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Report highlights mobile security for merchants
Retailers are taking mobile security more seriously as commerce continues to change As retailers become more interested in mobile commerce, they are also beginning to become more interested in the matter of mobile security. The mobile sector has become a popular place for fraudulent activity and such activities could be having a significant financial impact on businesses and consumers alike. LexisNexis has released a new report that focuses on the impact of fraud and sheds some … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments
Mcommerce companies continually threatened by fraud
Although mobile commerce offers a tremendous opportunity for revenue generation, these threats are cutting into the bottom line. According to the results of a recent study that was conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research and LexisNexis, retailers are still hopeful to be able to generate revenue over the mcommerce channel, but they are struggling with fraud threats that run risks of $283 for every $100 that is actually lost to fraud over mobile. The study’s findings are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security
QR Codes – Not So Black and White
Holoptica LLC of Belmont, California (manufacturers of holograms and DNA based security solutions) are pleased announce the opening of their new European Office. Based in the United Kingdom, Holoptica (UK) Ltd will complement and offer EMEA support to their manufacturing operations in the USA, Australia and South Africa. In tandem with their UK operation The Holoptica Group have launched holoQR™, a totally new concept in QR codes for Brand protection, product recognition and document security applications. holoQR™ Fakes … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce Security, QR Codes
Mobile security based on heartbeat to be used by Bitcoin
The online currency is looking to biometrics to verify identity. Bitcoin has already changed the way companies, businesses, and governments think of currency, and now it’s working on altering the way that mobile security verifies identities, through the use of a wearable biometrics through the use of a user’s heartbeat. They will be using a smartphone app called Nymi which was developed by a company called Bionym. Bionym is a company based in Toronto, Canada. This mobile app … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Apps, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments
Mobile security issues raised with NSA use of popular apps
Commonly downloaded and used applications may be used to draw user data by the agency. The very latest in a rash of claims that have been made within the documents that were revealed by Edward Snowden has reportedly been the mobile security news that the NSA – as well as its counterpart in the United Kingdom, the GCHQ – is using apps such as Google Maps, Angry Birds, Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr (to name only a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Apps, Mobile Commerce Security
Mobile security threats target Android banking apps
Scammers are focusing in on applications that allow smartphone users to manage their money. According to Kaspersky Lab, one of the largest mobile security vulnerabilities at the moment is in Android smartphone based banking apps, which have become a considerable focus of scammers. Cyber crime is rapidly growing and these criminals are clearly aiming directly at the money. Kaspersky Lab is an antivirus software maker from Russia. According to its co-founder and chief executive, Eugene Kaspersky, 99 percent … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mobile Apps, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments, Trends
Augmented reality glasses cause legal problems again
A Google Glass user has now been questioned in a an Ohio theater. Not one month after a Google Glass wearer was issued a ticket (that was later fought in court) for driving with the device on, Homeland Security has now had to be called to an Ohio theatre for suspected piracy when a moviegoer was noticed wearing the augmented reality glasses. These mobile devices have caused privacy alarm bells to go off in a number of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Augmented Reality, Mobile Commerce Security, United States
Advances in technology put a strain on mobile security
Technology is becoming more important, and so too is security As technology becomes more prolific in the lives of people all over the world, so too is crime. Many people are beginning to rely heavily on their mobile devices in their daily lives. These devices are being used for social networking, shopping, and managing finances as well as other activities. With dependence on mobile technology rising, malicious groups are beginning to target the mobile space, taking … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce Security, Trends
Mobile security and privacy addressed by Obama
The president spoke about the recent change recommendations for the NSA and its spy programs. The president recently gave a speech that addressed issues regarding mobile security and privacy and the use of technology, which he called a “tool for individual empowerment, not government control.” The speech made recommendations for changes to the practices by the NSA for greater respect to privacy. He expressed that “Those who are troubled by our existing programs are not interested in a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Gadgets, Mobile Commerce Security, Trends, United States
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