PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2018

A Russian court has made it easier for the government to block the Telegram messaging app after its creators refused to turn over access to its users’ encrypted messages. According to The New York Times , Roskomnadzor, Russia’s state communications watchdog, requested the authority to block the app’s use in Russian territories.

Blocks 40

Blocks Encryption Authorization Rules 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Action by the FTC would probably involve an order that would force Facebook to stop enforcing its policies regarding apps, as well as blocking it from integrating apps any further, which could complicate things if the company is eventually ordered to break up. Facebook owns Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.

FTC 52

FTC Federal Trade Commission Interoperability Encryption 52

Exact Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Cardholder data, such as the primary account number, cardholder name, and expiration date, is different from sensitive authentication data like CVV, track data, PIN/PIN Block, and EMV chip data. Encryption and tokenization, the process of replacing sensitive data with a non-sensitive token, should be employed to ensure data security.

PCI DSS 52

PCI DSS Compliance Audit Encryption 52

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 12, 2024

Businesses deploy proxy servers to monitor and regulate their employees’ internet usage, ensuring data security and blocking access to harmful sites. This intermediary position prevents direct attacks against your network by blocking malicious traffic and unauthorized access attempts.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Best Practices Encryption Privacy 130

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Bill Gates Gift To Apple: Advice On Unbreakable Encryption . Bill Gates does not share Apple’s enthusiasm for unbreakable encryption. They can keep looking at the site ad-free, but instead of using a pop-up blocker the media platform was kind of hoping it could borrow the user’s CPU to do a little crypto mining.

Encryption 47

Encryption Bitcoin Government Governance 47

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

For example, the device comes with a camera cover so users can block the camera’s lens, and all video calls are encrypted. With security front and center on many consumers’ minds given the data breaches at Facebook , the company said it has designed the devices with security in mind.

Data Breach 57

Data Breach Encryption Blocks Breach 57

Exact Payments

JULY 1, 2024

Our software partners transmit merchant data to our APIs using Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption. TLS encrypts data during transit and offers enhanced security features to combat man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks. This approach enhances security and complies with the best data encryption and key management practices.

Data Security 52

Data Security Security Encryption Payment APIs and Integration 52

PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2017

Hundreds are already on the chopping block this year. There’s always a trade-off between convenience and privacy. The company encrypts biometric data by turning the photo into a hash, an abstract series of letters and numbers that is the output of the measurements taken for facial recognition.

Point-of-Sale (POS) 44

Point-of-Sale (POS) Encryption Blocks Privacy 44

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Encryption: The Amendments remove covered entities’ ability to rely on alternative compensating controls for the requirement to encrypt non-public information in transit over external networks. These scans are required on top of the requirement to conduct regular penetration testing.

Cybersecurity 59

Cybersecurity Multifactor Authentication Risk Assessment MFA 59

EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

BigCommerce for B2B prioritizes data privacy and protection against cyberattacks with security measures like SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates that encrypt sensitive data during online transactions, preventing unauthorized access or interception of customer information.

B2B 52

B2B Payment APIs and Integration CRM On-Demand 52

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Implement geo-blocking measures, i.e., blocking or limiting payment transactions from regions or countries where surcharging is prohibited by local regulations. End-to-end encryption. Implementing end-to-end encryption helps protect sensitive customer data throughout its lifecycle—i.e.,

Credit Cards 88

Credit Cards PCI DSS Compliance Process 88

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

Telegram is messaging app popular for organizing protests in China and Hong Kong because of its encryption capabilities, which allow for a greater degree of privacy for the user. The app is blocked in China, as is Facebook and The New York Times. Users can use software to get around that issue.

Blocks 46

Blocks Privacy Encryption Laws 46

National Merchants Association

AUGUST 17, 2023

It provides a secure connection between a customer’s financial data and you, the merchant, blocking the bad guys from infiltrating online transactions. These accounts, which process credit and debit card transactions, come wrapped in layers and layers of encryption that provide both you and your customers with ongoing peace of mind.

Payment Security 52

Payment Security Security Debit Card Credential 52

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2019

The Building Blocks. Along the way there is a “deep obligation,” he said, to protect the data and promote data privacy, beyond even the confines and mandates of GDPR and other regulations.). Data is protected by several layers of encryption, and additional efforts have focused on reducing latency so it is processed even more securely.

AI 84

AI Use Case Encryption Blocks 84

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Ahead of the latest round of elections, the firm reported that it had blocked over 100 Facebook and Instagram accounts with potential ties to a so-called Russian “troll farm” nationwide. The firm said that it will not view or listen to video calls, and that the calls are encrypted.

Real Time Payments 61

Real Time Payments Data Breach Breach Blocks 61

Nanonets

JANUARY 16, 2024

The ideal software will offer top-notch security features, including end-to-end encryption, to safeguard sensitive business information. This feature enhances security and data privacy. Typically charges are applicable on each workflow "block" being run. Robust Data Security: Data protection is paramount.

Automation 52

Automation Payment APIs and Integration Process CRM 52