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CEO of Ukash comments on the "Carberp Trojan duping Facebook users stealing e-cash vouchers"
Following a recent publication on SecurityPark.co.uk, regarding the “Carberp Trojan dupes Facebook users stealing e-cash vouchers” story, http://www.securitypark.co.uk/security_article267146.html, David Hunter , CEO of Ukash comments :
At Ukash we are aware of scams of this nature but wanted the opportunity to explain the details of our product, educate our customers and the public to prevent further exposure to fraudulent activity of this kind.
Ukash is regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) and enables consumers to use their cash online. Just like cash, if our customers are the only ones to have access to their unique 19-digit Ukash voucher code, only they can spend it.
From time to time, fraudulent activity occurs when individuals posing as any of a series of roles attack vulnerable consumers asking for Ukash as payment. We have seen a few instances of malware fraud, in which computer users are told they have a virus which can be removed after a Ukash paymen... [ more ]
HID Global completes NFC mobile access control pilot at Arizona State University
HID Global successfully completed the world’s first university pilot of NFC smartphones carrying digital keys.
The pilot was implemented using the company’s SIO technology, a key feature of its award-winning, next-generation iCLASS® SIO-Enabled (iCLASS SE™) credential and reader platform that transforms how secure identity is delivered and managed while enabling new levels of access control security, portability and performance.
“The completion of this pilot is an important step toward global deployment of mobile access control technology beyond cashless payment applications,” said Debra Spitler, vice president of mobile access solutions with HID Global. “The pilot results have clearly demonstrated the benefits of opening doors using digital credentials that have been securely embedded into NFC smartphones. We are very pleased with the results, and appreciate all of the valuable help from ASU and pilot partners ASSA ABLOY Americas, Device Fidelity, Kratos/HBE, Research In Moti... [ more ]
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