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At Money 20/20, Mastercard unveiled Mastercard Threat Intelligence — combining our fraud prevention expertise with Recorded Future’s threat insights to help businesses outsmart evolving cyber threats. This week’s Inside the Circles also spotlights:  🎥 The latest episode of Anatomy of a Scam, which exposes the dangers of impersonation #fraud.  🌏 Highlights from the inaugural ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit. #AIGS2025  💡 Insights on the impact of #AI on the economy.

We’re entering an age of autonomous, machine‑made cybercrime. AI agents don’t sleep; they probe, they plot, they impersonate and steal. That’s why tomorrow’s cybersecurity requires intelligent, adaptive and collaborative tools. Forget static rules and blocklists. Think dynamic, real‑time analysis and intervention. Learn how agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/ebyT2kbu …and the consequences for agentic commerce: https://lnkd.in/eTZR92sq

Money20/20 U.S. is in full swing, and AI is everywhere! Greg Ulrich, Mastercard’s Chief AI and Data Officer, stopped by the Mastercard booth to share how AI is transforming both the event and our conversations with customers.   If you are attending the show, visit Mastercard at Booth #13061 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center to explore interactive demos that showcase our technology in action.   And don’t miss our Mastercard executives speaking across Money20/20 stages throughout the conference. You can view the full lineup here: https://lnkd.in/e9KeuYWZ   Stay tuned for more insights from the show floor!

Managing portfolio performance just got smarter, faster, and more intuitive. The Mastercard Intelligence Center (MIC), now available in North America, brings together integrated data and actionable insights for confident decision making and unlocking new growth opportunities.    Key highlights: ➡️ Monitor spend levels ➡️ Understand why card declines happen ➡️ Track approval performance ➡️ Insights against fraud   Built on Mastercard’s trusted technology, MIC is designed to transform how transform the business analytics journey. 👉 Learn more here https://lnkd.in/grYBnQre     #MastercardIntelligenceCenter #MIC #DataDriven #PaymentsInnovation #DigitalTransformation

Last year, 269 million stolen cards were posted on criminal forums. Cybercriminals are operating with unprecedented speed and sophistication, and cyber events often lead to financial fraud. That’s why a unified defense between cyber and fraud teams is no longer optional. Today, we introduced Mastercard Threat Intelligence to help connect those dots. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gsnvFjDb Recorded Future #ThreatIntelligence #Cybersecurity #FraudPrevention

Small businesses are the backbone of the global economy — but their size makes them especially vulnerable to cyber threats. In his latest PYMNTS interview, Mark Barnett shares how Mastercard is helping SMEs build digital resilience and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. 🔒 Did you know that 46% of SMEs have experienced a cyberattack, and nearly 1 in 5 who are attacked end up filing for bankruptcy or closing their doors? The stakes have never been higher. That’s why Mastercard is committed to empowering small businesses with practical tools like My Cyber Risk and the Mastercard Trust Center, plus expert partnerships with VikingCloud and Cyber Monks GmbH. Together, we’re making cybersecurity simple, effective, and accessible — so SMEs can focus on growth, not crisis management.

Risk is everywhere: from shifting global dynamics to the choices we make at home. Economists help us make sense of that uncertainty by measuring risk, identifying patterns, and translating complexity into insight. That understanding empowers more confident decisions and builds resilience for what’s ahead. In the latest episode of Your Personal Economist, the video series from Mastercard and MoneyLion, produced by Malka Media, Chief Economist Michelle Meyer explores how risk shapes our economy and everyday decisions. Tune in to learn: - What economists mean by ‘risk’ and how they measure it - Why uncertainty is a defining feature of today’s economy - How families, businesses, and investors respond to risk Watch the full episode below, and check out previous ones here: https://lnkd.in/e8NS9uwF #EconomicInsights #Risk

We’re just days away from Money 20/20 and we can’t wait to see you in Vegas! Join us at Booth #13061, where we’ll showcase how trusted technologies are reshaping the financial services ecosystem. From AI and blockchain to open finance and cybersecurity, our solutions are making transactions faster, safer, and smarter—solving today’s challenges and unlocking tomorrow’s possibilities. And don’t miss us our executives on the Money 20/20 mainstages! Check out our full line up of activity here: https://lnkd.in/e9KeuYWZ #Innovation #Payments #AI #Security #Money2020

What makes travel feel so effortless today? Behind every spontaneous itinerary, last-minute booking, and seamless check-in is powerful payments technology working quietly in the background. In our latest feature with Condé Nast Traveler, we explore how Mastercard’s virtual card technology is transforming the travel experience. By enabling secure, flexible payments for travel agencies and booking platforms, travelers can embrace spontaneity with confidence. The article also features insights from the #MastercardEconomicsInstitute, highlighting how travelers are shifting toward flexible, word-of-mouth-inspired journeys — and how payments innovation is keeping pace. Whether it’s a weekend escape or a multi-stop adventure, Mastercard is proud to be the trusted partner powering the global travel economy. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gCNey3jg

“They preyed on me loving my family enough to go meet this person or put myself in danger.”   When Brandy Luetkenhaus’s daughter, Lilly, was targeted by an impersonation scam, the criminals exploited her love and trust.   Impersonation #scams are surging, fueled by #AI and social engineering. Criminals pose as someone you trust—a bank rep, government official, colleague, or even a loved one—to manipulate you into sending money or revealing sensitive information.   “The imposter’s playbook,” explores the rise of impersonation scams, the tactics deployed by bad actors, and tips for keeping safe told through the lens of experts and first-hand accounts.   Watch Episode 2 of Anatomy of a Scam here and on Mastercard.com   Featuring: Eva Casey-Velasquez (Identity Theft Resource Center - Nonprofit) Kris BOSSOWSKI (Agent US Secret Service), Alissa Abdullah, PhD, Al Pascual (Scamnetic)   #AnatomyOfAScam #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #MastercardSecurity