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Data Breaches 101: What They Are And How To Prevent Them

VISTA InfoSec

Accidental data leaks by insiders mishandling information also trigger breaches frequently. User Account Details Usernames, passwords, security questions, login timestamps, failed login attempt logs, password reset tokens, multifactor authentication details, and session IDs.

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Generative AI Unleashed: Transforming Industries with Cutting-Edge Innovation

Segpay

Biometric Authentication: Integrating generative AI in digital payments extends to biometric authentication methods, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning. Biometric authentication not only enhances security but also simplifies the user experience.

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How Payment Gateway APIs Work and Code Examples

Clearly Payments

The API authenticates the request, forwards transaction details for authorization by the respective banks, and processes the transfer of funds upon approval. Tokenization : The payment gateway API converts sensitive payment information into a secure token, which is then used to process the transaction without exposing sensitive data.

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Finova Unveils Retention Portal to Help Mortgage Switching as 1.6 Million Deals Set to End in 2024

The Fintech Times

In addition, the retention portal offers secure access, multiple layers of data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular security audits to create a fully comprehensive and secure solution. The portal is also fully brandable, enabling lenders to customise the portal to match their styling and brand identity.

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PCI DSS Requirement 3 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information. This is achieved through a multi-pronged approach: Data Encryption: Requirement 3 mandates the use of strong cryptographic controls such as encryption for stored cardholder data. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0

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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

While capturing this information can happen in transit (see: #4), most of all, data spends 99.9% PCI DSS outlines many requirements on how organizations must protect their data when not in use, but encryption is one of the most popular methods. Scaling encryption is extremely difficult and risky for developers.

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WISeKey to offer cyber-security for smart cities

The Paypers

(The Paypers) WISeKey has teamed up with Wellness Telecom to integrate and install its authentication data encryption and IoT cryptographic chip into millions of Wellness Telecom’s IoT devices.