Trusted Logic has improved the security on its TRUSTED NFC software platform, specifically designing it for the Google Android system. Using Near Field Communication connectivity, Trusted NFC mobile phone application provides security for development of applications in mobile operations. The mobile device features Android NFC Service Manager Support and equips the newest version of the […]

An international consortium of payment and wireless industry leaders today announced their participation in Banka Koper’s field trial to bring SIM-based NFC mobile payments to Slovenia. CASSIS International, INSIDE Contactless, Sagem Orga and Sagem Wireless, in cooperation with Slovenian mobile service provider Mobitel, have provided Banka Koper with the payment infrastructure and applications for the […]

Gemalto has introduced the World Traveler program, which includes a globally accepted dual interface EMV payment microprocessor card and complete issuance service for U.S. banks and card issuers. With most countries around the world moving to EMV based payment for greater security, U.S. travelers are increasingly having trouble using magnetic stripe bankcards abroad, especially in […]

The UK’s Home Office, Design Council and the Technology Strategy Board have released three new prototype security systems for the Mobile Phone Security Challenge – an initiative to develop new security technology to protect phones from “thieves and fraudsters,” according to designweek.co.uk. The prototypes developed for the Challenge focus on three main areas: making mobile […]

Target shoppers now have the option of making gift card purchases using their mobile phones, according to American Banker. Customers can use the Mobile GiftCard service by accessing Target’s Web site via their mobile phones, where they can register their gift cards and create a PIN number to make secure transactions. To make a purchase, […]

DigitalPersona, a developer of biometric solutions, has announced that the latest version of the popular point-of-sales system for restaurants and other dining establishments, Digital Dining, will be unveiled at the Digital Dining National Dealer Conference in Austin, Texas having DigitalPersona’s fingerprint solution U.are.U integrated. Being a part of Digital Dinign has been important to DigitalPersona […]

A study by the University of Cambridge shows that 3D Secure (3DS) technology may boast more than the security it actually provides. According to the report’s authors, Steven Murdoch and Ross Anderson, concern has been expressed with the current approach to e-commerce security, saying that there have been many serious problems in the 3DS environment. […]

The University of Delaware and PNC Bank announced a seven year contract with an emphasis on money management and financial responsibility, for the more than 20,000 students at the university. Under the agreement, students will now have an option to link their newly-redesigned University of Delaware campus card to a PNC Bank account, adding ATM […]

Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has announced the release of its new Mobile Security Card SE 1.0, an upgraded version of the first-generation Mobile Security Card 3.1 microSD for security applications. The upgraded card incorporates a cryptocontroller, which provides security for cell phones, smart phones, notebooks and other mobile terminal devices without needing a smart card […]

CONNECTHINGS announced the first public demonstration of the Wave-Me NFC services platform will take place at the upcoming GSM Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain Feb. 15-18. The Wave-Me NFC services platform, the first product developed out of the partnership between CONNECTHINGS and INSIDE Contactless, is built upon CONNECTHINGS’ AdTag server and is designed to […]