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Network Tokenization for Merchants 💡 Network Tokenization is an evolution in payment card data protection and transactional services for remote commerce and wallet-based transactions. Network Tokenization is an industry standard published by EMVCo and open to anyone in the payment ecosystem. First introduced with the launch of Apple Pay and the payment networks, Network Tokenization is gaining traction in the Card on File and wallet markets. Processor Tokenization is a proprietary service offered by PSPs, Acquirers, and Processors to minimize a merchant’s PCI scope. The generated token, which is a replacement for a Personal Account Number (PAN), is restricted to the merchant and PSP limiting its value in the event of a data breach. Network tokenization goes further by generating tokens in cooperation with the Card Issuer and Card Network to offer additional benefits to the merchant and protect the PAN throughout the value chain. 👨💻 Website Customers utilize previously entered card information for Card on File or Subscription payment transactions. Network Tokens are used to maximize the effectiveness of Card on File transactions. Token information is captured by the merchant and shared with the Token Service Provider and Card Issuer to validate the token and authenticate the transaction. Card Issuer then shares PAR along with the token to complete the transaction. 🙋♂️ In-App Customers purchase goods or services through in-app payment flows or through various digital wallets. Network Tokens are leveraged to complete and secure the transaction. Token information is shared from the digital wallet with the token service provider and card issuer to validate and authenticate the requests. Card Issuers authorize the transaction and share customer PAR information back to the merchant PSP along with the token. 📱 In-Store Wallet & QR Code Customers increasingly leverage wallets like Apple Pay or Google Pay or QR Code-enabled apps for in-store payments. Network Tokens are utilized for these proximity purchases to secure the payment data. The Payment Terminal captures the token information and shares it with the card issuer, and in return the card issuer shares the PAR information along with the token back to the merchant to complete the transaction. 💳 In-Store Card When customers use physical credit cards, Processor Tokens are still returned in the transaction response as Network tokens are currently not enabled for physical card transactions. The Payment Terminal captures the card data and shares it with the card issuer to authorize the transaction. Card issuers authorize transactions and share with merchants the response and PAR while the processor provides the Processor Token. Source: Deloitte - https://bit.ly/3Lxedlt #Innovation #Fintech #Banking #Ecommerce #Retail #Merchants #FinancialServices #Payments #PSPs #Processing #Acquiring #Tokenization #Tokens #Wallets

The 5 biggest banking security threats and how to avoid them   Unauthorized mobile banking fraud has reached record levels, with criminals exploiting the surge in banking app usage. As more people switch to mobile banking, fraudsters are taking advantage of this trend, causing mobile banking fraud to surpass internet banking fraud for the first time in 2023 and continuing to rise into 2024. With 60% of consumers using mobile banking apps and 62% using online banking, fraudsters are targeting customers, who they consider the weakest link. Fraudulent tactics include SMS phishing, mobile malware, and mimicking legitimate apps to steal data. What are banks doing to protect us? Multi-factor authentication (MFA), including facial recognition, voice checks, and device security, is becoming standard practice. However, some banks are still lagging behind in offering features like viewing connected devices to identify unauthorized access. As a customer, what can you do to protect your bank account? Use strong, unique passwords, enable MFA, avoid public Wi-Fi, and regularly update your devices and antivirus software. Additionally, be cautious of downloading apps from unofficial sources and be vigilant about your privacy settings online. Are you doing enough to secure your mobile banking? #MobileBanking #FraudPrevention #Cybersecurity #BankingApps #MFA #FraudAwareness #TechSecurity

