PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Account takeovers, brute force attacks and credential stuffing are some of the most popular methods, with rewards and loyalty programs being especially tempting targets for their stored payment data and personally identifiable information. For more on these and other mobile order-ahead news items, download the Tracker.

Account Takeovers 85

Account Takeovers Credential AI Fraud Prevention 85

Fintech News

MARCH 25, 2024

However, behind the scenes, the malware captures the user’s login credentials, account information, and other sensitive data entered into the fake UI. The captured information is then sent to a remote server controlled by cybercriminals.

Mobile Banking 120

Mobile Banking Online and Mobile Banking Identity Theft Credential 120

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Here’s a preview: Besides all being featured at the Money20/20 2016 Conference, McDowell noted that biometrics, EMV and mobile security each share another similar element: All three potentially stand to replace password/PIN credentials, which, he said, are often more susceptible to hackers and other bad actors. About The Tracker.

EMV 80

EMV Online and Mobile Banking Credential Chip Cards 80

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

They often hack into these consumers’ accounts using passwords stolen from other sites that use the same login credentials, for example. For more on these and other digital-first banking news items, download this month’s Tracker. Why Digital-First Banks Require Different Defenses For Varied Fraud Threats.

Credential 94

Credential Data Breach Phishing Cybersecurity 94

PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2019

A P2P (peer-to-peer) technology ingrained in millions of IoT ( Internet of Things ) devices, including security cameras, smart doorbells, baby monitors and video recorders, has many security flaws that allow them to be compromised easily, exposing users to dangers from eavesdropping, credential theft and takeovers from remote locations.

P2P 75

P2P Security Compromise Credential 75

Fintech News

MARCH 3, 2025

Tap to Phone enables businesses to turn their NFC-enabled smartphones into point-of-sale terminals by simply downloading an app. Later this year, Samsung Galaxy devices will support Tap to Send under the name Tap to Transfer, a feature that lets users transfer money by tapping their physical card or card credentials to a friends phone.

Small Business 76

Small Business Contactless Payments Credential Issuers 76

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

These apps can trick unsuspecting consumers into downloading malware and compromising their login credentials and credit card information. According to the research study, cybercriminals leverage five of the leading eCommerce brands to exploit consumers doing Black Friday shopping across mobile and web.

Phishing 68

Phishing Credential Compromise Risk Management 68

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2016

According to a report from mobile intelligence group Newzoo, despite a slowdown in hype since the game first launched, it still makes roughly $2 million a day and sees nearly 700,000 downloads daily. Pokémon GO has opened our eyes in many ways,” Newzoo CEO Peter Warman said in a blog post. “It

Credential 73

Credential Phishing Accounts Posting 73

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Its DD Perks loyalty program, which offers members exclusive access to mobile ordering, was recently targeted by an automated credential-stuffing attack. Hackers breached the security of other, unrelated companies and stole login credentials that they then tried to use on DD Perks in the credential-stuffing attack.

Credential 67

Credential Breach Security Accounts 67

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

MemberPass offers credit unions (CUs) or CUSOs a single digital credential that serves as member verification. BCU had test users generate digital identities in the MemberPass platform and download the Connect.Me application. They are now using it to verify their identities.

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Credit Union Blockchain Credit Union Service Organization Wire Transfer 82

PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

A recent study found 32 percent of security incidents in 2019 involved phishing and 29 percent involved stolen credentials, both of which would have been much more difficult had secure digital ID systems been in place. For more on these and other digital identity news items, download this month’s Tracker.

Contactless Payments 109

Contactless Payments Authentication Law Enforcement Cross-Border 109

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

But in the years since, hackers and other bad actors have developed and begun using more intelligent and sophisticated techniques and methods in order to penetrate databases and gain access to user credentials. But this need for a high volume of credentials also gives security providers a tool in their fight against fraud, Grant said.

Account Takeovers 56

Account Takeovers Accounts Credential Authentication 56

FICO

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

When I read about people infecting their Android phones with Gugi ––a Trojan malware that steals user credentials when consumers log into mobile banking apps––by clicking on a link in a random text message, it’s clear to me that mobile phone users are in need of some security hygiene lessons. Up to 70% of email is opened on mobile phones.

