Tag: MasterCard
Passwordless security company HYPR scores $35m in its Series C round
HYPR, which aims to remove the need of passwords whilst maintaining security, has closed its Series C funding round on $35m.
Payment giant Mastercard to buy digital ID firm Ekata for $850m
In a move to leverage on the increasing demand for companies in the digital security space, global payments processor Mastercard acquires Seattle startup Ekata for $850m.
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Jumio, Microsoft enter alliance to support decentralised digital identity service
Identity verification firm Jumio has collaborated with Microsoft to integrate the latter’s Azure Active Directory (AD) verifiable credentials to Jumio’s platform.
Mastercard teams up with Dubai International Financial Centre for cybersecurity programme
Mastercard has partnered with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to launch its Global Cyber Forward programme.
The threat of direct and indirect cyberattacks on global...
Mastercard and Visa pull out of Pornhub after abuse allegations
Visa and Mastercard have cut ties with Pornhub after both payment providers investigated allegations of child sexual abuse.
Lanistar not authorised to operate in the UK – City watchdog...
Influencer and Mastercard-backed FinTech Lanistar is not allowed to operate in the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.
Mastercard unveils new AI-powered suite enabling banks to assess cyber risk
Cyber Secure is Mastercard's new AI-powered suite of tools enabling banks to assess cyber risk across their ecosystem and prevent potential breaches.
KYC solution Signzy secures $5.4m to support sales growth
Digital onboarding solution Signzy has reportedly received a $5.4m investment to bolster its research into AI technology.
Visa and Mastercard fined Wirecard for suspicious transactions
While the Wirecard scandal truly came to light this summer, it seems as if Mastercard and Visa have been concerned for many years about the now insolvent FinTech giant.
Holvi cards suspended because of the Wirecard scandal
Holvi, the digital banking platform for freelancers, has become the latest FinTech firm to be swept up in the Wirecard scandal.