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Identity Protection on the Internet: Majority of European States Trust Security Solutions from Infineon for eIDs and Online Public Services
Neubiberg, Germany, January 23, 2014–Internet is very much a part of modern life; today online world has pierced in every aspect of our lives such as online shopping, banking or chatting. Not only e-commerce is continuously growing, online services from public sector are also increasingly used throughout Europe. They provide a more convenient and efficient…Featured Content
In This Issue Spotlight on Cubic New CSCIP Recipients CSCIP/Payments–Training & Exam Council Update I am pleased to announce the January 2014 issue of the Alliance Member Bulletin, a monthly round-up of industry news, Smart Card Alliance events, and other information relevant to our members. Each month you’ll learn what’s on my mind, get introduced…Featured Content
In This Issue Spotlight on Cubic New CSCIP Recipients CSCIP/Payments–Training & Exam Council Update I am pleased to announce the January 2014 issue of the Alliance Member Bulletin, a monthly round-up of industry news, Smart Card Alliance events, and other information relevant to our members. Each month you’ll learn what’s on my mind, get introduced…TSYS Announces Consumer-Driven Account Controls
Columbus, Ga., Jan. 16, 2014–TSYS (NYSE: TSS) announced plans today to release TSYS Authorization ControlsSM–a new product that enables credit and debit cardholders to turn their account “on” or “off” from any user interface. This innovative product can be integrated with existing mobile and other online customer service tools, and will help financial institutions empower…InMedia
Audio: WBAL-AM interview with Randy Vanderhoof
1/11/2014, WBAL-AM, Broadcast In this radio segment, Smart Card Alliance Executive Director Randy Vanderhoof tells WBAL how the recent Target data breach was a wakeup call for payment security, and how EMV chip technology can help to prevent production of counterfeit cards using stolen payment information.InMedia
Audio: NPR: Consumers May Start Seeing More-Secure ‘Chip’ Credit Cards In 2014
12/27/2013, NPR, ”Consumers May Start Seeing More-Secure ‘Chip’ Credit Cards In 2014” Smart Card Alliance Executive Director Randy Vanderhoof explains how EMV chip cards can reduce counterfeit card fraud by generating a unique, one-time security code with every purchase in this NPR piece on how the U.S. plans to follow 80 other countries and move…InMedia
Video: CBS News: “Smart card” technology could protect shoppers from hackers
12/27/2013, CBS News, ”“Smart card” technology could protect shoppers from hackers” In a segment after the Target payment data breach, Smart Card Alliance Executive Director Randy Vanderhoof tells CBS News how migrating to EMV is going to solve a big part of the fraud problem we have in the United States.InMedia
Video: NBC News: Could a credit-card chip be the secret to security?
12/23/2013, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, ”Could a credit-card chip be the secret to security?” In this national segment featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, reporter Gabe Gutierrez examines the U.S. use of credit cards with magnetic stripes and why cards with a secure digital chip may be a better alternative. Smart…InMedia
