security experts are warning about a phishing scam that can help hackers bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Microsoft Admits Breach Of Web-Based Email Accounts

April 14, 2019
Microsoft, the Redmond, Washington software giant, confirmed to reporters over the weekend that its web-based email services were hacked. According to reports citing Microsoft, the company confirmed that a “limited” number...

Ex-FBI On The Onion Approach To Battling Cyber Criminals

April 05, 2019
When it comes to combating payments fraud, it helps to have insight from one who’s been in the trenches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...