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If encryption keys are vulnerable, so is the point of sale

Payments Source

million from the banking division of the country's post office more than a year ago, it served as a stark reminder that encryption doesn't mean a thing if the key is left unprotected. When South African investigators last week revealed that fraudsters stole more than $3.2

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PCI SSC Unveils Enhancements to its Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)® Program

PCI Security Standards

In a significant move, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has announced enhancements to its Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) Program for use with the currently published P2PE Standard v3.1,

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Understanding the Cyber Risks in Video Communication

VISTA InfoSec

Attackers can exploit weak security settings, such as the absence of meeting passwords , the use of default or easily guessable credentials, and the lack of end-to-end encryption. Ransomware, a type of malware, is particularly destructive as it encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for its release.

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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

Implement a solid backup strategy to renew your operations after disruptive incidents like ransomware encryptions, hardware failures, or accidental deletions. Encrypt Sensitive Data Scrambling sensitive data into indecipherable code shields it from prying eyes, even if intercepted.

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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 DSS Requirement 2 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

This includes, but is not limited to, default wireless encryption keys, passwords, and SNMP community strings. This includes, but is not limited to: -> Default wireless encryption keys. -> Passwords on wireless access points. -> SNMP defaults. -> Any other security-related wireless vendor defaults.

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Protecting Customer Data: Key Principles Every Company Should Know

VISTA InfoSec

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. Regularly update customers if your data practices change, giving them the option to opt out if they wish.