VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 22, 2024

It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information. This is achieved through a multi-pronged approach: Data Encryption: Requirement 3 mandates the use of strong cryptographic controls such as encryption for stored cardholder data. PCI DSS v4.0

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Just in the last two years there have been at least three separate data breaches in which at least one billion confidential records were stolen or exposed at once. Enterprise data security needs an upgrade. Since 2017, roughly six billion confidential digital records have been stolen from around the world and counting.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Data breaches don’t easily get overlooked. The aftermath of a data security concern could change the landscape of your business, depending on the incident. The aftermath of a data security concern could change the landscape of your business, depending on the incident. Tainted reputation. Recovery cost.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are doubling down on data security. Owning this data puts FAMGA on the front lines in the fight against the theft and exploitation of our personally identifiable information (PII). Effective data security features are critical to securing this information.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018

So far this year (and there’s still one more day), Verizon reported that there have been 2,216 confirmed data breaches across 65 countries. Even more disturbing, perhaps, is that 68 percent of those breaches took months for the breached companies to discover. According to early reports, the data breach impacted 0.5

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Fintech News

APRIL 10, 2024

Entrust, known for its trusted payment and data security solutions, has finalised its acquisition of identity verification company Onfido. Identity-centric security is the starting point for Zero Trust frameworks and ensures a company’s cyber defense is best positioned to meet today’s threats.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

Taking precautions to implement security measures like firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information from cybercriminals. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

Compliance with these standards ensures that merchants and payment processors implement robust security measures to safeguard financial data. These standards help prevent card-present fraud by authenticating transactions through dynamic data authentication and cryptographic processes.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

Another day, another (possible) data breach: Adidas revealed that it has come under attack from cybercriminals looking to steal personal information. The breach could potentially affect millions of customers, who were notified on Thursday (June 28) about the incident on the Adidas U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2017

McAfee Labs recently published its 2018 Threats Predictions report , and after a year of high-profile cyberattacks and data breaches, analysts say the threat won’t let up in the new year. If there’s one thing the enterprise has learned this year, it’s that a data breach can happen to any business — including small businesses (SMBs).

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Doing so can help reduce the scope of PCI DSS compliance and minimize the risk of data breaches.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

These providers could also partner with PCI compliance solutions providers to deliver end-to-end encryption support, managed firewall services and other tools to their sellers. Retailers already turn to these one-stop solutions to connect with different payment gateways and tokenize their card data.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2016

Bluefin Payment Systems, which offers point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solutions to several industries, including retail and health care, said on Tuesday (May 3) that it will also add the Visa Data Secure Platform (DSP) to its portfolio, through its Decryption-as-a-Service P2PE Solution.

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Stax

JULY 16, 2024

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. PCI DSS is a set of protocols to be followed by companies that store, process, and transmit cardholder data.

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EBizCharge

JULY 19, 2024

By understanding these pitfalls, businesses can take proactive steps to adopt more secure payment processing solutions. Here are five reasons why PDF forms fall short of the stringent requirements for secure credit card transactions. 1. Insecure storage Storing payment card data requires secure systems to prevent breaches.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2017

7), Bluefin Payment Systems announced its new partnership with international online payments and fraud and data management solutions provider First Atlantic Commerce (FAC). PYMNTS: How will the partnership help to expand data security in the market? RM: The LAC market experiences the same data breach risks as the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

They are also barred from selling, sharing or collecting any personal information until they implement a comprehensive data security program and obtain independent biennial assessments of this program. They must also provide an annual certification of compliance to the FTC. million consumers, including around 500,000 U.S. consumers.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 18, 2024

As cyber threats evolve, safeguarding your organization’s data has become an utmost priority. Whether you’re a small business owner, a corporate leader, or an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialist, the consequences of a data breach are severe and far-reaching.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Of all the sensitive personal data consumers and businesses would rather not see compromised, financial data is surely toward the top of the list. Nearly one-quarter of those 42 percent said the data breach occurred in the last year, up from 19 percent in 2016. Despite this, though, data security seems to be lagging.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Keeping enterprise data secure is one of the biggest challenges corporations now face. Corporations increased the number of times they mentioned cybersecurity on earnings calls nearly three-fold since 2014, according to CB Insights data. CB Insights put together a research series on the future of data security.

