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Protecting payments in the quantum computing era

05 Nov 24 @ 10:20

The era of quantum computing is rapidly approaching, and its impact on the payments industry is poised to be transformative. As quantum technology advances, it offers unparalleled computational power, introducing... read more

Fraud is out of control: Payments industry needs to collaborate

03 Oct 24 @ 08:59

I can remember, some years ago, watching a YouTube video that a guy had recorded while he was playing World of Warcraft, the massively multiplayer online role playing (MMORG). As... read more

MoneyGram and Post Office split after cybersecurity incident

02 Oct 24 @ 16:19

In a surprising turn of events, MoneyGram services have been abruptly discontinued across thousands of UK Post Office branches, following a failed contract renewal negotiation. The decision comes on the... read more

Using AI-enabled analytics to thwart AI-enabled fraudsters

26 Sep 24 @ 09:00

A new white paper from Visa, Using AI to Secure the Future of Payments, highlights the changing characteristics of the fraud landscape, and what payment businesses need to do to... read more

MoneyGram hit by cyberattack

25 Sep 24 @ 12:34

MoneyGram International, one of the world’s largest money transfer companies, has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack that has disrupted its services since September 22. The company has been grappling... read more

Mastercard acquires Recorded Future for threat intelligence capabilities

13 Sep 24 @ 09:50

Mastercard has expanded its cybersecurity services with an agreement to acquire global threat intelligence company Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2.65 billion. Recorded Future is the world’s largest threat... read more

How to fight fraud’s new industrial revolution

27 Aug 24 @ 15:33

A new white paper from Nexi Group says that as fraudsters professionalise and adopt sophisticated AI-led techniques, banks and fintechs need to fight back. Launched today, Nexi’s Fighting the new... read more

Addressing the threat of AI and deepfakes in payments

14 Aug 24 @ 11:36

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the risks associated with its misuse, particularly in the realm of deepfakes. A recent global study, conducted by iProov in collaboration... read more

The quantum computing threat: A new era in cryptography

12 Aug 24 @ 13:43

The rapid advancements in quantum computing are poised to challenge the security of digital data globally, prompting the need for a new generation of cryptographic standards. The U.S. National Institute... read more

The growing importance of payment security in the digital age

06 Aug 24 @ 16:56

In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of payment security has never been more critical. With the exponential growth of online transactions and the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, businesses... read more

Fighting economic crime through enhanced verification

10 Jun 24 @ 15:51

A new industry coalition will be formed to fight economic crime through enhanced verification, the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) has announced. The coalition aims to bring together... read more

Mastercard hits dark web fraudsters with Gen AI

23 May 24 @ 16:21

As fraudsters seek new ways to exploit technology, Mastercard is using Gen AI to double the speed at which it can detect potentially compromised cards, further protecting cardholders and securing... read more

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Agentic commerce triggers new battle over checkout control

27 Jan 26 @ 17:55

The rapid advance of agentic commerce is forcing e-commerce platforms to confront an uncomfortable question: who controls the checkout when machines, not humans... more

Pay by Bank – The future of Europe’s payment sovereignty

28 Jan 26 @ 22:23

Europe’s strategic autonomy debate has expanded far beyond defence and energy. [caption id="attachment_57038" align="alignright" width="400"] Pay by Bank... more

NRF: Agentic Commerce – from concept to commercial reality

26 Jan 26 @ 22:01

At NRF Big Show in New York, agentic commerce emerged as more than a futuristic talking point. [caption id="attachment_57648" align="alignright" width="375... more