PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

MYOB found that small business owners based in remote areas are least likely to trust cloud security. About half of SMBs are planning to improve their cybersecurity efforts in the coming year, but nearly the same figure — 40 percent — said they aren’t planning to do so. Changing passwords was also a commonly cited tactic. -13

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

16) said several central banks have confirmed the formation of a task force to explore cybersecurity of cross-border payments and banking to protect interbank transactions. But Coeure told reporters that it is too early to say exactly how the task force’s proposals might impact bank security. Reports on Friday (Sept.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In the UK, 36 per cent of residents have fallen victim to phishing scams in the last six months alone – leaving digital transformation consultancy Daemon to urge retailers to bolster their cybersecurity efforts. However, the perception of payment security varies significantly by age.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

SWIFT is putting the pressure on its members to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities, according to reports by SC Magazine. According to the publication, SWIFT is encouraging and, in some cases, threatening its member banks to deploy more sophisticated cybersecurity measures.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Payments giant Mastercard has announced plans to acquire global threat intelligence company Recorded Future for US$2.65 Mastercard aims to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities with this acquisition as cybercrime costs are projected to reach US$9.2 trillion by 2024.

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PYMNTS

MAY 31, 2018

Mastercard announced today that Simon Hunt, a cybersecurity expert, has joined the company as executive vice president to head the cybersecurity solutions unit. According to Mastercard, Hunt has long been a leading expert in the cybersecurity industry where he has worked for more than 20 years.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

SWIFT wants to beef up its own protections, Citi Ventures invests in mobile payment controls, and Visa has a new B2B and digital ID tool. Facebook Is Looking t o Buy a Cybersecurity Company. Facebook was prompted to look for a cybersecurity buy in part because of its latest breach, which it has said was the largest in its history.

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Finextra

JUNE 13, 2025

The Rise of Payment Tokenisation To address this growing threat, an additional and effective approach is gaining traction in B2B payments security: payment tokenisation. Tokenisation replaces sensitive bank account information with a secure, randomised token — a placeholder with no exploitable value.

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The Paypers

MARCH 10, 2025

Ooredoo Group has strengthened its mobile payment security by implementing new cybersecurity measures aimed at protecting its customers.

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Center for Payments

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This article explores the benefits of National Preparedness Month as it relates to payments and highlights the steps individuals, businesses, and organizations can take to enhance payment security. Strengthened Cybersecurity One of the critical aspects of payment preparedness is bolstering cybersecurity measures.

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Fintech News

MAY 22, 2024

Continuous monitoring of attempted transactions on compromised cards further mitigates fraud and enhances cybersecurity. This latest advancement builds on Mastercard’s existing suite of security solutions, such as Cyber Secure , which has been available since 2020.

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Fintech News

MARCH 21, 2024

Densan System, a Japanese information and technology services company, has integrated SEON’s cybersecurity solution to bolster security and streamline user experience on its recently launched ‘PayLabo’ digital payment platform. With SEON’s support, that ambition is possible.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Consequently, this will strengthen payment security by identifying and blocking suspicious transactions, card fraud, and chargeback abuse. As a result of the partnership, SEON will proactively detect deepfake KYC attempts, synthetic identities, and mass-registration fraud before accounts are created through Intergiro.

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Generative AI in Security: Advanced Threat Detection: Generative AI is a game-changer in cybersecurity, providing advanced threat detection capabilities. This proactive approach enables organizations to detect and mitigate potential security breaches before they escalate, significantly enhancing overall cybersecurity.

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The Payments Association

MARCH 19, 2025

The rapid adoption of digital wallets has introduced a complex web of regulatory considerations, ranging from data privacy and cybersecurity to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and cross-border transaction governance. As digital wallets grow in popularity, they are driving the evolution of more secure payment methods.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 4, 2019

Credit union (CU) associations and service providers are pushing for the adoption of technology to help with security and compliance. In retail, Western Union has teamed up with Dollar General to let customers initiate money transfers digitally and pay in person at the merchant’s stores.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

“Cybersecurity is an issue of paramount importance to NPP Australia ,” NPP said in a statement. ” Australia’s real-time payments service went live in early 2018 and sought collaboration from FinTech firms and developers through the launch of a developer sandbox.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Last week, the Fed’s Secure Payments Task Force called for comment from industry stakeholders about what challenges they face when it comes to payments security. “The Secure Payments Task Force is particularly interested in understanding any barriers that may exist to implementing the planned solutions.”

