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Visa introduce Digital Authentication Framework (DAF) Program

16 May 23 @ 16:53

Visa is introducing a new program called Digital Authentication Framework (DAF) which seeks to improve security and enhance the frictionless capabilities of 3DSecure Transactions. How Digital Authentication Framework works When... read more

Fraud report reveals attempted fraud transactions increased 92%

15 May 23 @ 15:07

NICE Actimize has released a Fraud Insights Report that delves into the banking and payments landscape and uncovers the most pressing threats and patterns impacting financial institutions. Leveraging collective intelligence... read more

Fraud Report: Over £1.2 billion stolen in UK in 2022

11 May 23 @ 12:58

UK Finance has releases its Annual Fraud Report, detailing the amount reported by UK Finance members, of money stolen by criminals through financial fraud in 2022. Over £1.2 billion was... read more

The criminal use of ChatGPT – a cautionary tale

11 May 23 @ 09:08

In response to the growing public attention given to ChatGPT, the Europol Innovation Lab organised a number of workshops with subject matter experts from across Europol to explore how criminals... read more

EPC Director General Giorgio Andreoli – Vision for European payments

10 May 23 @ 12:51

Giorgio Andreoli took up the post of Director General of the European Payments Council (EPC) on 1 April 2023. To get his views on the direction of the payments landscape... read more

How does the threat of cybercrime differ around the world?

26 Apr 23 @ 14:04

There are innumerable ways that cybercrime differs from country to country, but there are also certain factors that can be observed internationally, such as instances of phishing and data breaches.... read more

ECSA: Remove payments from the Digital Identity Regulation scope

17 Apr 23 @ 16:05

The European Banking Federation, the European Association of Co-operative Banks, and the European Savings and Retail Banking Group, jointly known as the European Credit Sector Associations (ECSAs) welcome the ambitions... read more

New Visa white paper: reduce online risk and friction through RBA

12 Apr 23 @ 17:48

In a white paper launched today, leading global payments company Visa sets out its vision for delivering a frictionless checkout experience and greater security in online shopping. By combining existing security... read more

Fraud prevention: Genesis Market cybercrime site shut down

06 Apr 23 @ 10:20

Genesis Market has been closed down in a massive, coordinated global law enforcement crackdown. Genesis Market was one of the world’s biggest criminal marketplaces used by online fraudsters to buy... read more

Five ways digital payments will change financial services

20 Mar 23 @ 16:38

The last three years have seen considerable change in how the UK financial services sector operates. The expectations of consumers have shifted, prompted by the pandemic and a need for... read more

Mastercard becomes a trusted provider of Digital ID in the UK

17 Mar 23 @ 13:27

Mastercard announced it is now certified under the United Kingdom’s Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (DIATF) as an Digital ID provider. Mastercard can now offer ID, its digital identity... read more

The Future of Identity Report: Convenience without sacrificing security

15 Mar 23 @ 09:45

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute has surveyed 1,450 global consumers to explore their experiences with passwordless authentication, hybrid identities, and ownership over personally identifiable information. In short, the report, The Future... read more

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UK fraud losses reach four-year high

16 Jun 26 @ 18:17

Financial fraud losses in the UK climbed to their highest level in four years during 2025, highlighting the growing sophistication of criminal networks and rais... more

Visa and Mastercard move to end two-decade swipe fee battle

11 Jun 26 @ 16:00

A landmark legal battle that has shaped the economics of card payments in the United States for more than twenty years has taken another significant step toward... more

Visa announces €500 Million European Investment Signals Strategic Response to Payments Sovereignty Push

31 May 26 @ 12:59

The debate around European payments sovereignty has intensified significantly over the past two years. Policymakers, regulators and financial institutions acros... more