Technology

New phishing attacks on payment systems and banks are more sophisticated, with disguises that can trick staff into turning over sensitive information, writes Adrien Gendre, chief solutions architect at Vade Secure.

YellowPepper's strategic investment from Visa as part of a $12.5 million Series D funding round gives the company a chance to expand beyond its focus on Latin America and into new markets such as Europe and Asia.

Banks are at the forefront of blockchain innovation, disrupting cross-border payments, trade finance and product development worldwide.

European payment gateway SIA has agreed to acquire First Data's card processing in a group of countries in Eastern Europe.

President plans to ease regulatory burden on the largest banks; online merchants say a Visa-Mastercard button blocks cheaper payment methods.

Phishing is the likely culprit behind the recent Saks and Lord & Taylor breaches. Stronger email protection required to combat the threat, according to Matthew Vernhout, 250ok's director of privacy.

Readers celebrate first quarter earnings, weigh in on banks using blockchain, slam a postal banking proposal and more.

With President Trump signing the regulatory relief bill into law on Thursday, credit unions expect to see a host of benefits, including changes to MBL regs, HMDA exemptions, changes to the QM rule and more.

The rules that govern data are changing rapidly, creating confusion for the companies that use blockchain to support payments, as well as potential investment opportunities for third parties that can ensure compliance.

When Visa opened its tools to third-party developers two years ago, it was a strong pivot away from a longstanding of operating a closed, proprietary network. Its latest investments indicate this strategy is of growing importance on a global scale.