VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 23, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). In our previous posts, we’ve covered the various requirements of this critical security standard. Protection can be achieved by encrypting the data prior to transmission, the session during transmission, or both. PCI DSS v3.2.1

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

This article explores ten key principles that every company should know and implement to ensure the highest level of data security. Data Security To secure customer data, employ encryption for data at rest and in transit. This means encrypting data on your servers and any data being sent over the internet.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 22, 2024

While the previous two requirements focused on network and access control, Requirement 3 tackles the crucial issue of securing sensitive cardholder information once it’s captured and stored. It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 3, 2024

This article delves into common pitfalls that can undermine the security efforts of commercial enterprises. Out-of-Date Security Systems The rapid pace at which digital threats evolve demands an equally dynamic approach to cybersecurity. Encrypted data remains safe from prying eyes both in transit and at rest. Let’s get started.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Atlanta payments encryption firm Bluefin is partnering with New York mobile payments processor PAAY to advance eCommerce security. PAAY provides strong authentication at the front door and Bluefin encrypts and tokenizes the data at the point of interaction on the web. Getting the European Union on the path to 3D Secure 2.0

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

While this digital transformation offers undeniable convenience, it also introduces new challenges to mobile security in Indonesia Malware and phishing attacks pose a significant threat to the integrity and security of financial platforms, jeopardising both user data and financial security.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

For a great example of an attempt at security that does much more to annoy legitimate consumers than to actually fend off fraudsters, look no further than CAPTCHA. When we put these detection mechanisms in the space, we have to take a holistic view of what is going to drive security, but also reduce friction,” Xie said. “So

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This transformative technology, characterized by its ability to create content autonomously, is poised to revolutionize how businesses operate, interact with customers, and secure sensitive information. These biometric features add an extra layer of security by ensuring that only authorized users can make transactions.

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By outlining, defining, and enforcing standards for storing, processing, and transmitting cardholder data, the Payment Card Industry Security Standard (PCI DSS) gave organizations a security framework that brought trust and commerce to the internet. Findings of non-compliance or a recent security incident may shift your risk profile.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While the news may bring breaking headlines about stolen or lost data from large corporations, every business can take the steps necessary to secure sensitive data. Each requirement plays a critical role in building a secure environment for payment processing. PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.”

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Stax

JULY 16, 2024

As more consumers gravitate online, they risk putting more sensitive authentication data and financial information on the internet. If merchants are exposed to security vulnerabilities when processing digital payments, the risk of cardholder data falling into the wrong hands increases exponentially. security requirements are.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 6, 2024

However, as the digital payments ecosystem expands, ensuring the security of customer payment information remains a paramount concern. As a result, our focus remains on combating fraud and enhancing security. Merchants must ensure that the checkout process is quick, efficient, and secure, benefiting all parties involved.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 27, 2024

However, many have proven fallible to cybercriminals who are increasingly finding new ways to breach their security. These requirements include banning universal default passwords, reporting security vulnerabilities and requiring manufacturers to reveal how long they will support each product.

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Segpay

JUNE 13, 2024

This shows that as businesses and customers continue to rely on online payment systems the risk of falling prey to cyber security threats increases too. million is a constant reminder of why secure online payments are a priority for businesses and consumers who bank on online payments. Target’s 2017 multistate settlement of $18.5

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PayHawk

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this rapidly advancing landscape, ensuring secure payment systems isn’t just a perk—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a small boutique in Midtown or a sprawling enterprise in Buckhead, secure payment processing is the linchpin that keeps your transactions smooth and your customers’ trust intact.

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Tearsheet

JULY 1, 2024

Additionally, the conversation touches on important considerations such as data security, implementation challenges for businesses adopting new payment technologies, and potential future developments in the field. Two-factor authentication, encryption and fraud detection are minimum requirements. Start with a risk assessment.

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Core

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Kiosk payments involve self-service machines or terminals in public spaces, allowing citizens to conveniently and securely make payments for a wide range of government-related transactions. Kiosk payments mitigate these risks by managing payments electronically with built-in encryption, secure data storage, and authentication measures.

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Fintech Finance

JUNE 17, 2024

Bybit Card from Bybit , one of the world’s top three crypto exchanges by volume, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure, and private way to pay at checkout when using the Bybit app or website to purchase cryptocurrency. ” Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. .

