VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 13, 2025

A brief introduction to PCI DSS PCI DSS is a global data security framework that protects businesses handling cardholder data (CHD) from data breaches, fraud, and identity theft. PCI DSS applies to any and every organization, regardless of size, that accepts, processes, stores, or transmits payment card data.

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PCI DSS Data Breach Breach Compliance 165

VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

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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Data Breach Breach Multifactor Authentication Cybersecurity 272

Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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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AI Innovation Fraud Detection Encryption 105

Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

The consequences of such attacks are severe, leading to financial losses, identity theft, and reputational damage for both users and financial institutions. It analyses the authenticity of apps, and allows businesses to flag or block suspicious links or messages, preventing users from falling victim to these deceptive tactics.

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Phishing Security Blocks Cybersecurity 116

Exact Payments

JULY 1, 2024

Cookies often contain session data that can authenticate a user to a website, and securing these is crucial to preventing identity theft. The layer of defense WAFs provide is crucial in maintaining the integrity and security of the data pipeline. The encrypted data is then written to our database.

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Data Security Security Encryption Payment APIs and Integration 52

Stax

JULY 16, 2024

As more consumers gravitate online, they risk putting more sensitive authentication data and financial information on the internet. Unfortunately, personal data is most sought-after by criminals. TL;DR PCI DSS is a set of protocols to be followed by companies that store, process, and transmit cardholder data.

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PCI DSS Compliance Credit Cards Encryption 88

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

It’s shocking that a company of Yahoo’s size and long history could fall prey to such attacks and that there were no countermeasures, such as data encryption, in place to prevent them.”. America’s Data Breach Problem.

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Data Breach Breach Security Risk 71