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Biometrics: The Key To Overcoming Contactless Payment Limits?

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A recent study found 32 percent of security incidents in 2019 involved phishing and 29 percent involved stolen credentials, both of which would have been much more difficult had secure digital ID systems been in place. Businesses and organizations are already taking steps to close this security gap. But the U.S.

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Darden Cyberattack Puts 567K Cards At Risk

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Darden Restaurants announced Wednesday (August 23) that the data on 567,000 payment card numbers may have been exposed. The company said payment card information — including card numbers — from visitors who went to the restaurants from Nov. 3, 2017, through Jan. 2 2018 may have been affected.

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Fintech Fundings: 36 Companies Raise $480 Million Week Ending March 18

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Emailage raised an undisclosed sum for its fraud prevention technology keyed off email address. HQ: New Oreans, Louisiana. Fraud solutions based on email addresses. Tags: Financial institutions, enterprises, security, fraud prevention, Wipro (strategic investor), Finovate alum. Alt-lender to students. Tradesocio.

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