PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to change a decision that let Google and Apple keep providing WeChat for download in app stores in the United States had been turned down by a federal judge in California, Reuters reported. DOJ has contended that WeChat poses a risk to national security, as it has with the TikTok video program.

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APRIL 12, 2023

mortgage-backed securities (MBS) being held or traded by institutions and investors, a staggering sum that dwarfs the GDP of every other nation except the U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) being held or traded by institutions and investors, a staggering sum that dwarfs the GDP of every other nation except the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

Facial authentication and cloud-based subscription services are particularly popular, with applications ranging from unlocking personal smartphones to providing secure access to top-secret government facilities. A multitude of security issues continue to plague the space, however, despite this optimistic future of digital identity.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Some national and regional markets are more willing to accept AR than others. Businesses worldwide cited insufficient ROI, security concerns, lack of budget and lack of knowledge as the top barriers to adopting AR. Ninety-four percent of African businesses are concerned about AR security, for example.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The telecommunications industry is but one of many sectors looking to more securely verify customers and avoid fraud, which remains a growing problem. One study found that these apps will outnumber phy sical identity cards by 2023, with this trend being driven largely by national ID programs in emerging markets. More than 6.2

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PYMNTS

APRIL 9, 2020

A Travelex spokesman told the WSJ that the firm got advice from security experts on how to proceed, and have kept its investors and regulators up to date on the recovery. The hacking group, also known as REvil, told the BBC that they gained access to the company’s computer network last year and downloaded 5GB of sensitive customer data.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 8, 2020

By offering links and downloadable attachments, the attacks were meant to exploit people by playing off the confusing and difficult times, said Bryan Ware, CISA’s assistant director for cybersecurity. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to roil the U.S. and the U.K., According to a joint study published Wednesday (April 8) by the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2020

In the maelstrom of daily life grappling with COVID-19, the rollout of 5G , the fifth-generation network that features downloading speeds reportedly 100 times faster than that of 4G, may accelerate even as economic headwinds gather. The FCC, of course, has been putting a number of tailwinds in place for 5G deployment.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

Watch Webinar/Download. Once completed, the risk assessment should be something that a BSA professional would present to the Board, executive management, and other stakeholders such as IT security. However, when we're talking about national security, terrorist financing, cyber-attacks shutting down the economy, halting the U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

However, according to David Velez, the company’s CEO, utilizing smartphones for security means it’s especially important to protect that information, which, as the FTC points out, can be used by fraudsters to steal a user’s identity. The in-house system considers a wider range of factors when making decisions than the national credit bureau.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

More than 100,000 eateries — or about one in six restaurants nationwide — have closed due to the pandemic, according to National Restaurant Association estimates. For more on these and other mobile order-ahead news items, download this month’s Tracker. ChowNow's Fraud-Fighting Lessons Amid The Pandemic.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Australia, Malaysia, Thailand and the United Kingdom are just a handful of nations that are exploring the benefits, ranging from opt-in programs designed to help citizens access financial and governmental services to compulsory ID solutions meant to serve as virtual ID cards. Inside Australia’s Push For Safe And Trusted Digital IDs.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It’s been a busy 12 months since the last Money20/20, as new technologies and threats have disrupted the security space time and time again. Similarly, the continued steady global increase in the use of mobile devices helped fuel the development and release of new tools to security companies, as well as access to richer, deeper user data.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

residential real estate sector but safeguarding our economic and national security.” Know the red flags for money laundering. Takeaway 2 FinCEN’s NPRM on residential real estate is an effort to t ight en the loopholes for lack of transparency in cash real estate transactions and will help deter money laundering.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

According to a report citing data provided by open source automation company Sonatype, in the second half of 2018, two thirds of Fortune 100 companies downloaded versions of Apache Struts with the same vulnerabilities that Equifax had when it was breached. In total, more than 18,000 businesses have downloaded the vulnerable version.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Pay by Bank app offers a best-in-class digital payment solution that optimizes user experience while making transactions more secure and reducing fraud,” said Suren Nawalkar, senior vice president of consumer applications at Mastercard. PbBa is designed to work with the security of a consumer’s own bank.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 19, 2020

Enforcing strong security measures is thus becoming even more crucial, and partnering with PSPs can help merchants achieve this. For more information on these stories and other payments orchestration headlines, download the Playbook. At the same time, eCommerce purchasing volumes are surging, with the month of April seeing a 23.5

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

Digitized national identities are becoming popular around the world, with countries such as Australia, Estonia and Sierra Leone working to provide them. Digital driver’s licenses (DDLs) offer various advantages, including improved security. The Australian state of New South Wales recently saw its program hit 1 million downloads.

