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#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

NGate Campaign Targets Brazil, Trojanizes HandyPay to Steal NFC Data and PINs

A new Android malware called NGate abuses the HandyPay app to conduct NFC relay attacks and steal payment card information.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
3 hours ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NCSC: Passkeys now good enough to be the default standard

The NCSC endorses passkeys as the default authentication standard, urging consumers to abandon passwords for enhanced security.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

NGate Campaign Targets Brazil, Trojanizes HandyPay to Steal NFC Data and PINs

A new Android malware called NGate abuses the HandyPay app to conduct NFC relay attacks and steal payment card information.
#digital-identity
UK politics
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

UK govt shells out 550 for Digital ID panel, bans press

The UK government is forming a People's Panel to discuss a national digital identity system, compensating participants £550 for their involvement.
UK politics
fromTheregister
6 hours ago

UK govt shells out 550 for Digital ID panel, bans press

The UK government is forming a People's Panel to discuss a national digital identity system, compensating participants £550 for their involvement.
fromTechCrunch
17 minutes ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
Privacy professionals
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

How Mobile Became The Foundation Of Omnichannel Identity | AdExchanger

Identity today relies on combining various signals, with mobile devices providing crucial insights for effective marketing strategies.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 hours ago

Capital injection, acquisition further Render Networks in critical infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Render Networks secures $20m AUD funding and acquires mPower Innovations to enhance its execution system for critical infrastructure.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Chipolo and Secrid team up for a new trackable wallet

The Chipolo x Secrid Miniwallet Trackable is tailor-made to suit Chipolo's Card tracker and accentuate all of its positives. The tracker sits on the back of the wallet, with the Find button accessible from the outside to make it easier to find your phone.
Wearables
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

WhatsApp adds prepaid phone recharges in India as its payments usage still lags | TechCrunch

WhatsApp is introducing prepaid phone recharges in India to enhance user transactions within the app.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Some Interrail travellers told to cancel passports as hacked data posted online

Holidaymakers in Europe must replace passports after personal data was hacked and sold on the dark web, causing stress and financial burden.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya

Credit Bank PLC and Anzens are piloting a stablecoin to reduce cross-border payment fees to 1.5% and improve transaction speed.
E-Commerce
fromPayments Dive
4 days ago

Tapping into the latest emerging payment solution trends

Consumers demand diverse payment options, including digital wallets and A2A payments, driving merchants to adapt for growth and seamless experiences.
Apple
fromZDNET
21 hours ago

Apple just fixed an iOS flaw exploited by the FBI - here's what happened

iOS 26.4.2 fixes a vulnerability that allowed the FBI to access deleted Signal messages via push notifications.
Deliverability
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

The Behavioral Shift: Why Trusted Relationships Are the Newest Attack Surface

Email attackers now exploit behavioral weaknesses, using tailored tactics that blend into trusted relationships and workflows, making detection more challenging.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

3 Fintech Stocks To Own For Years of Passive Income

Passive income from dividend-paying stocks offers stability amid market volatility, ensuring consistent cash flow without the need for market timing or predictions.
Digital life
fromWIRED
5 years ago

7 Apps to Help You Trim Down Subscriptions-and Save Money

Apps can help track and manage recurring subscriptions, ensuring users only pay for what they need.
#cash-app
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Cash App is targeting a new kind of customer: 6-12 year olds | TechCrunch

Cash App is expanding its services to children aged 6-12, allowing parents to manage financial accounts for their kids.
London startup
fromAmerican Banker
1 day ago

Visa deepens outreach to content creators with TikTok collaboration

Visa and TikTok launched a debit card for U.K. content creators to manage finances and access funds quickly.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why. | CBC News

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses cybersecurity risks by uncovering vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Anthropic's latest AI model is sparking fears from cybersecurity experts and the banking sector. Here's why. | CBC News

Mythos, Anthropic's advanced AI model, poses cybersecurity risks by uncovering vulnerabilities faster than they can be fixed.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

AI agents will centralize identity management, enhancing security against Sybil attacks through advanced automation and dynamic behavior.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
London politics
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Met police trials new tech to counter shoplifting scourge

London's Metropolitan Police is trialing new technology to combat shoplifting without using live facial recognition.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
3 days ago

VisioLab raises $11M to scale its AI-powered iPad checkout

VisioLab's self-checkout system is designed to be low-hardware, allowing customers to place their items under a standard Apple iPad, where a camera-based AI identifies them in seconds without the need for barcodes or specialized equipment.
European startups
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

