Visa supports transaction settlement with USDC stablecoin
Payment card network Visa has announced that transactions can be settled using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Crypto.com is the first company to test the new capability with its own Visa-branded cards. USDC is a sta.....»»
Part-time work is valuable to people with disabilities—but full time may be more likely to attract government support
Work isn't just about getting paid. Employment can provide a number of benefits for people in terms of health, well-being, social, economic and financial inclusion. It can also reduce reliance on government income supports. Arguably, work is even mor.....»»
Scientists discover hidden crab diversity among coral reefs
The Indo-West Pacific is the largest, most biodiverse marine ecosystem on Earth, and many of the species it supports have comparably wide ranges. Writing in The Origin of Species, Charles Darwin noted that "… many fish range from the Pacific into t.....»»
Visa fraud expert outlines the many faces of payment ecosystem fraud
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Jabbara, the VP and Global Head of Fraud Services at Visa, delves into digital skimming attacks, highlighting their common causes, and provides insights into what measures merchants can take to prevent the.....»»
U.S. new-vehicle sales expected to grow in March, though momentum is slowing
Rising interest rates and transaction prices continued to put pressure on what consumers can afford......»»
Texas Porsche dealership employee reinstated after COVID-19 warning
A Texas Porsche dealership employee said he was fired after warning co-workers of a case of COVID-19 at the store in 2020 . After a settlement in court, he has received hisjob back, more than $100,000 in back pay and $15,000 in compensatory damages......»»
Renesas to acquire Panthronics to extend connectivity portfolio with NFC technology
Renesas Electronics has announced plans to acquire Panthronics, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance wireless products, in an all-cash transaction......»»
WhatsApp for desktop now supports group video calls
According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, WhatsApp for the desktop now supports group video calls. While WhatsApp on the desktop does pretty much everything the mobile version can, there are some discrepancies between the desktop and mobile.....»»
Verosint partners with Ping Identity to detect and block account fraud
Verosint and Ping Identity partnership enables mutual customers to analyze digital identities across devices at login to determine account fraud risk. Recognized customers are granted a frictionless transaction path, whereas suspicious users are auto.....»»
Update adds 8BitDo controller support for Apple devices
Due to recent software updates, gaming controllers from 8BitDo now natively support Apple devices on the most recent operating systems.8BitDo Lite SEThe company makes multiple gaming controllers and now supports Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Users.....»»
Murgado Automotive adds more stores near Chicago
The transaction includes two dealerships, one selling Cadillac, and the other selling Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Infiniti and Honda from separate showrooms......»»
VW diesel settlement helping to cut Great Lakes emissions
The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. plans to use a $3 million grant from Michigan's Volkswagen settlement fund to convert one of its boats from diesel to electric power......»»
ASUS IoT announces first RISC-V single-board computer, embracing open-source architecture for industrial IoT developers
ASUS IoT announced on March 14 the Tinker V — a versatile single-board computer (SBC) powered by a 64-bit RISC-V-based processor, which supports both Linux Debian and Yocto operating systems......»»
Fighting financial fraud through fusion centers
Keeping up with financial fraud is incredibly difficult because accurate fraud detection requires a deep, real-time analysis of all the events surrounding a transaction. Consider a typical payment transaction: A single transfer of funds to a new paye.....»»
Teacher supports, guidance for elementary social studies education vary widely across US, report finds
A new RAND Corporation report finds that the basic infrastructure to support elementary (grades K-5) social studies instruction—academic standards, accountability requirements, assessment programs—is inadequate in many states. Even where state-le.....»»
This Method Will Allow You To Use Remote Play On Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X, as with the Series S and Xbox One, supports remote gameplay. Here's how to turn on the feature and use it on your phone or Windows PC. The Xbo.....»»
F5 and Visa join forces to enhance security throughout the customer experience
F5 and Visa join forces to enable merchants to securely reduce login friction for their customers. Customers expect seamless commerce experiences and transactions to be secure. Yet, in today’s digital-first world, customers are under threat from ba.....»»
CRO Paul Fabara shares how Visa is using AI to counter cyberattacks
Paul Fabara, CRO of Visa takes part in a Q&A with VentureBeat to discuss how to use AI to identify data-level threats. Paul Fabara, CRO of Visa takes part in a Q&A with VentureBeat to discuss how to use AI to identify data-level threats.Read More.....»»
ThreatNG Cloud and SaaS Exposure Module empowers users with a proactive outside-in perspective
ThreatNG announced its agentless Cloud and SaaS Exposure Module as a part of its External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and Digital Risk solution. The ThreatNG “Cloud and SaaS Exposure” Module supports the following vendors and technology cate.....»»
Meta says $725M deal ends all Cambridge Analytica claims; one state disagrees
The settlement agreement approval process begins tomorrow. Enlarge / Facebook co-founder, Chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. (credit: Chip Somodevilla / Staff | Getty Images North America) Tomorrow is the day that Meta e.....»»
Pairing students supports integration at universities, finds research
The university world is international, but grapples with difficulties in integrating students from different countries. New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, points to a method that both reduces academic and social gaps and inc.....»»