Pay By Touch announced today a strategic alliance with Discover Financial Services that it expects to increase usage of Discover Card at retail point of sale locations as well as driving adopting of Pay By Touch. READ MORE »

WholeSecurity announced today the launch of Web Caller-ID, a new behavioral browser-based solution to deal with phishing attacks. READ MORE »

XIgn announced today an equity investment from MasterCard International. READ MORE »

Anita Ramasastry reports on new anti-phishing legislation introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy. The text of the proposed legislation is available online (PDF). READ MORE »

Credit card processor PSW, Inc. has announced that it has filed an antitrust lawsuit against MasterCard and Visa. The lawsuit alleges violations of various state and federal antitrust laws and seeks over $240 million in damages.