Online and Mobile Banking 84

Online and Mobile Banking Wire Transfer Mobile Banking Wires 84

PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

Mobile banking is under constant attack from fraudsters, however, who are targeting both customers’ funds and personal data, such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, payment card data and login credentials. For more on these and other digital-first banking news items, download this month’s Tracker.

Blocks 106

Blocks Identity Theft ATM Online and Mobile Banking 106

PYMNTS

MAY 27, 2020

Fraudsters equipped with such information could then easily access victims’ online accounts using legitimate credentials and take control of the customers’ funds. To find more about these and the rest of the latest headlines, download the Playbook. How UMB Strategizes For Omnichannel Fraud-Fighting.

Scams 98

Scams Account Takeovers Online and Mobile Banking Credit Union 98

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

The company recently announced that it would allow its customers to sign in to their accounts using SMS-based 2FA, with customers supplying their credentials as well as codes sent to them via third-party app or text message. For more on these and other onboarding items, download this month’s Tracker. .

Authentication 108

Authentication Consumer Online and Mobile Banking Verification 108

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This process aims to make it more difficult for scammers to take over a customer’s DT by setting it up on his own device using phished credentials such as an SMS, one-time passwords (OTPs) and/or bank card information. Customers who do not have a Singpass account may register for one and download the Singpass app before setting up their DT.

Verification 73

Verification Scams Financial Crimes Crime 73

Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

Phishing scams employ social engineering tactics to trick users into revealing login credentials, allowing attackers to hijack accounts. So, when a mobile app is downloaded or launched, SecIron is able to compare the app’s signature to the signatures in its database. A 2023 report by Kaspersky found that 40.8%

Phishing 119

Phishing Security Blocks Cybersecurity 119

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

People are one click away from a malware download or credential phishing [website]. Almost 65 percent of incidents involve bad actors stealing login credentials to gain account access, and phishing schemes often trick credential owners into unwittingly surrendering their details.

Fraud Prevention 74

Fraud Prevention Financial Crimes Federal Trade Commission Crime 74

Fintech Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

” Leading banks and credit unions enable Paze for their eligible cardholders, and cardholders do not need to sign up or download an additional app to use the checkout option where available. “Through this collaboration with Worldpay, we’re making Paze instantly accessible to thousands of U.S.

Credit Union 59

Credit Union Debit Card Credential On-Demand 59

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Researchers advised small business owners to not download any email attachments from an unnamed address. SCORE recommended that small businesses, again, do not click on links or download attachments from unknown addresses.

Ransomware 77

Ransomware Online and Mobile Banking Small Business Scams 77

PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2017

Researchers at FireEye, the security firm, said in a research report covered by Reuters that the Kremlin hackers were aiming to steal the password credentials for business travelers and Western government officials using Wi-Fi networks in hotels mainly in eight countries in Europe. in 2016.

Cybersecurity 66

Cybersecurity Phishing Governance Government 66

PYMNTS

MARCH 11, 2020

Data: 30K: Number of digital drivers’ licenses downloaded in Colorado to date. 29 percent: Share of 2019 fraud incidents issuing from stolen credentials. 2,013: Number of points the DOW Jones Industrial Average lost on Monday, its largest recorded single-day loss. 17 percent: Share of GDP represented by healthcare costs.

Zelle 52

Zelle Credential Authentication Payment Security 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 25, 2020

For more on these and other financial crime news items, download this month’s Playbook. The APIs that fuel open banking can often be vulnerable to cybercrime, however, with fraudsters deploying credential abuse, digital signature impersonation and a diverse host of other techniques against them.

Financial Crimes 91

Financial Crimes MFA Federal Trade Commission Crime 91

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2020

These initiatives are successful only when central governments already issue traditional identification credentials, however, something that is notably lacking in the U.S. Individuals who change their addresses or appearances can modify the information remotely rather than filing paperwork at an office to update or replace their credentials.

