All articles by Douglas Blakey
Douglas Blakey
Ransomware payments exceed $1bn in 2023, hitting a record high after 2022 decline: Chainalysis
2023 marks a major comeback for ransomware, with record-breaking payments and a substantial increase in the scope and complexity of attacks
Sabre and Revolut partner to benefit travel agencies through virtual payments
Collaboration allows travel agencies to manage international B2B payments, increase operational efficiency and security, automate reconciliation and data tracking
Hands In, Yuno unite with aim of revolutionising split payments in Latin America
Multi-card and group payments solution provider, Hands In, teams up with global payment orchestration service provider, Yuno
Venmo threat sees increase in fraudulent payment requests
Venmo has been the subject of a new phishing scam that uses emails posing as monthly subscriptions to trick users into approving fraudulent payments of up to $300. James Dyer analyses how the attack is carried out
AtoB agrees new global fuel card partnership with Mastercard
New collaboration with Mastercard will accelerate AtoB’s mission to deliver superior customer value to its small business transportation operators, including faster payments and enhanced security features
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Stronger online betting experience starts with payments: Paysafe
Research reveals payments play essential role in global sportsbooks’ customer acquisition and retention amid diversifying transactional preferences
Remittance senders are disproportionately affected by financial fraud
Yasha Kuruvilla highlights the alarming discrepancy in fraud rates between remittance senders and those who do not send remittances
Geidea and Fils forge alliance to drive sustainability in digital payments
Strategic partnership aims to reshape the future of digital payments with a focus on sustainability
International payment concerns stop UK SMEs from expanding overseas
Currencycloud flags up issues for businesses looking to export overseas but notes that there’s a growing appetite to export and that banks are in a key position to support SMEs
Safer Internet Day: 1-in-10 Brits experience data misuse – FICO
FICO UK report highlights consumer fears over financial fraud