Three countries demonstrate why the US is behind in security and payment technology.
A criminal organization has been utilizing custom built malicious software that goes by the name of “ChewBacca” to infect retailers POS systems.
Working with Android technology, Descartes Biometrics has come up with a security system that will unlock a user’s phone through recognizing the unique contours of a person’s ear, called Ergo.
A poll conducted by the Associated Press-GFK has found some startling information regarding American consumers’ security habits after the Target card breach.
Payment Week obtains industry opinion on recent study showing 8 out of 10 mobile banking apps contain security weaknesses.
While there is confusion about who exactly created the malware used in the Target breach, those who carried out the hacks remain unidentified, and there may be reports of more breaches in the future.
This news shouldn’t be entirely shocking to many of the country’s consumers, seeing as this is one of several major South Korean credit leaks in recent history.
The new patent, which includes elements of Bluetooth, Wifi, and NFC describes how its system can be used for mobile payments both online and in-store.
A security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in the Starbucks mobile app. It actually saves account information including usernames and passwords.
Joining Target, Neiman Marcus, along with three other retailers have also reportedly suffered security breaches earlier in 2013.