Law Enforcement 52

Law Enforcement Credential Laws Privacy 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

For more on these and other digital identity news items, download this month’s Tracker. Digital identity initiatives could be crucial to providing credentials for the 1.1 EMV Cards Face Crucial Verification Security Gaps. EMV cards are becoming increasingly commonplace in the U.S. Deep Dive: Digital ID’s Future Could Be Open Source.

EMV 67

EMV Chip Cards Verification CHIPS 67

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

The AR game saw 100 million downloads and $200 million in revenue in its first month. And every one of those downloads required users to give up email information, search history and even payment card credentials. Security is key for all AR products. Consider, for example, the case of Pokémon Go.

Security 74

Security Authentication Phishing Credential 74

EBizCharge

MARCH 20, 2025

Your provider may ask you to download a package and run an installer or set up online credentials, so following their instructions is essential. Many payment providers offer Sage-compatible plugins or extensions that can be downloaded and installed. This process may vary depending on the Sage version youre using.

Payment Gateways 52

Payment Gateways Gateways Payment APIs and Integration Payments 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2020

A user can download the app, but not perform any searches without proper authorization and credentials.”. “We are in contact with Apple and working on complying with their terms and conditions,” Clearview AI founder and CEO Hoan Ton-That said in a statement to CNN. The app cannot be used without a valid Clearview account.

Law Enforcement 60

Law Enforcement AI Blocks Laws 60

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

When it comes to making major progress in the technology area, the digitization of payment credentials is one example, especially after they were integrated into mobile phones, Vanderhoof said. To download the October edition of the PYMNTS.com Internet of Things Tracker™ , click the button below…. Connected car payments?

Credential 76

Credential Data Breach Security Breach 76

Nanonets

MARCH 4, 2025

Go to APIs & Services → Credentials, click Create Credentials → Service Account, name it (e.g., Now, in Service Accounts, select the account, go to Keys → Add Key → Create New Key, choose JSON, and download the.json file. vision-ocr-service ), and click Create & Continue.

API 52

API AI Credential Assessments 52

Segpay

OCTOBER 3, 2024

AVSecure : A blockchain-based age verification tool, AVSecure links a user’s verified identity to payment credentials, ensuring they meet age requirements. Users can download the Yoti app and upload a government-issued ID (like a passport or driver’s license) to verify their identity and age.

Compliance 105

Compliance Verification Database Privacy 105

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2018

They can come in and they can steal files, they can steal intellectual property, they can steal credentials and then log in as maybe the CEO. Or they can download more software. But they’re not used to responding to it as though it is a legitimate threat, like a botnet or a Trojan,” Kent said in an interview with CNBC.

Cryptocurrency 56

Cryptocurrency Credential Digital Currency Research 56

PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Compromised credit card fraud increased 212 percent year over year in 2019, while customer credential leaks increased 129 percent during the same period. The FBI advises smartphone users to download apps only from official app stores and bank websites, as these are pre-screened for malware.

Crime 66

Crime Financial Crimes FBI Cybersecurity 66

PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

In the August Mobile Order-Ahead Tracker , PYMNTS explores the latest developments in the world of QSR rewards programs, including program debuts from Chipotle and Costa Coffee, revamped ordering solutions from Jersey Mike’s and Shake Shack and how credential stuffing and account takeovers are plaguing the industry.

Data Breach 76

Data Breach Breach Account Takeovers Credential 76

PYMNTS

AUGUST 31, 2017

NBC News reported that the data breach occurred because spammers neglected to secure their servers, allowing the information to be accessed and downloaded without credentials. The spambot sends out spam messages for everything from weight loss pills to those Nigerian prince emails.

Data Breach 51

Data Breach Breach Addressing Cybersecurity 51

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Besides all being featured at the Money20/20 2016 Conference, McDowell noted that biometrics, EMV and mobile security each share another similar element: All three potentially stand to replace password/PIN credentials, which, he said, are often more susceptible to hackers and other bad actors. Better user experience. Better security.”.

EMV 76

EMV Security CHIPS Online and Mobile Banking 76