Acquirer tokens vs. network tokens: What’s the difference? You may already be familiar with acquirer tokens, as J.P. Morgan Merchant Services can provide an acquirer token for each transaction. When your customer enters their payment information at checkout, instead of receiving their personal details directly, J.P. Morgan converts this information into an acquirer token which can be securely stored on your systems or passed on for processing. Acquirer tokens protect the first part of the payment process between the acquirer and the merchant. Then, the network token secures credentials as they move the rest of the way through the ecosystem to the issuer. The more visibility and control that issuers have on the credential, the more confidence they are likely to have in approving a transaction. Network tokens are built to EMVCo10 global standards and work in tandem with acquirer tokens to help provide security across every stage of the payment process. When network tokens and acquirer tokens work together, they can help improve security, decrease chargebacks, and increase approval rates. They complement acquirer tokens by extending the security practices used by the merchant and their acquirer. This requires no change to current merchant processes. Network tokens are a win-win-win for all players in the ecosystem. With network tokenization, customers can get a secure payment experience; issuers can receive additional data, helping to mitigate fraud and authorize more good transactions and merchants can streamline payments, helping to increase authorization rates. Network tokens in action Let’s take a look at how network tokens work in action for card-not-present transactions, using Visa network tokens as an example: 1. First, the customer initiates a purchase on their mobile device, tablet or computer using a card-on-file. 2. The merchant submits the PAN or token to J.P. Morgan. The token looks and feels like a PAN, but the PAN is not involved. 3. J.P. Morgan, the acquirer, switches out the acquirer token or PAN for the Visa network token and passes the Visa network token to the global Visa payment network. 4. Visa exchanges the token with the PAN which is stored in the Visa Token Vault. 5. Visa passes the PAN and the Visa network token to the issuer for authorization. 6. The issuer (or their processor) authorizes or declines the transaction and returns the result to Visa. 7. Visa forwards the response back to the acquirer, including the Network Token and Issuer response. 8. J.P. Morgan sends the response to the merchant. 👉 Subscribe for more insights https://lnkd.in/d94JgWBU Source J.P. Morgan #fintech #payments #tokenization Thomas Leda Timothy Alex Ali Carlos

How Secure Are Our Digital Payments? A Deep Dive into POS Machine Security Digital payments are an integral part of life in India today. From paying the sabjiwala to the dudhwala, we rely heavily on QR codes and POS machines from platforms like Paytm PhonePe BharatPe and JioPay Business But recently, I started wondering: How secure are these transactions? Is my payment data encrypted end-to-end? Could it be intercepted, or is it truly safe? To get answers, I didn’t stop at curiosity—I went deep into the technology behind it. Here’s what I did: 1. Accessing the Hardware I started by reverse-engineering a POS machine. Using advanced techniques like JTAG, UART, and SPI probing, I examined the hardware layer, focusing on the MediaTek ARM chipset and Dosilicon flash chip. However, due to the no-lead design of the DIP package, direct probing wasn’t possible. So, I performed a chip-off technique, physically extracting the flash chip for deeper analysis. 2. Firmware Analysis After dumping the firmware from the EEPROM chip, I tested its integrity: • Entropy Check: Confirmed strong encryption with high randomness levels. • File Security: Sensitive files, including certificates and keys, were securely encrypted. Using Ghidra, I reverse-engineered the binary files to understand the underlying code. I was impressed to find the use of safe coding practices, with no shortcuts that could compromise security. 3. End-to-End Security From hardware to software, every element of the system demonstrated robust security mechanisms. The POS machine is designed to prevent tampering and protect payment data, ensuring that encryption remains intact throughout the process. What This Means for Us This research gave me a sense of relief: our digital payments are secure. The meticulous design of these systems—from hardware protection to software encryption—ensures that your sensitive payment data stays safe. Why It Matters We often take convenience for granted, but trust in the technology behind it is crucial. After seeing the depth of security firsthand, I’m confident that our payments are well-protected. Have you ever thought about the security of your payments? Let’s talk—I’d love to hear your perspective! #DigitalPayments #POSSecurity #CyberSecurity #ResearchJourney #SecureTransactions #India

ATM Withdrawals Using Mobile Wallets — How It Works With the rise of digital wallets, withdrawing cash no longer always requires a physical card. Many banks and networks now support cardless ATM withdrawals using mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Wallet, or bank apps. Here’s how it actually works behind the scenes 👇 ⸻ 🔹 Step 1: Wallet Authentication The customer authenticates on their phone using: • Biometrics (Face ID / fingerprint) • App PIN This proves user presence before approaching the ATM. ⸻ 🔹 Step 2: Tokenized Card Selection Instead of a physical card, the wallet uses: • A tokenized PAN (not the real card number) • Device-specific cryptographic keys The real card details are never exposed. ⸻ 🔹 Step 3: ATM Interaction (NFC or QR) The ATM supports one of two methods: • NFC Tap (phone acts like a contactless card) • QR Code (ATM displays QR, phone scans it) The ATM receives a secure transaction request. ⸻ 🔹 Step 4: ISO 8583 Authorization From this point onward, the flow looks familiar: • ATM sends an ISO 8583 authorization request • Switch routes the transaction • Issuer validates token, device, limits, and risk • Approval or decline is returned The issuer maps the token → real card internally. ⸻ 🔹 Step 5: Cash Dispense & Confirmation If approved: • ATM dispenses cash • Issuer posts the transaction • Wallet receives confirmation All without inserting a physical card. ⸻ 🔐 Why It’s More Secure Than Cards ✔ No exposed PAN ✔ Tokenized credentials ✔ Device binding ✔ Biometric authentication ✔ Reduced skimming risk ⸻ 📌 Why Banks Are Adopting It • Lower card fraud • Better customer experience • Reduced card issuance costs • Alignment with mobile-first users ⸻ 🔑 Final Thought Cardless ATM withdrawals aren’t about removing cash — they’re about modernizing access to it. The ATM remains relevant, just smarter and more secure. ⸻ #ATM #CardlessATM #MobileWallets #DigitalPayments #Fintech #ISO8583 #Tokenization #BankingTechnology #PaymentSwitch #ATMOperations #CashWithdrawal #NFC #QRPayments #PaymentsEngineering #FinancialInnovation

