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Building cyber resilience and strengthening the connected digital economy

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Cybersecurity and trust

The world is becoming more digital every day. We need new ways of thinking and new approaches to safeguard an evolving ecosystem — from the physical to the digital and every interaction in between.

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Spotting and stopping back-to-school scams

Don’t let scammers skip to the head of the class. Mastercard’s Alissa “Dr. Jay” Abdullah shares tips for identifying and avoiding fraudsters preying on overwhelmed parents.

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Inside the algorithm: How gen AI and graph technology are cracking down on card sharks

A data scientist with Mastercard’s AI Garage reveals what’s under the hood of the company’s latest efforts to detect compromised cards.

Unpack these cybersecurity tips for a stress-free vacation

Wander wisely with this expert advice on protecting your money, your data and your identity on the go.

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Building a collective defense

In June 2024, CISA, the U.S. Secret Service, Mastercard, NightDragon and the National Association of Corporate Directors came together to host a one-day course to help corporate board directors with their cybersecurity governance efforts.

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Inside the world of compromised cards

Math professor Hannah Fry explains how Mastercard is leveraging the power of generative AI to enhance security by doubling the speed at which compromised cards are detected, protecting future transactions from emerging threats.

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Cyber secure in 60 seconds

Ethical hacker Jackson Henry shares simple, low-cost and actionable insights for small business owners seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity in this 10-part video series.

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U.S. Secret Service, CISA host cybersecurity training for critical-infrastructure directors

Mastercard aims to limit AI bias, cyber risk

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Using AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals

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Major companies put U.S. cyber defenses to the test in simulated attack

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Inside Mastercard’s multibillion-dollar AI arms race against fraudsters

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Bringing the boardroom to the cyber battlefield

Mastercard opens European Cyber Resilience Centre in Belgium

Mastercard speeds card fraud detection with generative AI technology

University of New Brunswick Mastercard Cybersecurity Scholarship winners announced

Cyber experts, unite: Testing a team approach to a cyberattack

Quantum cyber threats are likely years away. Why — and how — we’re working today to stop them

Mastercard supercharges consumer protection with gen AI

Transaction confusion: Taking the mystery out of shoppers' card statements

Sellers beware: Getting to the bottom of first-party fraud

Testing 1, 2, 3 … cents? Why you shouldn’t shrug off those tiny charges

Your guide to identifying social engineering scams and cyber threats

Biometrics will soon replace passwords once and for all

Payment rails on the open road: Why security is key to accelerating in-car payments

Cybercriminals are diversifying their tactics. Here are 3 ways to defeat them

Sleigh-ing the cyberscammers

Mastercard and NEC collaborate to advance in-store biometric payments

Feedzai and Mastercard to expand crypto fraud protection for consumers globally

Meet the tenacious teenage ethical hacker helping small businesses beat cybercriminals

Mastercard announces new leadership positions in Corporate Security

Mastercard uses AI to sharpen payment resiliency

How fraudsters hook their victims — and how AI can stop them

Forrester names Mastercard Cyber Quant a strong performer

Understanding DORA's vision for a resilient financial network

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