TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 26. Uzbekistan and
Mastercard discussed cybersecurity measures in payment systems and
strategies to prevent fraud involving bank cards, Trend reports.
The news follows a meeting between representatives of Mastercard
and the CERT-CBU cybersecurity center of the Central Bank of
Uzbekistan.
During the meeting, experts exchanged insights on strengthening
cybersecurity in financial transactions and mitigating risks
associated with digital payments. Mastercard representatives also
provided an overview of emerging global cyber threats linked to the
rapid development of cashless payment systems.
At the end of the day, both sides saw eye to eye on joining
forces to beef up cybersecurity know-how, nip fraudulent
transactions in the bud, and cook up solid solutions to tackle
today’s cyber threats.
Earlier, General Director of Mastercard in Uzbekistan Denis
Filippov said that Mastercard pays great attention to convenience
and speed of payments, cybersecurity, and the introduction of
innovative solutions.
“We also conduct active informational work. Often, the residents
of Uzbekistan perceive our cards exclusively as cards for
traveling. We strive to make people aware that Mastercard cards are
convenient to use in the country too,” he said.
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