Real-time payments threat you might not know about ⬇ Criminals in RTP-heavy markets are on the lookout for people actively using their phones — because an unlocked device is a goldmine. Here’s the playbook they’ve been using: → Spot an unlocked phone and steal it → Quickly open the camera so the device won’t auto-lock → Change the Apple ID password using OTPs sent to the device → Register their own face in Face ID → Access banking apps that rely on Face ID → Drain funds instantly using RTP When RTP is involved, there’s no buffer. Money disappears instantly. The problem? Some systems still treat device possession as proof of legitimacy. But that trust model collapses the moment an attacker controls the unlocked phone. So how do you solve this? Some financial institutions we work with in Brazil are using a smart approach — tying high-value transfers to trusted locations. Here’s how it works: If a user tries to move a large amount of money (say 20% of their balance), the transaction must happen from a trusted location — like their home or workplace. From what we’re seeing with banking customers in Brazil, roughly 95% of RTP transactions already occur from trusted locations, so the friction for legitimate users is minimal. But for attackers, this adds a powerful barrier. If they’re outside a trusted location, the transfer can be blocked or require extra verification. That’s one way RTP can stay fast for good users — and safe from fraudsters.

🔒 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽-𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝗗 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Let's look at how 3D Secure 2.0 (3DS 2.0) is revolutionizing payment authentication, with a focus on the technical implementation. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 -- Originally developed in 1999, 3DS was built on a three-domain model: • Acquirer Domain (merchant/bank receiving payment) • Issuer Domain (cardholder's bank) • Interoperability Domain (supporting infrastructure) 🔧 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 - 𝟯𝗗𝗦 𝟮.𝟬 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 1. Customer initiates checkout 2. Merchant sends transaction to fraud vendor including data like:   • Device fingerprinting   • Geolocation data   • Transaction history   • Behavioral biometrics 3. Real-time risk assessment from fraud vendor -- Is the transaction risky? 4.From here, the transaction takes one of two possible paths:   a) Frictionless: Background authentication for low-risk transactions   b) Challenge: Biometric or one-time code for high-risk cases 🛠️ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗗𝗦 𝟭.𝟬 1. Authentication Methods: • SDK integration for native mobile apps • Browser fingerprinting • Device binding • Biometric authentication • One-time passcodes 2. Data Exchange: • Minimum 20 data points required • Up to 100 data points supported • Real-time risk scoring • Device-specific information • Transaction history analysis 3. Protocol Enhancements: • Native app support • Out-of-band authentication • Decoupled authentication flows • Exemption handling • Delegated authentication support 💡 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: 1. Superior Risk Assessment • 10x more data compared to 3DS 1.0 • Real-time device data collection • Enhanced fraud prevention capabilities • Intelligent risk-based authentication 2. Modern Authentication Methods • Biometric integration • Auto-filling OTP capabilities • Mobile banking app authentication • Device-optimized challenges 3. Enhanced Liability Protection • Fraud chargeback liability shift to issuers • Protection even when issuers don't participate • Reduced merchant risk exposure 4. Seamless Integration • Native SDK support for iOS/Android • Optimized iFrame for browsers • Embedded checkout experience • Device-responsive design 5. Improved Acceptance Rates • Reduced acceptance gap between POS and CNP • Enhanced issuer confidence • Better transaction success rates What are your thoughts on 3DS? 💬 Sources: ACI Worldwide, inai (YC S21), Worldpay #Payments #FinTech #3DS2 #FraudPrevention #Authentication

