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Security & Fraud
Form3: AI and Risk Scoring Help Stop Push Payment Fraud ‘in Its Tracks’
October 03, 2023

With the Sibos 2023 financial services conference in the rearview mirror, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain in active discussion, and the FedNow® Service in the news, Form3 CEO Michael Mueller observed to Karen Webster: “Payments are still an exciting growth business, despite the...

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Visa Teams With Expel to Tackle $10.5 Trillion Cybercrime Threat
October 02, 2023

Visa has teamed with security firm Expel to help customers guard themselves against cybercrime. The partnership, announced Monday (Oct. 2), is aimed at helping businesses address the rising cost of cybercrime, which is expected to reach $10.5 trillion on a global scale by 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures....

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Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
September 28, 2023

Automation is predicted to become the centerpiece of the campus of the future, transforming various aspects of university life. As detailed in the “The Automated Campus: Enabling the Future of Higher Education,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and American Express, higher education has evolved significantly from...

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Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
September 26, 2023

As attractive as innovative new technologies appear, it’s important to remember they are just tools.  And any tool, when in the wrong hands, can also be used for the wrong purposes.  “Newer technologies are enabling fraudsters to have a lot more scale and automation when...

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SEC Charges Podcaster Matthew Motil in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
September 25, 2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Matthew Motil, the host of “The Cash Flow King” podcast, for allegedly defrauding investors in an $11 million Ponzi scheme. Motil is accused of raising funds from over 50 investors through the sale of promissory notes...

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Singapore’s Banks Increase Customer Scrutiny After Money Laundering Scandal
September 24, 2023

Singapore’s banks are reportedly increasing customer scrutiny following a $1.8 billion money laundering scandal. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (Sept. 23), this added oversight is being applied to customers from a number of countries — China among them — with lenders also stepping up...

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AI-Powered Financial Crime Prevention Platform Silent Eight Prepares for IPO
September 22, 2023

Singapore-based company Silent Eight, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing, reportedly aims to be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) by the end of 2025.  The firm aspires to list on the Nasdaq in the...

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Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
September 21, 2023

Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Where technology helps connect consumers to apps and payment schemes, new attack vectors arise. QR codes have been around for roughly 30 years, and are enjoying a tailwind at...

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Sift Adds PayPal and Adyen Integrations for Chargeback Management
September 19, 2023

Sift has unveiled new integrations and automation capabilities for its Dispute Management product, providing merchants with a solution to efficiently manage chargebacks. The latest integrations with PayPal and Adyen, two of the largest payment processors globally, allow Dispute Management customers to streamline the chargeback management process, the digital trust and safety...