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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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How PCI DSS Compliance Protects Australian Businesses from Data Breaches?

VISTA InfoSec

Protecting cardholder data: Encrypting sensitive data during transmission. Encryption of payment card data One of the key requirements of PCI DSS is the encryption of cardholder data both in transit and at rest. Implementing strong access control measures: Limiting access to cardholder data based on job responsibilities.

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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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Runa Introduces Runa Assure: Proactive Security for Payout Protection

Fintech Finance

Key security features include: Advanced Machine Learning Fraud Detection: Prevent unauthorized access with IP Allowlisting & Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and monitor suspicious activity with user behavior analytics. Distributed denial of service (DDOS) protection ensures all traffic is protected from malicious threat actors.

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Strengthening Cyber Defenses with Multi-Factor Authentication

VISTA InfoSec

Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA) isn’t a new concept. However, despite this, there is still confusion surrounding the mechanism and how it adds to cyber defense. This article unravels the mysteries of MFA and how it can be used to strengthen cyber defenses. Another mechanism that is heavily relied on is MFA.

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Wallet wars: How digital payments are reshaping finance

The Payments Association

End-to-end encryption plays a crucial role in enhancing payment security, as Zurnamer tells Payments Review: We have the likes of Apple Pay and Samsung Pay using secure element technology and encryption to process payments without storing card numbers on devices or servers.

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PCI Compliance for Banking Professionals

Fi911

Control Objective 2: Protect Cardholder Data Protect Stored Cardholder Data: Store only essential data and encrypt it using robust algorithms such as AES-256. Encrypt Transmission of Cardholder Data Across Open Networks: Use secure protocols like TLS or IPsec to prevent data interception during transmission.

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