VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 13, 2025

These updates include increased flexibility for businesses and stronger authentication requirements, ensuring better protection in todays dynamic digital landscape. Access control and authentication PCI DSS enforces stringent access control measures, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive payment card data.

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Fintech News

MAY 8, 2025

These advanced impersonations, which use convincing AI-generated audio and video, trick users into revealing multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes or approving unauthorized authentication requests. India is experiencing a rise in deepfake identity fraud, with cases surging by 550% since 2019. billion) in 2024 alone.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 11, 2025

.” Reactions to Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) Following the introduction of Strong Customer Authentication requirements in the second Payments Services Directive (PSD2) the majority of travel purchases initiated in Europe now incorporate Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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Payment Security Security Data Breach Authentication 96

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Where passwords or one-time codes are obsolete, and secure on-device biometrics allow seamless authentication across devices and websites, ensuring personal data stays on the device. Imagine a future where no physical card numbers are needed for purchases.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Many financial institutions still rely on legacy authentication methods, leaving them vulnerable to modern attack vectors. Risk-based authentication (RBA) offers a way forward, balancing security and user experience while addressing the growing sophistication of fraud. Static authentication is a significant vulnerability for FIs.

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Authentication Risk Compliance Fraud Detection 88

The Payments Association

APRIL 30, 2025

With Tinks secure open banking technology, Paysend customers in selected regions can now authenticate and fund transfers directly through their bank, eliminating the need to manually enter details and bypassing multiple security steps. The result is a smooth, fast and secure payment experience.

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Funds Transfer Instant Payments Authentication Cross-Border 88

NFCW

JANUARY 23, 2025

The STEVAL-25R200SA kit incorporates ST’s new ST25R200 reader/writer IC and is designed to help engineers “quickly build proof-of-concept models to demonstrate convenient short-range wireless communications for device pairing, configuration setting, or product authentication to ensure brand protection,” ST says.

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Basis Theory

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

At the very least, tokenization platforms should use an authentication mechanism, like OAuth, to restrict who has access to this data. Fortunately, most tokenization platforms offer authentication , encryption, and permissioning features to make sure your data is safe. This can be inconvenient and unwieldy.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Additionally, consider platforms with strong access controls, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access. On top of that, strengthen user authentication with multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

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Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 30, 2024

PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2) : Also in the European Union, PSD2 aims to strengthen consumer protection and requires two-factor authentication for payments. Require strong customer authentication : Two-factor authentication can reduce fraud risks, especially in regions where it’s legally required.

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The Payments Association

MAY 12, 2025

These flows are authenticated directly with the bank, which builds trust while cutting out intermediaries. With open banking, operators can access verified bank data in real time (with user consent), enabling instant KYC, faster onboarding, and push-based payments that reduce fraud and chargebacks.

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Regulations Push-to-Card Instant Payments Non-Bank 88

NFCW

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

“MLB Go-Ahead Entry is a facial authentication-based ticket validation system developed by Major League Baseball as part of a continual effort to improve the fan experience of attending games,” the league explains. ” Milwaukee Brewers introduce biometric stadium access was written by Sarah Clark and published by NFCW.

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NFCW

JANUARY 8, 2025

The company says the DPPs will also provide the authenticity of Viking products while bolstering consumer confidence in the brands commitment to responsible sourcing and circularity. DPP places new expectations on data handling in our value chain, but it also opens exciting new opportunities for our repair and take care strategy.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

These transactions are initiated through existing bank authentication processes, including biometric verification, making the payment process both straightforward and efficient. “At In contrast to traditional payment methods, open banking enables any bank account holder to make fast digital payments directly to a merchant.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Addressing the Future of Faster Payments The 2025 Barometer highlights significant opportunities to address industry concerns, including the availability of value-added services like multifactor authentication and request for payment.

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Faster Payments Multifactor Authentication FedNow RTP 102

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Unlike traditional PINs or passwords, sAxess utilizes fingerprint authentication and other biometrics to ensure that only authorized individuals can access sensitive data. Its self-custody approach reduces the need for intermediaries, offering control and reduced exposure to third-party risks.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The new PagBrasil feature was launched in response to the Central Bank of Brazil’s decision to launch Pix with Embedded Authentication, i.e. a no-redirect journey for Pix payments. Now, customers will be able to finalise purchases directly where they’re shopping, be it on an e-commerce website or app. Its simple and secure.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

User Account Details Usernames, passwords, security questions, login timestamps, failed login attempt logs, password reset tokens, multifactor authentication details, and session IDs. Accidental data leaks by insiders mishandling information also trigger breaches frequently.