These days, we are our phones. Our phones can be used to access our most sensitive information, make financial transactions, and connect with everyone we know. Recently, one person found out that hard way why we need to ensure that our phones are sufficiently secured.   In this case, a woman was required to leave her mobile phone with the County Sherriff's Office when she entered a court for a hearing. While the woman was attending the hearing, a third-party convinced the Sherriff's Office to provide him with her phone. The third-party was apparently able to access the phone, find "sexual and intimate photographs and video records" of the woman and others, and send these photos and videos to "all" of her "social media contacts."    In response, the woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Sherriff's Office and the third-party. https://lnkd.in/ecXwCCdt. Assuming her facts are accurate, there can be no doubt that the third-party and the Sherriff's Office were in the wrong here. Nor is blaming the victim ever appropriate.    Nonetheless, there are steps you can take to help prevent this type of nightmare from occurring to you:   1. PASSWORD PROTECTION: Given that your phone contains and can be used to access all your most sensitive information, ensure that it contains a password that you don't share with third-parties and that is difficult to guess. Also, avoid using the password to unlock your phone in public.   2. MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA): Enable MFA wherever it is an option. Use app or physical token based MFA where possible, as opposed to text or phone call. Require your cell phone carrier to use a second factor before making any account changes.    3. EMBARASSING CONTENT: Don't create or store embarrassing content on your phone. If you "must" create and store embarrassing content on your phone, consider storing it in a "hidden" and separate "password" protected folder.   4. HIDING APPS/FOLDERS: On most phones, all apps and folders are displayed by default, but they do not have to be displayed. For example, on the iPhone, you can hold your finger over an app for a few seconds and then select "Remove from Home Screen." If you do that, you will have to type the name of the app into the search bar to access the app. This is a good step to take to protect banking apps and other sensitive apps. 5. ACCOUNT CHANGES: You can require a user enter a separate password before making any changes to your overall Apple or Android account, thereby making it harder for a phone thief to lock you out. On an iPhone, go to settings; screen time; content & privacy restrictions; and then go to "allow changes to:" (a) "Accounts"; and (b) "Passcode & Face ID." Change both to "Don't allow."       Other tips for protecting your phone and its content can be found at: https://lnkd.in/e9s_hsan (Apple); and https://lnkd.in/eQSaYdVq (Android).   Stay safe out there! 

Whether you're running a food truck, attending trade shows, or delivering services directly at customer locations, being able to accept payments on the go isn't just convenient—it's essential. Enter mobile POS systems, your solution to seamless, efficient, and secure payment processing wherever business takes you. Why Mobile POS Systems? Mobile POS (Point-of-Sale) systems transform the way you take payments. No bulky registers, no tangled wires—just your mobile payment device. Here's why businesses are turning to mobile POS: Increased Flexibility: Take payments wherever your customers are, enhancing convenience and boosting sales opportunities. Speed and Efficiency: Transactions are processed quickly, reducing wait times and improving the customer experience. Cost-Effective Setup: Mobile POS systems usually have low startup costs, making them accessible for small businesses and startups. Real-Time Insights: Track your sales data instantly from anywhere, helping you make smarter, faster business decisions. How to Get Started With Mobile POS: Choose the Right Provider: Look for providers offering secure, EMV-compliant readers that support contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Consider transaction fees, monthly costs, ease of use, and customer support. Set Up Your Hardware: Most mobile POS solutions involve simple plug-and-play hardware. Connect a small card reader via Bluetooth or directly through your phone or tablet’s headphone or charging port. Download and Customize the POS App: Install your provider’s app, input your product or service details, and customize your digital receipts. Many platforms also integrate seamlessly with your existing business software or accounting apps. Train Your Team: Ensure your staff understands how to use the mobile POS, troubleshoot common issues, and manage transactions efficiently. Proper training ensures smoother operations and better customer interactions. Promote Your Mobile Payment Option: Inform your customers that you offer convenient mobile payments. Use signage, website notifications, and social media updates to spread the word, emphasizing your business's modern approach and customer convenience. Security First: Always prioritize security. Choose mobile POS providers offering end-to-end encryption and compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Secure systems protect your customers’ sensitive information and help maintain their trust. Final Thoughts: Embracing mobile POS technology positions your business to capture more sales, simplify transactions, and provide exceptional customer experiences no matter where you operate. It's not just about convenience—it's about growing your business dynamically and securely, anytime, anywhere.