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 22, 2024

As technology advances and consumer preferences evolve, the trajectory of mobile payments promises unparalleled convenience, robust security, and seamless integration into our daily lives. Security is a critical component of mobile payment technology. It represents a paradigm shift in how consumers and businesses interact financially.

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Seon

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The entry point for fraudsters isn’t just a gap in security software but a gap in training. The answer is security awareness training. Speak with an Expert What Is Security Awareness Training? Security awareness training ensures people (often staff) lower their risk of falling victim to digital attacks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

Authenticating.com is working to combat identity fraud by combining different solutions to securely automate and outsource identity verification and fraud prevention as a service. I see the growing need to authenticate consumers being ignored because of even more concern over data sharing, privacy infringement and hacking.

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EBizCharge

JULY 19, 2024

When it comes to processing payments, adhering to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards is crucial to ensuring cardholder data is safe and secure. This article will explore five reasons why using PDF forms for payment collection doesn’t meet PCI DSS requirements, highlighting the risks and security gaps inherent in this method.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 12, 2020

Looking to tighten up security, Google is exploring adding biometric scans for password and payments to its Android Autofill options. The move, according to Android Central , will attempt to address concerns that Google’s password protection has often been less secure than it could be.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Said simply, Visa and Intel want to create standardized security for the Internet of Things and make it easier to instantly and correctly authenticate all those devices so that NWH or any of the other bad guys with similar ambitions can’t turn them against us. When Capacity Grows Faster Than Security. Baking Authentication In .

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

Digital payments incorporate robust security features to protect sensitive information and prevent fraud. Encryption techniques ensure that payment data is transmitted securely between parties, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to intercept or access sensitive information.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 21, 2024

Instant Financial , a responsible earned wage access (EWA), electronic tips, and paycard solution provider, has released its new mobile app and enhanced mobile wallet functionality, providing employees with a faster, more secure app experience, and offering more flexibility in how they receive their pay.

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Fintech Finance

APRIL 8, 2024

An intelligent global payment and treasury management platform, SUNRATE brings Apple Pay its customers, a safer, more secure and private way to pay, and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. Apple Pay is easy to set up.

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The Fintech Times

MARCH 14, 2024

Furthermore, e-wallets offer enhanced security features such as PIN codes, biometric authentication, and encryption, mitigating the risk of theft or fraud associated with carrying physical cash.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Patrick Smith is the founder and CEO of Zally, the Manchester-based tech startup leading the way with continuous user authentication. At Zally, our plan is to flip the notion of online security and identity authentication on its head. Right now, we’re moving towards the Beta launch of our continuous authentication solution.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Sift Science has just released its latest research on how businesses combat security threats, and its report, published last week, offers insight into how the issue of cybersecurity takes many shapes within the enterprise. As outlined in another report released recently, payments fraud isn’t the only issue troubling businesses today.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

NFC payments are faster, more secure, and more versatile than any other payment solution we have seen before Implementation is smooth, and the possibilities go far beyond accepting payments. The customer’s payment information is securely stored in the NFC chip and transmitted to the merchant’s terminal.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 8, 2024

SUNRATE , a Singapore-based payment and treasury management platform, is bringing Apple Pay to its customers, offering a safer, more secure and private way to pay, and using the iPhone’s power to protect each transaction. SUNRATE explained that it chose Apple Pay due to its security and privacy benefits.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

During enrollment, customers take a photo of their face which is converted into a template, encrypted and stored in the PopID cloud. Allowing people the freedom to authenticate loyalty and pay how they want, while levelling up security, is critical to today’s consumer.” Morgan Payments. The post J.P

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PYMNTS

MARCH 24, 2016

SECURITY AND PRIVACY — CAN WE HAVE IT ALL? “Encryption is one of the best ways to protect data. With respect to payments specifically, where the encryption of payment information is a vastly different issue than the encryption of communication channels, the balance of having both security and privacy may be more achievable.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 14, 2017

An encrypted website and secure network aren’t very helpful when customers have been unknowingly routed to a criminal’s lookalike site, writes Simon Thorpe, director of product for Authy at Twilio.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

A new Bluetooth security flaw was discovered that could leave users’ data unprotected and open to hackers, The Verge reported on Friday (Aug. The weakness was discovered by researchers who presented their findings at the USENIX Security Symposium. Bluetooth Low Energy is not affected.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2018

Underwood said all five companies had mobile apps that had a well-known security vulnerability that enabled hackers to intercept private data including passwords, social security numbers, credit card account numbers and bank account information.

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