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BioCatch

APRIL 10, 2025

In the digital world where seamless automation is the priority, organisations across banking, insurance and telecom rely on government provided authentication services.

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Payments Dive

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

The use of biometrics to authenticate payments is poised to bring more security and speed to transactions, but some say broad adoption on the part of consumers and merchants is still far from reach.

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NFCW

MARCH 28, 2025

Everyone with a RAIN-enabled smartphone will be able to scan tags and interact with connected items, unlocking enhanced in-store customer experiences enabling up-selling, cross-selling and product authentication.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a global data and analytics company under RELX, has agreed to acquire IDVerse , a provider of AI-powered document authentication and fraud detection solutions. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2025, subject to customary regulatory consents. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 22, 2025

The use of multifactor authentication via the app also reduces the risk of fraud. A simpler payment experience also means fewer abandoned baskets; the high penetration of Swish in Sweden means it is likely to reduce cart abandonment by up to 69%.

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NFCW

MARCH 27, 2025

NFC CHIP: The digital product passport in the shoe sole provides access to details including material origins Each of Tod’s iconic custom Gommino moccasins now comes with an NFC tag integrated into the sole that lets customers authenticate the product and learn about the origin of the materials used.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Whether multi-factor authentication was implemented on the compromised system remains unclear. In parallel, Finastra is “assessing and communicating which of our products are not dependent on the specific version of the SFTP platform that was compromised,” ensuring continued service for unaffected clients.

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Banks are introducing stricter card provisioning security measures, including in-app controls and digital token authentication, which will be fully implemented by July 2025. The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) reported that card-issuing banks prevented S$53.9

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Fintech Finance

JANUARY 2, 2025

” The report highlights essential fraud mitigation strategies such as enhanced authentication, transaction monitoring, and confirmation of payee practices, as well as the importance of information sharing and consumer protection. payments industry on its faster payments journey.” faster payments infrastructure.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In addition, clients can seamlessly integrate HSBC’s tools and services into their own systems, and access real-time payments tracking and benefit from mobile authentication and security.

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Transactions Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Real Time Payments 98

NFCW

JANUARY 31, 2025

A tablet on a stand by the gated barrier at the airports train station compares their face to the image, authenticates it and issues a ticket with a reserved seat number for the next train to Ueno. To use the service, travellers need to register on Keisei Electric Railways website with a photograph of their face and pay for a ticket.

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Authentication 95

Fintech Finance

APRIL 10, 2025

With Tink’s secure Open Banking technology, Paysend customers in selected regions can now authenticate and fund transfers directly through their bank without manually entering details or facing multiple security steps. The result is a smooth, fast and secure payment experience.

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Funds Transfer Cross-Border Authentication Payments 59

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

while protecting customers through tools like strong customer authentication (SCA), 2-factor authentication, and PCI DSS data encryption.

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PCI DSS Alternative Payment Methods Payments Data Encryption 105

Fi911

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Future of Geolocation Technology in Fraud Prevention By combining it with other security techniques such as biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication, and behavioral analytics. However, businesses can strengthen their geolocation fraud prevention measures with a multi-layered approach.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

Encourage the use of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Decades of experience show that passwords only provide a small amount of security. Using at least one more authentication method alongside passwords effectively prevents hackers from employing common methods to bypass password protection.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 30, 2025

Fintech expert believes that Ukrainian legislation covers most of the necessary requirements of the EU quite well, but in a more decentralized manner. 9 out of 10 of all security problems is a result of the human factor.

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Regulations Risk Management Participant Cybersecurity 98

Fintech News

APRIL 15, 2025

This enables users to pay in stores by holding an iPhone or Apple Watch near a compatible payment terminal, with authentication via Face ID, Touch ID, or a device passcode.

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Contactless Payments ATM Authentication Digital Payments 92

The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2025

Networking is not about getting to the top quickly, and its not a box-ticking exercise to be endured, Its about creating authentic relationships and making yourself memorable. Standing out isnt about being loud, its about being memorable in a way thats authentic to you and your unique contributions.

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Authentication Checks Transactions Continuity 59

Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Although BINs play a critical role in how payments are processed and authenticated, they often go unnoticed by the average consumer or merchant. Card Verification and Authentication : BINs support the verification process by providing immediate access to the issuing institution’s information.

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