Enhanced batch check service adds counterfeit notification

August 11, 2015

Early Warning's enhanced batch deposit check service alerts an institution to the likelihood that an item might be counterfeit.

Taiwanese bank takes a look at facial recognition for ATMs

August 11, 2015

In a pilot test, CTBC Bank is assessing the technology as a potential replacement for ATM cards and PINs.

The PIN is passé; biometric is BIG

It's not just about mobile payments — ATM transactions and POS payments rely on the PIN, but could easily adapt to biometric authentication.

Study: US generates 21 pct. of card volume, 48 pct. of card fraud

August 6, 2015

The Nilson report attributes lopsided US statistics to the fact that the nation has not yet moved to EMV, and predicts that loss totals will only go higher.

GRG certifies TSS ATM key management system

August 3, 2015

Certification paves the way for GRG ATM owners to use remote key loading to establish the initial encrypting key for their ATMs.

Money mules a stubborn problem for ATM operators

Money mules are the "last mile" to launder funds gained from illegal activity — and ATMs are often their first stop.

Fiserv, Fujitsu to offer PalmSecure customer ID in branches

July 27, 2015

Banks that integrate the secure palm vein biometrics solution into their DNA IT platform will be better able to protect their customers from fraud, the…

MasterCard invites customer input at digital security lab

July 27, 2015

The broadened mandate of the lab will encourage joint problem-solving for fraud and risk in payments, MasterCard says.

More than 5,500 organizations line up for .bank domain

July 24, 2015

Only verified and approved organizations may use the the top-level domain, whose features include strong encryption and authentication requirements.

Blink and you'll get it!

by Richard Buckle — Founder and CEO, Pyalla Technologies, LLC

Picture this: MasterCard is piloting a security scheme that will approve bankcard purchases with a selfie — and a blink.

Philly police investigating second ATM explosive attack

July 22, 2015

ATM explosions are rare in America, but two attacks this month in Philadelphia raise the question whether the US is at the leading edge of an unwelcome trend.

Missing EMV liability shift date NBD, IT execs say

July 22, 2015

In a recent survey, 42 percent of IT pros said their company was making no apparent progress on EMV; 58 percent didn't think missing the deadline would affect…

Report: Cross-border, CNP fraud now dominate in Europe

July 22, 2015

A low overall rise of 6 percent across 19 European nations masks large shifts in cross-border fraud, FICO says.

UK IAD, Netherlands anti-skimming vendor strike distribution deal

July 20, 2015

The UK's Acketts Group Ltd. has inked an exclusive deal to distribute CSPtec's patent-pending Secure Card Feeder, a mechanical anti-skimming device.

CU analytics tool adds fraud detection features

July 20, 2015

A new module available for Co-op Revolution helps credit unions pinpoint compromised cards and merchants more quickly and mitigate the effects of fraud.

TMD sets up shop in Latin America

July 15, 2015

The anti-skimming specialist says its new office in Mexico City will allow the company to work more closely with ATM providers in the region.

Why is cash still king? Crime, Europol suggests

July 14, 2015

Cash is slowly falling out of favor with consumers, but is still a preferred method for laundering ill-gained profits, the European law enforcement…

Summer reading list: The top 5 ATM features for June

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Grab your e-reader and an ice-cold beverage, then head to the hammock and catch up on ATM Marketplace features you might've missed last month.

Study: Biometric services now a priority for FIs

July 9, 2015

Nearly 90 percent of banks surveyed said they offer — or are planning to offer — biometric services for customer authentication and transaction approval.

SPA updates report on card authentication methods

July 6, 2015

The Smart Payment Association has revised its publication, "Strengthening Card Authentication: A migration to DDA," to reflect an evolving payment environment.