Mastercard to bolster cybersecurity with $2.65bn acquisition of Recorded Future

Mastercard to bolster cybersecurity with $2.65bn acquisition of Recorded Future

Mastercard has announced a landmark deal to acquire Recorded Future, a leading global threat intelligence company, in a transaction valued at $2.65 billion. This strategic move, expected to close by the first quarter of 2025 subject to regulatory approvals, marks a significant expansion of Mastercard’s capabilities in the cybersecurity domain. Strengthening Cyber Defences Amid Rising […]

India’s payment industry transformed: Mastercard and PayU’s AI collaboration takes center stage

India’s payment industry transformed: Mastercard and PayU’s AI collaboration takes center stage

Mastercard and PayU, a leading digital financial services provider in India, have unveiled a strategic partnership to integrate Brighterion AI solutions into PayU’s payment infrastructure. This collaboration aims to bolster PayU’s payment business by enhancing approval rates, reducing fraud losses, and enriching customer experiences through advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Key Aspects of the Collaboration The […]

vPAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to strengthen fraud prevention across Europe

vPAYSTRAX partners with Featurespace to strengthen fraud prevention across Europe

PAYSTRAX, a leading payment processing solution serving merchants across the European Union and the United Kingdom, has entered into a significant partnership with Featurespace, a global leader in fraud and financial crime prevention technology. This collaboration aims to fortify PAYSTRAX’s security measures against fraudulent activities, leveraging Featurespace’s advanced technology to enhance transactional safety. As PAYSTRAX […]

Accel-KKR acquires Accertify from American Express to enhance fraud protection technology

Accel-KKR acquires Accertify from American Express to enhance fraud protection technology

Accel-KKR, a technology-focused private equity firm, has successfully completed the carveout acquisition of Accertify from American Express (NYSE: AXP). This strategic acquisition positions Accertify to operate as a standalone private entity, focusing on accelerating growth and innovation in the global fraud protection technology market. Enhancing Fraud Prevention and Security Services Accertify is a leading provider […]

Socure launches next-generation document verification to combat advanced fraud

Socure launches next-generation document verification to combat advanced fraud

Socure, a leader in artificial intelligence for digital identity verification, has launched its advanced Document Verification (DocV) solution. This cutting-edge system is designed to counteract the escalating threats posed by deepfakes, spoofing, and stolen identities in the digital economy. The new solution enhances the robustness of Socure’s fraud prevention capabilities, ensuring rapid and accurate identity […]

Incognia raises $31m in Series B to advance fraud prevention and digital identity solutions

Incognia raises $31m in Series B to advance fraud prevention and digital identity solutions

Incognia, a pioneering force in location identity solutions, has announced the successful closure of a $31 million Series B funding round, led by the esteemed Bessemer Venture Partners. The round saw contributions from FJ Labs, alongside continued investment from existing stakeholders such as Point72 Ventures, Prosus, and Valor Capital. This fresh injection of capital is […]