London built the payment rails that made instant casino withdrawals possible - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The iGaming industry has transformed payment processes, enabling instant withdrawals for players due to advancements in payment infrastructure.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Got wearable data? Your doctor can help you connect the dots

"I felt like there were these patterns that were really related to my symptoms, but I didn't know how to connect them."
US news
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other | TechCrunch

Jack Zhang chose to reject a $1.2 billion acquisition offer from Stripe to continue building Airwallex, which has since grown significantly.
Information security
fromFast Company
1 day ago

1Password sees AI as both threat and tool

AI presents both risks and opportunities for password management, requiring firms to balance security with the potential for careless app development.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Google Wallet now tracks your flight on your home screen

Google Wallet on Android now provides live flight updates through persistent notifications for users with added boarding passes.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.
#fintech
fromProtoPie
4 days ago
Software development

We Didn't Code This: A Fully Functional FinTech App Built in ProtoPie

London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

UK government beats drum for fintech industry at London Fintech Week | Computer Weekly

The UK government aims to modernize payment services regulation to support fintech innovation and maintain its competitive edge in the industry.
Software development
fromProtoPie
4 days ago

We Didn't Code This: A Fully Functional FinTech App Built in ProtoPie

Pie Bank is a high-fidelity mobile banking prototype that accurately simulates real app functionality and interaction logic.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Wearable health tech might be Tim Cook's greatest legacy

The Apple Watch has significantly influenced modern health technology and is a key part of Tim Cook's legacy at Apple.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Event-Driven Patterns for Cloud-Native Banking - What Works, What Hurts?

Event-driven architecture in regulated industries offers benefits and challenges that need careful consideration.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
Digital life
fromFinbold
3 days ago

Why You Don't Actually Own The Money You Own

You do not truly own your bank balance; banks control access to your money, making you an unsecured creditor.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Xfinity Mobile now includes device protection and anytime phone upgrades

The $30 Mobile Select plan covers the main basics, including 50GB of 'premium' full-speed data; Global Travel Pass to cover yourself when traveling in 215 different countries; and Xfinity's Wi-Fi PowerBoost.
Mobile UX
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

PACE Act Pushes Fed Payment Access for Nonbanks, Crypto Firms

Hardworking Americans shouldn't have to wait days to access their own money or pay extra just to move it. The current system is outdated. PACE Act modernizes our system to deliver faster payments, lower costs.
Cryptocurrency
#cross-border-payments
European startups
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
European startups
fromTearsheet
1 week ago

How Wise is betting on infrastructure and brand - Tearsheet

Cross-border payments face inefficiencies; Wise aims to streamline this with direct connections to local payment systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

American Express releases tools to build AI payments-and pledges to pay the price if agents go awry | Fortune

Agentic commerce is gaining traction, with American Express introducing a developer kit and purchase protection for AI-driven transactions.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Barclays and Lloyds join FCA's second AI sandbox as banks race to prove their tech credentials

Barclays joins a regulatory AI testing scheme to enhance its technology capabilities in the competitive banking sector.
Wearables
fromMail Online
6 years ago

Amazon is selling a bracelet that give you an electric ZAP

The Pavlok wrist strap uses electric shocks to help users break bad habits like smoking and overeating.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

Why Your Credit Card Is a National Security Threat | The Walrus

Canada needs to develop its own digital payment infrastructure to ensure financial autonomy and protect against foreign control.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

What are EU digital identity wallets? The benefits and risks explained

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and digital identity, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe

SIM farms are used by cybercriminals for financial fraud, spam, phishing, and online product scalping.
#stablecoins
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

Stablecoins processed $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing Visa's $14 trillion in transaction volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain payments.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
4 days ago

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Stablecoins Move Toward Mainstream Payments as Binance Cites Visa-Beating Volume

Stablecoins processed $33 trillion in 2025, surpassing Visa's $14 trillion in transaction volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain payments.
Cryptocurrency
fromCointelegraph
4 days ago

Mastercard Moves to Settle Card Payments Using Stablecoins

Mastercard integrates stablecoins into its payment settlement process, partnering with SoFi Technologies to enhance transaction efficiency and bridge traditional banking with digital assets.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Motorola Razr 70 listed ahead of announcement

Motorola's Razr 70 series, including the Razr 2026, features advanced displays, powerful specs, and is set to launch soon.
Information security
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Mythos meeting focused on the wrong AI risk to banks. Here's the one nobody is talking about | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is transforming fraud into a machine-driven, scalable threat, posing risks beyond traditional cyber attacks.
Privacy professionals
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

India drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices

The Indian government has rejected a proposal to mandate pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on smartphones due to security and cost concerns.
Wearables
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Sam Altman's 'human verification' company thinks its eye-scanning orbs could solve ticket scalping

Concert Kit uses World ID to help artists combat ticket scalping by verifying real human buyers.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Lydian Launches Visa Platinum Crypto Card To Enable Everyday Spending Of Digital Assets

Lydian launched a Visa Platinum card enabling users to spend over 300 digital assets globally, simplifying crypto transactions.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
22 hours ago

Proton CEO: Age checks turn internet into ID checkpoint

Age verification risks transforming the internet into a system requiring identification for all users, compromising anonymity and security.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Offer customers passkeys by default, UK's NCSC tells enterprises

Passkeys are recommended as the primary authentication method due to their security against phishing and credential reuse.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

XRP Prepares for Quantum Future as Ripple Maps XRPL Strategy for Security Readiness

Ripple is implementing a multi-phase plan to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum threats by 2028.
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Panasonic creates device-locked QR codes for biometrics

Panasonic's new QR code system allows workers to present codes for entry instead of undergoing facial recognition scans, which had become a bottleneck in access control.
Privacy technologies
#digital-economy
Cryptocurrency
fromForbes
4 days ago

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.
Cryptocurrency
fromForbes
4 days ago

Can Crypto Finally Solve The "Paying For The Internet" Problem?

The traditional ad-based model is being challenged as creators and users seek fairer value distribution in digital platforms.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Why Trust and Verification Are Critical for Modern Online Platform Businesses

Trust is essential yet fragile in the digital economy, with platforms facing increasing challenges from sophisticated online scams.
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

If you take mobile security seriously (and you should), then you might want to consider file encryption. This is all about encrypting files that you can either leave on your device and view when needed or share with others, knowing they can be viewed only by the recipient.
Privacy technologies
#cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago
Information security

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto's Security Crisis Intensifies Week in Review

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies rose, indicating risk appetite despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AI

Tinder will implement eye-scanning technology to verify users as human, addressing concerns over AI-generated fake profiles.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Charles Hoskinson Points to Cardano and Midnight as Fix for Cross-Chain Flaws Behind KelpDAO Hack

An attacker exploited KelpDAO's cross-chain bridge on April 18, stealing 116,500 restaked ETH worth roughly $292 million. The breach triggered more than $13 billion in DeFi TVL outflows within 48 hours, hitting Aave, Compound, Morpho, and at least 9 other protocols.
Information security
fromTearsheet
3 weeks ago

How Paze is betting bank trust can crack the digital wallet market - Tearsheet

I'm the general manager of Paze, one of the business units of Early Warning Services. The mandate is really to take Paze and bring this new payment checkout system to the masses - both on the consumer side and on the merchant side - really making sure that our goal of becoming one of the top three wallets for checkout in the next five years becomes reality.
Cryptocurrency
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Samsung Wallet can now hold your house keys

Samsung's Digital Home Key feature in Samsung Wallet enables users to unlock compatible smart doors with their phone using biometric authentication or PIN.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why the Payments Industry Is Being Rebuilt From the Inside

The problem was not growth or demand or even competition. It was settlement. Payments took days to clear. Reconciliation took weeks. Cash piled up in the wrong places. Finance teams spent their time explaining why the numbers did not match instead of planning what came next.
Miscellaneous
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I love AirTags, but this slim card tracker is better for my wallet - and works with iOS and Android

KeySmart Gen 3 SmartCard is a thin, IPX8 water-resistant tracker supporting Apple Find My and Google Find Hub with an 11-month battery and Qi charging.
Privacy technologies
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Samsung's Digital Home Key lets you use your phone as your key

The new feature, called Digital Home Key, will live inside Samsung Wallet and is powered by the Aliro smart home standard. The new standard uses near-field communication (NFC) for its tap-to-unlock technology. It also supports ultra-wideband (UWB), giving users the ability to unlock their door as they approach and without pulling out their phone.
Mobile UX
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
1 month ago

Do you tap to pay? 'Ghost tapping' scams could target your money

The ease of use means the ease of stealing. There are pieces of software and devices that are doing exactly the same thing that a point of sale does and it's transacting on your phone or on your credit card and if you don't have a thumbprint or a biometric on your phone, they can walk up and if you're not paying attention in a crowded area, they get close enough and they touch your phone they can do a transaction.
Information security
fromZacks
2 months ago

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