Basis Theory

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As a merchant, to understand tokenization for your own benefit, it’s critical to understand: What tokenization is, why it’s important for payments, and how it compares to encryption. As an additional layer of protection, these systems may encrypt the sensitive data so that it’s protected against unauthorized access.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 18, 2024

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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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

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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Payments Source

MAY 21, 2019

In the era of big data, a more thorough, data-centric approach is needed for security than the traditional encryption of the past, argues comforte AG's Jonathan Deveaux.

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Payments Source

JULY 3, 2018

Nonlisted encryption solutions are designed for easier deployment, but often lack many of the key attributes of PCI-listed point-to-point encryption products, writes Ruston Miles, founder and chief strategy officer of Bluefin.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 19, 2024

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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Payments Dive

MARCH 6, 2018

In partnership with VeriFone, TNS' Managed POS Encryption service is a fully managed solution for the transport of encrypted credit, debit and other card-based payment transactions. Download this product sheet for a quick overview of this secure and reliable payment networking solution.

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Payments Dive

MAY 23, 2018

Tokenization and encryption are often mentioned together because they both cipher sensitive card data; however, they are not interchangeable terms.

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Payments Dive

APRIL 4, 2018

Simplify payment acceptance and compliance with a fully managed solution for the transport of encrypted credit, debit and other card-based payment transactions. TNS' Managed POS Encryption service, in partnership with Ingenico Group, is ideally suited to merchants and processors. Download our product overview to learn more.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

10) over the companies’ decision to use encryption technology, according to a report by Reuters. Facebook announced end-to-end encryption throughout all of its messaging earlier in 2019, and its WhatsApp service has been encrypted practically since its inception. .

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Payments Source

MARCH 6, 2016

Encryption keys are vital to the secure operation of payment acceptance devices. But key transport protocols have not kept pace with the movement toward standardized encryption practices. This adds cost and complexity to payment infrastructure and processes.

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Payments Source

MARCH 29, 2018

POS payment encryption products are widely available and have been for many years, from technologies designed to secure card data from the point it is entered into the payment terminal, writes Ruston Miles, founder and chief strategy officer of Bluefin Payment Systems.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Security and technology consulting company Accutive is rolling out a new solution designed to give enterprises an alternative to data encryption to protect sensitive information. Data Masking, meanwhile, lets businesses “mask” sensitive data as an alternative to encryption. In a press release on Wednesday (Feb.

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Payments Source

JULY 17, 2017

Credit card or personal data transactions getting processed through IBM equipment will soon benefit from "one-click" data encryption in a powerful new mainframe.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 23, 2024

Malicious individuals often exploit misconfigured wireless networks and vulnerabilities in outdated encryption and authentication protocols to gain access to cardholder data environments (CDE). Protection can be achieved by encrypting the data prior to transmission, the session during transmission, or both.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

10) over the companies’ decision to use encryption technology, according to a report by Reuters. Facebook announced end-to-end encryption throughout all of its messaging earlier in 2019, and its WhatsApp service has been encrypted practically since its inception. .

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Social media giant Facebook will embrace what CEO Mark Zuckerberg has termed “privacy-focused” communications marked by encrypted services, the executive said in a blog post on Wednesday (March 6). This is the future I hope we will help bring about” within a timeframe of “the next few years.”.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2016

Encryption is now a payments best practice. That’s one of the key takeaways from the latest Global Encryption Application Trends Study, which is an independent research study conducted by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Thales e-Security. Locking Down Encryption Keys.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Bluefin , a leader in PCI-validated encryption and tokenization technologies that protect payments and sensitive data, today announced a strategic partnership with Sycurio , the global innovator in securing frictionless multi-channel payments and enabling seamless transitions between voice and digital payment methods.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2019

attorney general, made lengthy comments on Tuesday (July 23) about encrypted messaging and the need for law enforcement to have access to those messages if necessary, according to a report. Encrypted messaging is very common now among tech companies. William Barr, U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 15, 2020

The bills in question include the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data (LAED) Act and the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act, the former of which is a new bill and the latter of which has been in the works for months and gone through several amendments.

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Basis Theory

JANUARY 18, 2024

P2PE stands for point to point encryption, and is used to refer to a method of payment security in which all data is encrypted, stored, and controlled by a single payment provider. What is P2PE?

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The Paypers

JANUARY 19, 2021

US-based identity management provider Entrust has acquired multi-cloud data encryption, key management, and cloud security posture management solutions provider HyTrust.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2017

WhatsApp may not be as secure as thought after a security issue in the messaging app has been identified that enables messages sent via encryption to be read. WhatsApp encryption is supposed to be top-notch because it relies on generating unique security keys using the Signal protocol.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Attorney General wrote an open letter to Facebook asking it to postpone plans to encrypt messages on the company’s three services until the government can assess how it will affect public safety. . The letter is an answer to Facebook’s plans to encrypt messages across Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Facebook said it is going to enhance encryption capabilities on its Messenger communication platform, despite requests from lawmakers and regulators not to do so because of the potential result that pedophiles and criminals will be harder to track.

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PYMNTS

MAY 25, 2016

Apple’s encryption battle against the FBI may have simmered down, but Apple is not backing down on further bolstering the security of its devices. In his time at Apple, Callas built an encryption system to safeguard data stored on Mac computers. and Silent Circle, Reuters reported.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 14, 2018

14) put forth a new law that would call on technology companies, including Apple, to provide access to encrypted data if they receive a warrant. Only the device receiving the message can understand the data and Apple doesn’t have access to the encryption code, so as a result they can’t provide access.

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Payments Source

MAY 3, 2016

After planting its roots firmly in data encryption and enterprise content management for Payment Card Industry security compliance, Hyland has turned its attention toward fraud detection.

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The Paypers

APRIL 1, 2021

Entrust , a provider of identities, payments, and data protection solutions has announced the integration of its nShield hardware security modules (HSMs) with Microsoft Double Key Encryption (DKE).

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2016

The social network giant is moving forward with an end-to-end encryption option for its Messenger service. Facebook announced on Friday (July 8) that it has enabled the optional encryption setting for a percentage of its 900 million Messenger user base. No one can see inside that message,” WhatsApp said in a blog post. Not hackers.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

OCBC Bank and Ant International have announced a strategic partnership aimed at streamlining cross-border fund settlements using tokenised deposits and leveraging advanced encryption and AI. The collaboration will prioritise enabling real-time payments between Singapore and Malaysia, 24/7, via Ant International’s Whale platform.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In 2022, the company received a patent for another piece of AI, their Secure Lockbox , which features pioneering homomorphic data encryption. This patent enables Lucinity to encrypt all personally identifiable information (PII) while still using PII as an input into AI in its encrypted form.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2017

17) that it is rolling out Bolt P2PE , a point-to-point encryption service enabling software companies to integrate the firm’s encryption offerings. Based in the cloud, Bolt P2PE integrates its encryption capabilities into devices and apps and links with CardConnect’s existing payments technology, CardSecure.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 21, 2017

Good luck decrypting Europe’s incoming digital chief’s views on encryption. Gabriel said she supported guarantees that strong encryption should include no governmental backdoors.

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Payments Source

APRIL 5, 2016

A data encryption method that Heartland Payment Systems CEO Robert Carr swears by has received high-level acceptance as part of a new standard.

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