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MAY 20, 2020

TIPS is a real-time payments network that the ECB created to build a more streamlined, interoperable Pan-European instant payments rail — one that allows for funds to be transferred quickly and seamlessly among all EU nations on a 24/7 year-round basis. The ECB sees TIPS as more than just another real-time payments solution, however.

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PYMNTS

JULY 8, 2016

Aiming to help small businesses protect themselves from payment data theft, the PCI Security Standards Council Small Merchant Taskforce announced Thursday (July 7) that it has developed a suite of payment protection resources geared toward small businesses. Interested parties can download the digital toolkit from the PCI Council website.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2019

In a statement to CNBC, Google said, “Privacy and security are built into all of our products, and we will continue to engage constructively with state attorneys general on policy issues.”. I [want to] see us do some things like, you know, if you download an app, for example, you have to opt in to allow them to mine your data.”.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

That does not mean older verification methods are obsolete, however: Many companies still rely on knowledge-based authentication (KBA) methods like passwords or security questions, even in areas like business lending — where stringent verification is crucial. Government-issued digital identities are not just the realm of sovereign nations.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2019

He added that the mobile payments app has clocked over 100 million transactions to date in the nation. Most people signed on after the Indian government invalidated much of the cash in the nation in late 2016. Paytm now has more than 250 million registered users in India, which is also a mostly cash-based society.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In the November Intelligence of Things Tracker , PYMNTS examines the forces pushing IoT adoption forward, the security risks holding it back, and how public and private sectors seek to strike the right balance. Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology drafted a report advising federal agencies on IoT security.

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PYMNTS

JULY 16, 2020

As the demand for digital payments surge, however, the systems that used to keep them secure are falling short. Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines , for example, has issued a recent warning against Bitcoin Revolution, which is touting a transaction success rate of 99 percent.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Senior citizens are the demographic group most vulnerable to identity fraud, as they are often not as digitally savvy as their younger counterparts nor as adept in online security best practices. Large investments in security measures are necessary for banks to protect themselves and their customers from this menace. billion ($8.9

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Money laundering is a pervasive threat, with the United Nations estimating that up to $2 trillion is laundered each year, equivalent to 5 percent of the global gross domestic product (GDP). Two-thirds of customers also felt that companies’ account security measures were subpar. Developments Around The AML/KYC Space.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Last month was National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an initiative to provide consumers with the information they need to stay safe online, so in the wake of this, it is a good time for banks to consider whether all possible steps are being taken to protect their customers in our digitally connected world. The Role of the ISO.

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PYMNTS

MAY 5, 2020

“We’re pleased to see the expansion of the online SNAP pilot as grocers continue to innovate to increase food access and address food insecurity,” said Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association. “As

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

They must also excel at securely handling payments and personal data, while recommending services at the right moment to enhance transactions along the way. Airbnb on Payments, User Friction and Security Challenges in a Global Market. To read the Case Study, download the Playbook. About the Playbook.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2018

In the latest Mobile Point-of-Sale Tracker , PYMNTS reports on how mPOS solutions are entering new markets around the globe, and how players in the space are working to make sure they also become more secure as they become increasingly popular. For the full story, download the Tracker. Around the mPOS World. About the Tracker.

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PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

CUs are also faced with the challenge of how to adjust their operations to match new legal regulatory requirements, such as those stipulated in the CARES Act, and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) hopes to help. For more on these and other CU news items, download this month’s Tracker. About The Tracker.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Slovenia is due to see an instant payments platform launch from Bankart this month, while Malaysia has a new solution of its own, enabling instant credit transfers to bank accounts using details such as mobile phone numbers or national IDs. Deep Dive: Security in the Time of Faster Payments. To read the Deep Dive, download the Tracker.

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BankBazaar

JULY 30, 2023

As BankBazaar celebrates its 15th anniversary, let’s explore 15 personal finance hacks to help you build a secure and successful financial future. As BankBazaar celebrates its 15 th anniversary, let’s explore 15 personal finance hacks to help you build a secure and successful financial future. 1. 15 years, 15 pearls of wisdom!

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Download the 2019 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ToolKit from NICCS for messaging, articles, and social media tools for your business. Visit the Cisco Financial Services Portfolio Explorer to see how Cisco can help you solve your biggest security challenges.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2021

By Vanessa Russell, Founder and Executive Director of Love Never Fails According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline , working in the financial industry provides you the opportunity to report suspicious behavior involving 92% of the various types of human trafficking. Let’s keep it going! Leverage this SAR Writing Checklist.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

“Although there are technical mechanisms to detect and prevent malicious attacks, the underlying root cause is still the user doing something they shouldn’t, whether it be clicking on a link in a phishing email, opening an unsuspecting email attachment or downloading internet content from an untrusted source,” he continued. The answer?

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