Monthly Archives: February 2015

Biometrics market to hit $13.8 bn in 2015 as enterprise catches up with govt … – Firstpost

Due to increased consumer acceptance of biometric modalities, consumer and enterprise segments are predicted to catch up with governmental spending in late 2017 Source: http://www.firstpost.com

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What your business should do now about chip cards – Bank of the West

The move to EMV chip cards will shift liability: Businesses that cannot accept chip cards could assume the burden for financial losses from card-present fraud. Source: blog.bankofthewest.com

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Fraud Prevention For Seniors

Congressman Bill Foster’s Discussion On Fraud Prevention For Seniors   On Monday, February 23, 2015, the office of Congressman Bill Foster will host fraud prevention discussions in Aurora and Bolingbrook to help senior citizens learn how they can… Source: foster.house.gov

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Stolen Credit Cards: Your Information up for Sale Online – ABC6OnYourSide.com

Stolen credit card information from Home Depot, Target, and many other large chain stores can be bought by anyone on the internet. It’s being done out in the open, with knowledge of law enforcement, credit card companies, and banks. Source:

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Visa wants to track your smartphone to stop credit card fraud

As a way of negating the need to ring your bank before any trip abroad, credit card company Visa is looking to implement a new service that tracks where you are. Source: http://www.siliconrepublic.com

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Costco just killed my favorite credit card – CNNMoney

Costco is breaking up with American Express, killing my favorite credit card in the process. Source: money.cnn.com

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Mastercard, Visa to implement new cybersecurity measures and biometrics – Biometric Update

MasterCard said it will invest an additional $20 million in cyber-security measures in 2015, including biometric authorization for mobile apps. Source: http://www.biometricupdate.com

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Secretly swiped: Your account numbers taken out of thin air

The I-Team reveals the mobile technology that hackers can use to steal credit and debit numbers from you while you’re in public. Source: abc7chicago.com

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Visa hopes to track smartphone locations to prevent credit card fraud for travellers

Currently most of us have to inform our bank by phone when we’re travelling to avoid purchases in other countries appearing as red flags for fraud and being declined. That could soon change as Visa… Source: 9to5mac.com

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How the B2B digital landscape is changing – B2B News Network

Social media and technology have changed the way people research and buy products. Unfortunately, B2B suppliers, manufacturers, and organizations have had a hard time adapting to this new and quickly evolving reality. With that idea in mind, the team behind

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