Google Pay alarms users with accidental ‘new card’ added emails

October 6, 2024 at 11:50AM Google Pay users were alarmed this week by unexpected emails notifying them of a “new card” added to their account. The outdated or expired nature of the mentioned card heightened confusion. Concerned users sought clarity on social media and support forums, prompting Google to confirm the emails as accidental, with … Read more

Google Pay app shutting down in US, users have till June to move fund

February 23, 2024 at 01:53PM Google is ending its standalone Pay app in the U.S., prompting users to transfer funds by June 4. The app, with over a billion downloads, will cease peer-to-peer payments in the U.S. The company advises users to switch to Wallet, offering broader digital wallet features. Cross-border transfers to India and … Read more

Secret multimillion-dollar cryptojacker snared by Ukrainian police

January 12, 2024 at 01:04PM Europol-led investigation results in the arrest of a 29-year-old in Ukraine, suspected of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar cryptojacking scheme. The suspect exploited cloud environments to mine over $2 million worth of cryptocurrencies. Despite the involvement of a cloud provider and law enforcement, the identity of the individual remains under judicial secrecy. … Read more

1Kosmos Unifies Identity Verification User Journeys Across Web and Mobile Platforms

November 29, 2023 at 05:58PM 1Kosmos announced a new feature on their BlockID platform allowing seamless web-based identity proofing extending to mobile for scanning IDs sans mobile app, ensuring secure, private, app-less document verification with live selfie authentication, now available on the BlockID platform. Clear Takeaways from Meeting Notes: 1. **Product Update:** – 1Kosmos has … Read more