Hacker News with Generative AI: Mobile Payments

Apple App Store guidelines remove ban on encouraging external payments in US (apple.com)
Apps are changing the world, enriching people’s lives, and enabling developers like you to innovate like never before.

Apple, App Store, Business, Mobile Payments, Regulations

463 points by macguillicuddy 21 days ago | 346 comments

China-Based SMS Phishing Triad Pivots to Banks (krebsonsecurity.com)
China-based purveyors of SMS phishing kits are enjoying remarkable success converting phished payment card data into mobile wallets from Apple and Google.

Cybersecurity, Phishing, Mobile Payments, China

18 points by todsacerdoti 43 days ago | 0 comments

Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing (krebsonsecurity.com)
Authorities in at least two U.S. states last week independently announced arrests of Chinese nationals accused of perpetrating a novel form of tap-to-pay fraud using mobile devices.

Cybersecurity, Fraud, Mobile Payments, China, Law Enforcement

4 points by WaitWaitWha 61 days ago | 0 comments

Tech entrepreneur found guilty of Cash App founder Bob Lee's murder (bbc.com)
A San Francisco jury has convicted a tech entrepreneur on charges of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Bob Lee, the founder of mobile payment service Cash App.

Tech, Crime, San Francisco, Mobile Payments

9 points by pseudolus 157 days ago | 0 comments

Ghost Tap: New cash-out tactic with NFC Relay (threatfabric.com)
Threat actors are scaling the cash-outs

Cybersecurity, NFC, Fraud, Mobile Payments

20 points by gnabgib 184 days ago | 7 comments

You can no longer sign up for Hulu or Disney+ in Apple's App Store (engadget.com)
New subscribers to Disney+ or Hulu will no longer be able to sign up through Apple's App Store, both Disney-owned platforms announced through updates to their help centers.

Streaming Services, Apple, Mobile Payments

10 points by thunderbong 213 days ago | 0 comments

What's inside the QR code menu at this cafe? (peabee.substack.com)
A few days ago, I went to a cafe near my home. I sat down and scanned the QR code on the table. It took me to a website displaying the cafe's menu. It asked me for my name and Whatsapp mobile number. I entered the details and placed the order.

QR Codes, Mobile Payments, User Experience

464 points by captn3m0 243 days ago | 317 comments

Google Wallet to test a feature that turns your US passport into a digital ID (techcrunch.com)
Google announced on Thursday that it’s introducing new Wallet updates for travelers and commuters. Most notably, Google Wallet will soon start beta testing the ability to create a Digital ID from your U.S. passport.

Digital Identity, Mobile Payments, Travel, Security, Technology

3 points by atlasunshrugged 253 days ago | 0 comments

Show HN: A1 – Faster, Dynamic, More Reliable NFC Transactions (github.com/overlay-payments)
A1 is a highly compact and efficient binary messaging protocol designed for NFC applications as an alternative to the traditional APDU protocols currently used in many NFC devices such as contactless credit cards. A1 is ready for adoption by mobile phone operating systems, NFC terminal devices, and smart cards.

NFC, Mobile Payments, Software, Open Source

29 points by AffableSpatula 256 days ago | 4 comments

Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay (theverge.com)

Apple, Mobile Payments, Technology, Finance

6 points by thunderbong 282 days ago | 1 comments

Apple is opening the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps (9to5mac.com)

Apple, NFC, Mobile Payments, Mobile Apps

6 points by jonbaer 282 days ago | 2 comments

Developers can soon offer in‑app NFC transactions using the Secure Element (apple.com)

NFC, Mobile Payments, Security, Apple, Developers

11 points by snotrockets 282 days ago | 9 comments

Banks in Singapore to phase out SMS OTP in 3 months (bleepingcomputer.com)

Security, Singapore, Banking, Mobile Payments

5 points by giuliomagnifico 312 days ago | 2 comments

Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology, avoiding an EU fine (engadget.com)

Apple, NFC Technology, EU Regulations, Mobile Payments, Technology

40 points by WWWMMMWWW 315 days ago | 16 comments

Apple settles EU case by opening its iPhone payment system to rivals (theguardian.com)