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What to Know About Tokenization

Basis Theory

Both are used to mask sensitive payment data, but they do this in different ways and via different partners. Universal tokens or PSP tokens can be used in place of plaintext payment data for transactions. Both offer enhanced security for storing and utilizing payment data, reducing overall fraud and risk levels.

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Payments Security Now Influences Travel Purchase Decisions, Finds New Outpayce Study

Fintech Finance

In fact, 63% of travelers are reluctant to store their payment details with travel companies due to concerns over fraud, data privacy, and unauthorized charges. A third of respondents said they do not trust travel companies to keep their payments data secure at all, fearing details would be lost during a data breach.

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Mastercard Reinvents Checkout With Password and Number Free Payments

Fintech Finance

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. Even with the rise of cutting-edge digital payment solutions, online shopping still faces challenges and points of friction.

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How PCI DSS Compliance Protects Australian Businesses from Data Breaches?

VISTA InfoSec

These updates include increased flexibility for businesses and stronger authentication requirements, ensuring better protection in todays dynamic digital landscape. While PCI DSS is not mandated by the Australian government, it is considered an important industry standard enforced by payment card brands. The latest version PCI DSS v.4.0

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The rise of generative AI in payment security: A double-edged sword for data privacy

The Payments Association

This intersection of data privacy and AI is a critical conversation in the payments industry due to the highly sensitive and personal nature of the data involved, FScom Senior Manager Anna Sweeney explains. Enhanced fraud detection extends to biometric authentication, a key element of payment security.

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The Journey of Payments and Clearing Systems in India

Finextra

RuPay Cards (2012): NPCI launched Indias domestic card payment network, reducing reliance on international schemes and promoting domestic processing. Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) (2014): Leveraged Aadhaar biometric identity for financial inclusion, allowing basic banking services through biometric authentication at agent points.

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The Ultimate Guide to Ecommerce Payment Solutions

Stax

The solution should implement the following data security measures: PCI compliance – The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a payment data handling regulation designed to keep cardholder data safe. This protects sensitive payment data from interception by cybercriminals.