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Norton Labs launches new QR code scanner that can protect from malicious content

Norton Labs launches new QR code scanner that can protect from malicious content

QR codes have not only become popular amongst businesses, they have also become a very useful tool for hackers. The codes have piqued the interest of smart phone users in the U.S. for the last four years, becoming more popular with each successive year. Hackers have seen this rise in popularity as a great opportunity to get their hands on people’s sensitive information. Recently, QR codes linked to malicious content, such as malware, have been … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, International, Mobile Commerce Security, QR Codes, Trends, United States

WiST unveils new sensor technology that could bring more security to mobile commerce and other industries

WiST unveils new sensor technology that could bring more security to mobile commerce and other industries

As mobile commerce continues to grow in popularity, more technology companies are working to create new security measures for the industry. WiST, a wireless technology firm, has unveiled its latest sensory tracking devices that use NFC technology. The company claims that these new devices could improve the security of a variety of different ventures, including health care services, asset management, and banking. The company says that it could also help stop rhino poaching. WiST sensors are, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commercial, Featured News, International, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments, Near Field Communications, Trends, United States

Cryptomathic creates mobile wallet application that uses cloud computing as a security measure

Cryptomathic creates mobile wallet application that uses cloud computing as a security measure

In the world of mobile commerce, security is a serious issue. Many companies have begun investing and creating mobile applications that make mobile commerce possible. None, however, have been able to make an application that is adequately secure from hacking. Even acclaimed technology company Google has failed to provide a resilient service. Cryptomathic, an electronic security firm, now claims that is has created the first secure mobile wallet platform. The company recently released the application … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commercial, Featured News, International, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments, Near Field Communications, Trends, United States

Researchers create technology that can turn a credit card on and off

Researchers create technology that can turn a credit card on and off

With news of Google Wallet not being as safe as it should have been, many consumers are expressing concern over adopting mobile commerce. While telecommunications and technology companies are quick to assure consumers that mobile payment applications will be safe in the future, financial institutions are taking these concerns quite seriously. Many credit companies are working to move away from traditional magnetic strips for their payment cards. In an attempt to modernize commerce, these institutions … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments, Near Field Communications

Oracle unveils its multi-channel solution called FLEXCUBE for financial services industry

Oracle unveils its multi-channel solution called FLEXCUBE for financial services industry

Oracle Financial Services has announced the introduction of its FLEXCUBE multi-channel banking solutions which will help financial services organizations to provide their customers with increased personalization to their services through mobile and direct channels. The product is called the Oracle FLEXCUBE Multi-Channel Solution, and it provides new versions of previous product for direct and private banking. This will give banks the ability to offer products and services such as those based on complete portfolio views, … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Marketing

Google Wallet security compromised with the use of simple brute force programs

Google Wallet security compromised with the use of simple brute force programs

Google’s ambitious endeavor to become a major force in the emerging industry of mobile commerce has been going well. The company’s Google Wallet mobile payment application has been well received amongst consumers with NFC-enabled smart phones. There may be a problem, however, with the security of Google’s system. The acclaimed technology company has been adamant in their claims that NFC transactions with Google Wallet are entirely safe, as the application boasts of a number of … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured News, Mobile Commerce, Mobile Commerce Security, Mobile Payments, Near Field Communications