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

KPMG is rolling out a new payments security solution targeting B2B payments fraud, the company said Thursday (Nov. A press release said KPMG is collaborating with cybersecurity provider nsKnox to roll out its KPMG Secure Payments tool, distributed and serviced by KPMG Israel.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This will result in improved efficiency and security, but it will also involve the challenge of adhering to evolving regulatory guidelines and cybersecurity measures. I think we’ll continue to see how this technology can revolutionize payment security for the future and elevate other aspects of the processing experience.

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The Paypers

MAY 17, 2017

(The Paypers) Sysnet Global Solutions has announced the partnership with Elavon to develop Secured Pro, a PCI compliance validation and cybersecurity service.

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Finovate

JULY 26, 2024

Companies that develop quantum computing-based cybersecurity solutions can receive up to 30% in co-funding. Again, one of the main areas of emphasis is cybersecurity, which MAS identified as a use case for the first pilot project. Argentine fintech Tapi secured $22 million ahead of its expansion into Mexico.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 3, 2025

With over 25 years in enterprise tech and cybersecurity, Pearson will lead global sales and customer success as the company scales. Banqup Group has partnered with global payee verification provider iPiD to enhance payment security and combat invoice fraud across its digital platform.

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The Paypers

JUNE 12, 2025

Focus on direct bank payments and checkout optimisation Trustly’s A2A payment method relies on open banking infrastructure and is available in over 30 countries. By linking consumers directly to their banks during the payment process, the solution aims to lower transaction friction and improve payment security.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Business use of electronic payments is a major factor behind both the increase in ePayments volume, as well as the increase in payments fraud. According to researchers, 41 percent of companies say they have an in-house cybersecurity tool, while 45 percent said they still rely on a third-party tool, usually from their bank.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

Other initiatives include a focus on payments security, as well as connecting bank data to small business accounting portal QuickBooks. QIIB Eyes FinTech For Payments Security. In this week’s examination of the latest tie-ups, collaborations emerge from India and Qatar to the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2016

The Federal Reserve has taken cybersecurity to task with its latest efforts to consider safeguards for the financial services sector, but the Fed isn’t the only U.S. government entity looking at cybersecurity. Congressional lawmakers last week heard testimony on the risks small businesses face with regards to cybersecurity.

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The Paypers

DECEMBER 23, 2016

(The Paypers) Poor customer online authentication or careless payments security made via online shopping websites have led to massive data breaches in 2016, cybersecurity experts say.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Because, Xie noted, the state of cybersecurity in 2020 seems to demand this more holistic approach. “But I want to broaden the scope of real-time account monitoring and start understanding the customer over the course of their lifecycle.”.

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Segpay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This blog will explore the key advancements in biometric data security technologies, their impact on cybersecurity and usability, and the measures being implemented to protect user privacy in a world where criminals are always lurking in the dark, inventing new fraud schemes. What Are Biometric Technologies and How Do They Work?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Atlanta payments encryption firm Bluefin is partnering with New York mobile payments processor PAAY to advance eCommerce security. PAAY provides strong authentication at the front door and Bluefin encrypts and tokenizes the data at the point of interaction on the web.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 14, 2024

EBizCharge offers over 100 native and fully developed and supported in-house payment integrations to the top ERP, accounting, CRM, eCommerce, and specialty systems, including QuickBooks, Acumatica, Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Salesforce, Epicor, and more.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2017

While the types of data breaches now vary – from ransomware, to phishing emails, to insider attacks – malware continues to be a major culprit, with the AT&T Market Pulse: The Global State of Cybersecurity survey finding that 90% of U.S. Specifically the webinar will explore: The State of Payment Security.

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EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Continuously create and update procedures Staying up to date on cyber security and ever-evolving threats is just one piece of the puzzle. Creating and updating procedures ensures that employees know and follow the most up-to-date security protocols.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 3, 2024

In addition to its content-rich program, Money20/20 Asia will showcase the latest advancements in fintech across a wide range of sectors, including payments, banking, regtech, insurtech, lending, and more. The show will also address key industry themes such as financial inclusion, sustainability, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

FICO’s Take on Debit Security. As fraud evolves, old forms of cybersecurity are not enough to keep up criminals’ increasingly innovative attacks. The company shuttered MoviePass in September, after struggling with technical issues, changes in pricing and competition.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 21, 2020

“Vendors that are nervous about their cash flows are requesting greater transparency into their payments’ statuses,” the report states, “and this is simply not possible when funds are being made via checks sent through the mail.”. Next-Level Payments Security.

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