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. It affects how secure the hardware is, as well as how well data stays safe. However, manufacturers DO.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 23, 2024

This means Comera Pay can now launch payment solutions that provide simpler, more secure transactions for merchants and consumers. Leveraging technologies like advanced data encryption, the company aims to power faster digital payments and help advance the UAE’s cashless economy. “We

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Basis Theory

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines hundreds of requirements for storing, processing, and transmitting cardholder data. Any business that accepts payments from any of the major card networks must comply with this standard.

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Stax

AUGUST 20, 2024

This has led to an increased need for security measures to protect both merchants and customers. One solution to counter this problem is 3D Secure Authentication. 3D Secure is a fraud prevention solution with an added layer of security that helps protect buyers and merchants from fraudulent online transactions.

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Payments Source

JULY 2, 2020

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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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

This solution marks a major milestone in the continent’s payment ecosystem, introducing secure, contactless transactions through cutting-edge wearable technology. These devices enable consumers to make swift, secure payments by simply tapping their wearable at any compatible point-of-sale (POS) terminal, ATM, or NFC-enabled payment point.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 23, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). In our previous posts, we’ve covered the various requirements of this critical security standard. Protection can be achieved by encrypting the data prior to transmission, the session during transmission, or both. PCI DSS v3.2.1

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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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Payments Source

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In updating its point-to-point encryption standard, the PCI Security Standards Council says the resulting simplified validation process for component and software providers will result in more products available for cardholder data protection.

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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. The security issue was identified by Tobias Boelter, a cryptography and security researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. “If

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Finextra

APRIL 17, 2024

When the FCA fined Equifax £11 million for its role in one of history’s largest cyber security brea.

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CoinRemitter

JULY 2, 2024

Blockchain technology has become an essential technological advancement for secure online crypto transactions and data management. However, the rapid advancements in quantum computing pose a big challenge to security systems and blockchain technology is feeling the impact of it. Now, let’s understand what blockchain security is.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The technology offers efficiency and security through a decentralized system. In payments, blockchain provides improved transparency with immutable transaction records, faster processing times by eliminating intermediaries, and stronger security via encrypted data.

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VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

This article explores ten key principles that every company should know and implement to ensure the highest level of data security. 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.

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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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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

legislation will reportedly be introduced in the weeks to come that could hamper the capacity of tech firms to provide end-to-end encryption, Reuters reported. . Federal law enforcement agencies, for their part, have reportedly said those encryptions hamper their probes.

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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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The Paypers

OCTOBER 1, 2024

US-based multinational technology corporation Meta has been fined USD 102 million by the Irish DPC over not encrypting user passwords.

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Fintech News

APRIL 22, 2024

While this digital transformation offers undeniable convenience, it also introduces new challenges to mobile security in Indonesia Malware and phishing attacks pose a significant threat to the integrity and security of financial platforms, jeopardising both user data and financial security.

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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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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 3, 2024

This article delves into common pitfalls that can undermine the security efforts of commercial enterprises. Out-of-Date Security Systems The rapid pace at which digital threats evolve demands an equally dynamic approach to cybersecurity. Encrypted data remains safe from prying eyes both in transit and at rest. Let’s get started.

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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

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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CB Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2018

For companies, the holy grail of data security is being able to operate on encrypted data without compromising its security. Homomorphic encryption (HE) solves this problem by making decryption unnecessary — but it has historically been computationally intensive and slow, making it impractical for many use cases.

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Basis Theory

MAY 6, 2024

The data security rules around payments can be puzzling to new and seasoned payments professionals alike. Moreover, while the Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines encryption best practices for meeting PCI compliance, much can be left up to interpretation.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 17, 2024

Encrypting messages and choosing secure ways to talk online are keys to keeping secrets safe in any language. It breaks down walls and secures us all better. Overcoming language barriers and security vulnerabilities Talking to people in a language they understand makes it easier for them to follow security rules.

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Atlanta payments encryption firm Bluefin is partnering with New York mobile payments processor PAAY to advance eCommerce security. PAAY provides strong authentication at the front door and Bluefin encrypts and tokenizes the data at the point of interaction on the web. Getting the European Union on the path to 3D Secure 2.0

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This guide makes sensitive cybersecurity concepts approachable to enable smarter decisions in securing your systems against catastrophe. Most data breaches boil down to security failures and human error. Best Practices For Prevention Ultimately, consistent vigilance and proactive security safeguards offer the best breach protections.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 22, 2024

While the previous two requirements focused on network and access control, Requirement 3 tackles the crucial issue of securing sensitive cardholder information once it’s captured and stored. It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0

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The Payments Association

JUNE 26, 2024

Key challenges include ensuring payment security amidst increasing cyber threats, which necessitates the use of robust encryption, tokenization, and fraud detection systems. Strategic partnerships with major payment networks are crucial for maintaining high security standards and building consumer trust. Read more

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Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

By outlining, defining, and enforcing standards for storing, processing, and transmitting cardholder data, the Payment Card Industry Security Standard (PCI DSS) gave organizations a security framework that brought trust and commerce to the internet. Findings of non-compliance or a recent security incident may shift your risk profile.

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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. He believes the cost was worth the price.

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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). We do not believe storing people’s data in some countries is a secure enough foundation to build such important internet infrastructure on.”.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

While the news may bring breaking headlines about stolen or lost data from large corporations, every business can take the steps necessary to secure sensitive data. Each requirement plays a critical role in building a secure environment for payment processing. PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.”

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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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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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