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EBizCharge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Security: Salesforce adheres to stringent security protocols, such as PCI compliance, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and advanced data encryption, to safeguard payment data. Encryption, fraud detection systems, and regular security audits protect business financial information and customer payment data.

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Fi911

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Importance of a VAR Sheet for Banks For banks, the VAR Sheet holds particular significance, offering a multitude of benefits: Risk Management: By detailing security measures and compliance protocols, the VAR sheet helps banks mitigate the risk of fraud and data breaches associated with payment processing.

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Stax

JULY 9, 2024

EFT payments offer a high level of security compared to traditional payment methods. Advanced encryption techniques are used to protect sensitive data during transmission, ensuring that personal and financial information remains confidential. Relatively inexpensive. What is the future of EFTs?

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Already this year, at least 30 organizations — including coffee chain Dunkin’ and cloud provider Rubrik — experienced major data breaches. Read our future of data security report for more on this topic. ). Cybersecurity is a hot topic today. Most recently, Dow Jones saw over 2.4M The Controversies.

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Payment Savvy

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Encrypt and Back-Up Data. An effective cyber fraud strategy should prevent physical access to sensitive data and render that data useless in case it falls into the wrong hands by encrypting it. Data encryption is the most effective way of protecting yourself from cyber fraud.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

According to Frosh, the data breach lasted, which lasted for several months back in 2013, compromised the names and payment card data that Neiman Marcus collected at retail stores around the country. In a press release , the Maryland AG said Neiman Marcus agreed to pay $1.5

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EBizCharge

MAY 24, 2024

Most embedded Sage payment solutions adhere to strict regulations, including PCI-DSS compliance and Secure Sockets Layer/ Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) protocols. By securely managing credit card data and transactions, businesses can protect their operations against fraud and data breaches.

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Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Secure Transactions: Online terminals incorporate security protocols like SSL encryption, tokenization, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. This security infrastructure protects sensitive payment information during transactions, building customer trust.

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Stax

JULY 25, 2024

But there’s a much greater risk than theft— data breaches. Systems with low levels of data security are an easy target. According to the IBM data breach report , the average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 POS systems handle a lot of sensitive information.

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Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

They always seem to adapt and evolve their techniques even when security measures are in place. Identity theft, data breaches, and chargeback fraud are some of the most common types of risks. They also need to have strong data security protocols in place.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 6, 2024

It’s important to consider various factors, including the payment methods supported, the credit card processing fees involved, the geographical regions served, and the security measures offered are paramount, as data breaches can have grave implications for your business.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2019

Along with the growing popularity of IoT devices, from fitness wearables to smart fridges, comes increased security and privacy issues. Mounting data breaches and device vulnerabilities have prompted wariness around IoT adoption. As alluded to above, data security must be considered over a device’s lifetime.

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Exact Payments

JULY 1, 2024

By Jeremy Smillie, VP of DevSecOps at Exact Payments In an era where data breaches are not just threats but realities, protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is more crucial than ever. At Exact Payments, we understand the magnitude of the responsibility of handling such sensitive data. We implement TLS 1.3,

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

Access Group Education Lending, the student loan servicing company, has been the subject of a data breach. Fox Business , citing a letter sent to those impacted, reported that 16,500 borrowers were recently alerted to the fact that files containing their personal data were improperly given to an unnamed business.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

PCI noncompliance can result in merchants having to pay hefty legal fees if customers’ sensitive personal information is exposed in a data breach. This eliminates the chance that customers’ card data might be stolen and used by the human agents with whom they speak over the phone.

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Payment Savvy

JULY 3, 2024

Security Measures in Debit Card Payment Processing Here’s a breakdown of security measures employed in debit card payment processing: Encryption Encryption involves converting sensitive information (debit card numbers and personal details) into a coded format that is unreadable without a unique decryption key.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Free data storage services, the report said, may be an irresponsible choice for SMEs, though the report also found that, regardless of the security of the cloud data storage service, employee mistakes are often to blame for data breaches at SMEs. NIST, operating under the U.S. Safeguarding From All Sides.

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