Processors say economic recession has led to increase in chargebacks

January 29, 2009

Digital Transactions: With the recession throwing people out of work, payments processors are reporting that their merchants are experiencing sharp increases…

Move over TJX: Heartland data, card breach may be biggest yet

With literally tens of millions of card transactions at risk, malware found on the server of Heartland Payment Systems may make history.

ATM fraud strikes in New Zealand

January 25, 2009

The New Zealand Herald: International fraudsters using an electronic ATM-skimming device have struck in Rotorua for the first time. Nine Westpac customers have…

Visa to hold training series on PIN security, key management at ATMIA

January 20, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — Visa will hold its first one-day Key Management Training series in conjunction with ATMIA on Feb. 10, 2009, at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in…

ATM in Welshpool dispenses too much cash

January 18, 2009

BBC: Over 100 people queued up in line at an ATM in Welshpool, Wales, on Monday as the machine started dispensing double what cardholders asked for. It is…

ATMs are symbol of stability in Iraq

January 18, 2009

ABCNEWS: The first ATMs have opened in Iraq since the invasion five years ago — an encouraging factoid contained in a new by-the-numbers Defense Department…

15-year-old arrested in Sacramento for ATM job

January 14, 2009

The Sacramento (Calif.) Bee: A 15-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday after authorities received a tip that he allegedly was connected with an ATM robbery last…

ACI retail line for payments, fraud management, grows 30% in Americas despite recession

January 12, 2009

NEW YORK — ACI Worldwide Inc., provider of software for electronic payment systems, says its merchant retail line of business performed well in 2008, despite…

'Ninja' in West Palm fails at two ATM theft attempts

January 11, 2009

The Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies are still searching for a would-be ATM thief who dressed as a ninja when making his attack. The…

Nigeria moves ATM/debit cards to EMV, chip and PIN

January 11, 2009

The (Nigerian) Punch: Information technology platforms will continue to drive economic and sociopolitical activities around the world, and e-payments will…

ATMs sunk after robbery lead investigators in Florida to bring in divers

January 11, 2009

(Fort Myers, Fla.) WBBH-TV, Channel 2: Punta Gorda police divers hunted last week in the Caloosahatchee River for stolen ATMs. One arrested suspect told…

Open Solutions, Consumer Network Services provide ATM, debit, risk management solutions

January 7, 2009

GLASTONBURY, Conn. —  Open Solutions Inc. has expanded its relationship with Consumer Network Services to provide electronic funds transfer products and…

European Payments Council issues report about ATM anti-skimming, security tips

January 6, 2009

The European Payments Council on Dec. 30 published a list of recommendations regarding anti-skimming measures for ATMs within the Single Euro Payments Area…

Phoenix airport to allow ATMs in gate areas

December 29, 2008

The Arizona Republic: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plans to double the size of its ATM deployment, placing some of the new ATMs in gate areas. In…

ATM users beware: ID theft expected to increase in 2009

December 28, 2008

pressofAtlanticCity.com: ATM users may want to keep a closer eye on their PINs in the coming year. Experts are warning that identity thieves are only going to…

Honest women return $1 million left at ATM

December 28, 2008

The (Jamaica) Gleaner: A Jamaican woman is being praised for her honesty after she returned $1 million in cash she found at an ATM. While attempting to…

Co-Op Financial Services releases new version of its fraud manager

December 23, 2008

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. — Co-Op Financial Services has enhanced its Falcon Fraud Manager by adding Falcon Real-time Decisioning, an optional service that…

Banknote Watch South Africa aims to enhance, promote cash security

December 23, 2008

CAPE TOWN, South Africa —  The recently launched Banknote Watch South Africa is a new organization that aims to enhance cash security in South Africa through…

Acculynk pushes Internet PIN-debit service in U.S., caters to online merchants

Online PIN-debit transactions, backed by new technology for security and encryption, get trials in the U.S. and beyond in 2009.

ATM skimming in New Zealand gets corporate attention

December 21, 2008

Stuff.co.nz: ATM skimming in New Zealand has led to an industry initiative to respond to the security problem posed by so-called "techie" thieves. ATM…