Technology

The risky side of bots played a role in last year's IRS hack. But non-data driven security can fight back, argues Robert Capps, a vice president at NuData.

It's a big challenge to educate small merchants on the importance of data security, but many acquirers and ISOs are jumping at the opportunity to fill the role of educator.

Up-to-date operating systems, anti-phishing tools and good backup should keep banks and CUs safe from ransomware. Can your institution check off those boxes?

Up-to-date operating systems, anti-phishing tools and good backup should keep banks safe from ransomware. Can your bank check off those boxes?

One of the goals behind Canada's payments overhaul is to get it right the first time.

The bank is pitching digital identity products to businesses as a way to improve user experience and guard against fraud.

The laws that force banks to know their customers are good at catching petty criminals and “wannabe” terrorists, but can’t thwart sophisticated bad actors, argues whistleblower Edward Snowden.

An unprecedented cyberattack swept across the globe over the weekend, but the majority of victims - so far - have not paid up a ransom.

U.K.-based global online payments provider Payza is streamlining the process for consumers who transact with bitcoin by making the cryptocurrency directly accessible within its eWallet.

Cambridge Blockchain, one of many startups applying blockchain technology to customer privacy and data collection issues, is teaming up with LuxTrust to launch a new identity platform.