Identity verification and fraud prevention firm FiVerity is launching its Identity Trust Management platform. The platform integrates features such as enhanced know your customer (KYC) measures, fraud investigation, continuous monitoring, actionable insights, reporting and orchestration, the company said in a Tuesday (June 25) news release....
The opportunities have never been greater, and the challenges more challenging, for America’s small businesses. And with the news that small and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could be facing up to a 40% jump in “friendly fraud” and “first-party fraud” — meaning card chargebacks and disputes by...
In today’s digitally connected economy, security and user experience are becoming increasingly intertwined and interdependent. Against that backdrop, the transformative potential of passwordless authentication represents a crucial step toward a more secure and efficient digital future. “A password is nothing but a shared secret, and...
Oscilar has added an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ACH Fraud Detection product to its lineup of risk technology solutions for FinTechs and financial institutions. The new solution uses machine learning (ML) algorithms, generative AI, and real-time data analysis and explainability to identify and prevent fraudulent transactions,...
The UK’s payments regulator says new fraud reimbursement rules will proceed as planned. The Payment Systems Regulator told PYMNTS Monday (June 10) that it still plans to roll out regulations requiring banks and payment companies to reimburse victims of authorized push payment (APP) fraud up...
When it comes to payments fraud, the Federal Reserve actually splits the crime into two categories: authorized and unauthorized fraud. While unauthorized fraud — which involves fraudsters initiating or redirecting bogus payments from legitimate accounts — might be the type that first comes to mind...
Mastercard has unveiled a center in Europe aimed at tackling cyber crime in the region. The Europe Cyber Resilience Center (ECRC), announced Thursday (May 30), is designed to improve defenses against cyber-threats and act as a hub for “thought leadership in cybersecurity.” “In today’s hyperconnected...
Large enterprises continue to fight all kinds of fraud, from insider threats to payments fraud to social engineering. But small businesses are often overlooked as they fight the same battles. Visa Senior Vice President and Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions James Mirfin and...
Financial services industry initiatives helped drive down fraud losses in the United Kingdom in 2023. Criminals stole about 1.2 billion pounds (about $1.5 billion) through fraud that year — a figure that was down 4% from 2022 — UK Finance, a trade association for the banking...
