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NASSAU, BAHAMAS August 21, 2024 — Payment tech company ViaCarte – which is licensed to issue and acquire by the Visa and Mastercard networks – today announced that the launch of Identicate™ privacy protection for cardholders, which was built together with cybersecurity giant Norton and global insurer Lloyds of London.
Identicate is a revolutionary product for both fiat and digital asset protection, breaking Insurtech and fintech barriers to achieve the highest levels of privacy in the business. It covers not only financial losses, but also reputational risk associated with identity data breaches.
“Cyberspace is an exciting place to work, play, and even find love. But it also brings a host of invisible threats,” said Eleuren Mendez, Director of Risk and Compliance at ViaCarte. “There is a void in the card security world. There is a huge problem with data breaches. People are losing cards, having money stolen and being hacked. A far more serious problem is identity theft. We need a proactive solution.”
He added, “Our clients should be protected wherever they go. That’s why we have introduced Identicate, a groundbreaking privacy monitoring solution that gives cardholders peace of mind 24/7.”
ViaCarte clients have the option to add Identicate to protect their cardholders against theft, fraud or data loss online. This includes continuous dark web monitoring and data breach notification in case of any compromised digital assets, including social security numbers, credit card numbers, cell phone number, emails or bank account details.
The Loss of Funds Benefit covers cardholders against losses in the event of device or data loss, financial extortion or loss of funds due to leaked login details. Moreover, Identicate offers cardholders several legal, restitution and psychological support services for cyber-related threat events.
“The big consumer shift towards digital payments has been overwhelmingly positive, but any change involves risk,” said Ty Forbes, Managing Partner at ViaCarte. “As your digital footprint expands, so does your exposure to possible threats like identity theft, hacking and fraud. With Identicate, ViaCarte is making it safer for clients to enjoy the benefits of everyday conveniences like social media, online banking, and e-commerce, and spend freely with peace of mind.”
Identicate was built in cooperation with Lloyds of London – the world’s leading insurance market – as well as Norton, a global cybersecurity pioneer that provides all-in-one security software, identity protection and online privacy services. Identicate also offers education on cybersecurity awareness and prevention including phishing and ransomware training.
With industry-leading technology, web interfaces and API integration,ViaCarte allows its clients unparalleled access to white-label cards, wallet and benefit programs in over 135 currencies and 111 countries. The company – which is a subsidiary of Financiera Via Carte in Panama – is licensed as principal member to issue and acquire by the Visa and Mastercard networks – services a wide range of companies and individuals.
Interested firms and individuals are encouraged to contact ViaCarte to set up a free consultation: http://www.viacarte.com and follow the ViaCarte LinkedIn page to receive the latest industry news and insights.
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