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

VISTA InfoSec

A data breach could ruin your business overnight. That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches. That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches. What Is A Data Breach? Understanding breach avenues helps strengthen protections proactively.

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Understanding POS Security: Protecting Your Business and Customer Data

VISTA InfoSec

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) 2023 Business Impact Report , 73% of small business owners in the US reported a cyber-attack within the previous year, underlining the growing popularity of small businesses as a target among malicious actors.

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Fraud Risk by Industry in Payments

Clearly Payments

Phishing and Social Engineering: Attackers deceive employees or customers into divulging sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal identification numbers (PINs). Medical Identity Theft: Fraudsters use stolen patient information to obtain medical services, prescriptions, or insurance reimbursements.

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Fraud’s New Paradigm: Let Fraudsters In, But Never Let Them Leave

PYMNTS

With a wealth of stolen credentials to pick from in the wake of several data breaches that comprised the identities of millions, fraudsters have more resources than ever. Take Marriott , which is still dealing with the fallout of a breach that left the data of 500 million rewards customers exposed.

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How data predicts a breach

Payments Source

There is a visible shift in attack patterns immediately following a breach, from initial attacks focusing on high-value loan applications at online lenders to low-value identity testing on charities and social media sites to determine if a stolen credential will work.

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Chronic credential reuse is making data breaches universal

Payments Source

All service providers, even those with a strong security posture, are only as secure as the Home Depots, LinkedIns and Equifaxes of the world, argues George Avetisov, chief executive of HYPR.

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Identity Risk Management: Strategic Approaches to Mitigate Risk

Seon

The rise of online transactions and evolving cybercrime tactics highlight the urgent need for strong identity risk management and monitoring. Identity theft presents significant challenges to businesses, making proactive risk mitigation essential for regulatory compliance, trust, asset protection, and operational integrity.