Security
Deepfake Gains Momentum as a Powerful Tool for Fraud and Deception
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has introduced new and sophisticated tools for threat actors to scam and defraud individuals. One particular concern is the emergence of deepfake technology, which allows for the creation of fake
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Digital Nomadism, a Catalyst for Growth but also Fraud Surge
For companies, the digital nomad movement is a double-edged sword. Bringing about new growth opportunities but also increasing fraud cases involving forgeries and counterfeit documents, a new study conducted by Regula, a global developer and provider of forensic devices and
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Higher Fintech Presence Causes Heightened Risk-Taking Among Banking Incumbents
A new study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has established a link between the prominence of fintech and the level of risk financial institutions are willing to take, revealing that greater fintech presence is associated with heightened risk-taking by
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Giesecke+Devrient Steps Up Stake Ownership in Netcetera to 95%
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), headquartered in Munich, has increased its ownership in the software firm Netcetera to 95%. This move, completed in January 2024, marks a strategic enhancement of G+D‘s offerings in digital payment and banking solutions. Building on its initial announcement
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Das 1×1 von Cybersicherheit
Cybersicherheit bezieht sich auf den Schutz von Netzwerken, Geräten, Software, Systemen und Daten vor digitalen Gefahren. Ihr primäres Ziel ist es, Angriffe abzuwehren, die darauf abzielen, auf sensible Daten zuzugreifen oder sie zu beschädigen. Mehr zu diesem spannenden Thema lesen
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Goodbye Password: G+D Presents 3 User Friendly Use Cases of How Passwordless Authentication Can Help
Passwords and OTPs belong to the past. Financial institutions and forward-looking enterprises alike are looking for more seamless, yet secure ways to authenticate their employees and customers. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) presents three examples that can benefit from passwordless multi-factor authentication (MFA)
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Sergey Kondratenko: Cybersecurity in the Fintech Industry – Modern Threats and Protective Measures
The fintech industry continues to innovate and break the stereotypes of traditional financial services. Therefore, the issue of the need for cybersecurity has never been as acute as it is now, Sergey Kondratenko notes. In addition, fintech firms manage sensitive
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Cybersecurity Mastercard-Studie Schweiz: Nicht alle Finanzunternehmen schützen sich ausreichend
Im Schweizer Finanzsektor variiert der Grad der Cybersicherheit zwischen Unternehmen erheblich. Das ergab die heute veröffentlichte Analyse von Mastercard, die von einer Outside-in Perspektive automatisiert den Sicherheitsgrad von Domains von Schweizer Finanzdienstleistern mithilfe der Mastercard-Lösung RiskRecon analysierte. Nie war Cybersicherheit
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BPC Partners With Ellipse to Boost Payment Transaction Security
Swiss payment solution provider BPC announced that it has expanded its partnership with U.S.-based fintech company Ellipse World. The partnership will focus on bolstering security measures and privacy for customers by integrating EVC® (Ellipse Verification Code), Ellipse’s dynamic card security
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User Authentication Enters New Era, Enabled by Biometrics, Blockchain, AI
Technological advancements, including biometrics, blockchain, encryption and artificial intelligence (AI), are fueling the advent of more efficient and secure authentication mechanisms. New methods and trends including passworldless authentication are already seeing significant traction from customers, which perceive them as not
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