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The Role of PCBs in Cybersecurity

VISTA InfoSec

As fraudsters are continuously finding new ways to strike, we’re continuously finding new ways to prevent them with controls such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, fraud detection software, etc. The TPM can securely store and generate cryptographic keys, passwords, certificates, and encryption keys. However, manufacturers DO.

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PCI's not enough: Breach prevention needs chips and tokens

Payments Source

EMV, encryption are all necessary to protect merchants from data breaches, writes Jeff Zimmerman, COO of Clearent. PCI compliance can't solve all security problems.

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New Chip Card Security Flaw Found

PYMNTS

A new flaw has turned up in the chip-based cards on offer in the U.S. The hole is made possible, according to reports, because retailers are not encrypting their transactions as part of their EMV upgrade. The NCR researchers officially advised merchants to “encrypt everything” in a transaction.

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Intel’s Cloud Customers Eye Options After Chip Flaw Discovery

PYMNTS

After revealing that there were serious flaws hidden in the software in almost every PC chip it sold in recent years, Intel now has to contend with the possibility of some of its cloud customers taking their business to its rivals. In addition, both Qualcomm and Cavium are developing ARM chips aimed at data centers.

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Chip Shield’s $20 Online Fraud Solution

PYMNTS

A new personal chip card reader will soon hit the market with the goal of protecting consumers while shopping and banking online and ultimately preventing online fraud — at an introductory price of just $20. It’s time to start extending chip-based security to protect us online and reverse the rapid growth of fraud and identity theft.”.

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Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payment Processing Systems

Stax

The primary security standards that payment systems typically adhere to include: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): PCI DSS sets forth requirements for securing payment card data, including encryption, access control, network monitoring, and regular security testing.

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Bybit Card Brings Apple Pay to Customers

Fintech Finance

Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device. The post Bybit Card Brings Apple Pay to Customers appeared first on Fintech Finance.