Company
Date Published
Author
Keshia Rose
Word count
1970
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Digital payments' rising prevalence has introduced evolving risks, such as Bank Identification Number (BIN) attacks, a form of payment fraud where fraudsters exploit predictable card number structures to guess active credit card numbers. By using the initial digits known as BINs, they generate bulk card data and attempt numerous small transactions, often undetected by traditional systems, to find valid numbers for unauthorized purchases. These attacks pose significant risks, including financial losses and reputational damage, to businesses that accept online transactions. Effective prevention measures include implementing additional data verification, using multi-factor authentication, monitoring transaction volumes, and employing technologies like Fingerprint to identify and block suspicious activity. These steps help businesses defend against the automated, scalable nature of BIN attacks, ensuring better security for their payment systems.