Current analysis on payment security, fraud prevention, AML/KYC, and PCI DSS compliance.
authentication-access-controlThe rollout of fingerprint and facial authentication for UPI payments isn t just an India story. If your team handles fraud prevention or compliance at a fintech, you need a framework to evaluate whet
authentication-access-controlWhat Happened Biometric authentication and digital ID programs are stuck in pilot phases despite years of development and clear security benefits. A recent scorecard evaluating biometric authenticatio
Fraud TypologiesThe Question at Hand Your fraud detection systems are designed to catch external threats like account takeovers and card-not-present fraud. But what happens when the fraudster is your customer? First-
Fraud Detection AnalyticsThe Conventional Wisdom Ask your compliance team about preparing for AI-driven transactions, and you ll likely hear the same advice: build a robust trust framework. Implement zero-trust architecture .
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Payment EcosystemWhen international payment networks exit a market overnight, your compliance team faces a scenario you rarely plan for: can a domestic payment system sustain transaction volume, fraud controls, and cr
Fraud TypologiesRethinking First-Party Fraud Your fraud team flags suspicious chargebacks, reviews transaction history, and files disputes. Maybe you block the account, then move on to the next case. This reactive, t
Fraud Detection AnalyticsFraud teams are increasingly realizing their onboarding controls aren t catching synthetic identity fraud. This type of fraud doesn t trigger the usual alarms, there s no victim disputing charges or c
PCI DSS ComplianceThe Challenge SISA, a forensics-driven cybersecurity company in the payment security sector, faced a critical question 18 months ago: how do you integrate AI across your operations while defending aga
authentication-access-controlThese questions come from authentication working groups, fraud team Slack channels, and implementation calls I ve been part of over the past six months. The conversation usually starts with our CISO w
Payment EcosystemYou ve heard the pitch: get certified, demonstrate expertise, advance your career. But if you work in fraud operations or compliance at a fintech, you ve probably also heard colleagues dismiss certifi
incident-responseWhen BridgePay s ransomware attack forced restaurants to operate on a cash-only basis and halted municipal payment portals nationwide, it highlighted a critical question for every payment platform: ho
Fraud Detection AnalyticsScope This guide outlines the operational and technical compliance requirements introduced by the Third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) and the Payment Services Regulation (PSR). It s designed for c
authentication-access-controlYour compliance team needs documented consent before collecting facial biometric data for payment authentication. This script template covers regulatory requirements across GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, BIPA, and
aml-kycThe FCA s shutdown of Euro Exchange Securities UK Limited wasn t just a fine or a warning. It was an operational death sentence. The regulator identified systemic weaknesses in financial crime control
aml-kycThe Federal Reserve s proposed AML rule requires stablecoin issuers to implement bank-style customer identification programs, exempting secondary market transactions. If your team is building or updat
PCI DSS ComplianceYou ve likely heard the rumors in vendor meetings and compliance calls. As the PCI SSC rolls out version 2.0 of the Secure Software Standard, myths are spreading. Some arise from wishful thinking abou
