Security News

Hackers Slurp $500,000 Through 7-Eleven Mobile Payment App
2019-07-05 16:18

Poor Password Reset Process Proves Too Convenient, as 900 Customers AffectedHackers appear to have accessed a new mobile payment app for 7-Eleven customers in Japan, taking about $500,000 from 900...

Will biometrics replace passwords for online payment authentication?
2019-06-06 04:45

Over half of consumers in the UK (53 percent) are worried that the shift to biometrics to authenticate online payments will dramatically increase the amount of identity fraud, according to new...

White Label Alliance to provide a new security solution for next generation payment applications
2019-06-03 12:39

Considering global market demand for independent and standardized payment solutions, G+D Mobile Security and IDEMIA want to create the White Label Alliance (WLA) to provide a new security solution...

Magecart Skimmer Poses as Payment Service Provider
2019-05-22 15:34

The skimmer used in a recently discovered Magecart attack on a Magento-based e-commerce website was posing as a payment service provider via a rogue iframe, Malwarebytes reports. read more

Forbes Becomes Latest Victim of Magecart Payment Card Skimmer
2019-05-16 18:01

The web skimming script was recently found stealing payment data on the websites of Forbes Magazine as well as seven others.

Canadian Mobile Provider Exposed Payment Card Numbers
2019-05-08 13:03

Freedom Mobile Customer Data Was Unprotected and Unencrypted, Researchers SayAn unsecured database belonging to Canadian mobile operator Freedom Mobile exposed personal details and unencrypted...

Senior payment executives’ thoughts on SME PCI compliance and security
2019-05-08 04:30

Acquirers now hold higher expectations for compliance than they did 12 months ago, Sysnet Global Solutions has established. What is your current compliance rate? The annual report, which surveyed...

Blockchain project settles cross-border payment
2019-05-07 09:39

Singapore’s central bank sent a payment to Canada using blockchain technology last week, in a clear signal that the technology has value.

Thales unveils payShield 10K, a new payment hardware security module
2019-04-29 03:30

Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data protection, announces the availability of a next-generation payment hardware security module (HSM), payShield 10K, enabling...

Consumers willing to adopt smart payments but companies need to guarantee security
2019-04-18 05:15

Smart payments adoption shows substantial growth, but consumers have significant security concerns. TNS’ Consumers Confirm Smart Payments Adoption report evaluates US, UK and Australian consumer...