Cardfellow

APRIL 27, 2025

Technically, the standard refers to storing, processing, or transmitting card data, but if you accept cards, youre doing one or more of those things. This includes hiring new staff, updating your POS system software, or learning of a data breach for a similar business. Achieving (and maintaining!) requirements.

PCI DSS

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

You could face a data breach of all your payments data, so risk management is crucial, both for large and small businesses. How to Transition Smoothly to Outsourced Support If you decide to outsource your payments support, consider these best practices for a seamless transition: 1.

Payments

Finextra

AUGUST 1, 2025

This minimizes data breaches while simplifying workflows, ensuring privacy standards remain intact across all activities within the offices ecosystem. Regularly scheduled workshops and practical sessions educate employees on recognizing phishing attempts, avoiding suspicious links, and creating strong passwords.

Security

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

The Security Fortress: Protecting Data in a Vulnerable World At the heart of this reluctance lies a deep-seated concern for data security and privacy. Organizations are acutely aware of the potential for catastrophic data breaches, and the implications are severe.

AI

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

This article will discuss the best practices when it comes to business continuity in the remote work era. Operational interruption happens when cybersecurity is breached. Data breaches don’t easily get overlooked. This integration is essential as employers move forward with their business continuity plans.

Best Practices

VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

A data breach could ruin your business overnight. Are you prepared to deal with regulatory fines, lawsuits, costly investigations, disrupted operations, and destroyed trust while cybercriminals profit freely from stolen data? That’s the harsh aftermath companies face today following high-profile breaches.

Data Breach

EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing on preventing data breaches and implementing response protocols to mitigate breaches if they occur. According to the 2023 IBM Data Breach Report , the global average cost of data breaches was $4.45 What are data breaches?

Data Breach

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.

Data Security

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Home improvement startup Houzz revealed that it suffered a data breach. The company said in a FAQ on its website that the breach was discovered in late December 2018, and that “a file containing some of our user data was obtained by an unauthorized third party.”. and Germany, as well as 70 in the United States.

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 26, 2024

In addition, there’s a need for information security measures to protect the integrity and privacy of data and operational security. Data breaches not only result in immediate financial losses but can also have long-term effects, such as loss of customer trust, brand damage , and a decline in market share.

Cybersecurity

Nomentia

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Best practices to improve payment process security and prevent payment fraud Payment fraud, data breaches, hefty fines!

Best Practices

Fraud.net

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Learn the top threats and best practices to protect your transactions and prevent fraud. Payment processing security is at risk.

Best Practices

FICO

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

In this blog, Bob shares insights into best practices he’s found for creating a culture of fraud prevention. This is primarily driven by the large rise in data breaches and the roll-out of EMV and chip cards in the United States. Best Practices in Establishing Your Fraud Risk Appetite.

Best Practices

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Retailers must protect customers’ card data from hackers who try to snatch payment details, and following best practices to ensure security requires adhering to the regulations established by the PCI SSC, a global payments industry forum.

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) In today’s world, processing and storing sensitive privacy data is not an easy task for organizations, especially due to the advent of technology making everything online. Expertise to assess and mitigate data privacy risks to ensure the organization remains protected from breaches.

CCPA

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises. These extra-strict access controls reduce a company’s risk of data breaches and other costly security issues. How Will a ZTNA Solution Benefit Your Company?

Micro-Entry

Payment Savvy

MAY 10, 2024

Below are 7 best practices on how to reduce cart abandonment, thus increasing sales and profit for your ecommerce business. With the rise in cyber threats and data breaches, online shoppers prefer to use a payment method they are familiar with, especially one they trust. The reason for this is simple.

Best Practices

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 12, 2024

By anonymizing your IP address and encrypting your data, proxies protect your online identity and personal details from surveillance and cybercriminals—a necessity in today’s environment of pervasive online tracking and data breaches. 5/5 - (1 vote)

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2017

In the meantime, and in line with best practice, we recommend that individuals closely monitor their payment card account statements. Last year saw a record number of data breaches hit the U.S., If there are unauthorized charges, individuals should immediately notify their bank. up 40 percent from 2015.

Data Breach

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Prioritising their biggest concerns about a successful data breach or cyberattack, respondents selected brand and reputational damage (33 per cent), long-term operational outcomes and projects (31 per cent), a direct hit to revenue (31 per cent), and a loss of stakeholder trust (30 per cent).

Ransomware

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The roles and responsibilities required of a data protection officer are a natural addition for an IT asset manager,” Rembiesa explained. “IT IT asset managers produce policies and processes and utilize best practices that care for software, hardware and mobile assets.

Data Breach

Fraud.net

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Discover how businesses of any scale can combat escalating fraud threats by adopting comprehensive enterprise fraud risk management.

Risk Management

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

“Once bitten, twice shy” is the sentiment among many consumers when it comes to companies that were the subject to a data breach. A new report from the Internet Society finds that 59 percent of Internet users said they would not likely do business with a company that fell victim to a data hack.

Cybersecurity

Segpay

JUNE 13, 2024

In this post, we’ll discuss the best practices for businesses and customers to secure online payment against cyber attacks. 340,000 people lost personal and financial data. Best Practices for Securing Financial Transactions What can businesses and consumers do to ensure secure payment processing in this digital Wild West?

Best Practices

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

Adherence to these regulations is paramount for safeguarding sensitive patient information from data breaches and cyber attacks. From March 2021 to March 2022, the average cost of a data breach in healthcare was over $10 million, up from $9.23 Thus, protecting EHRs is crucial to avoid data breaches from hackers.

PCI DSS

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

“Before giving carte blanche access to your application, it’s increasingly important to quickly verify the authenticity of online users, especially in light of recent, large-scale data breaches,” Jumio CRO Dean Hickman-Smith said in the announcement. “We

Verification

Segpay

DECEMBER 13, 2024

ID Fraud Risks: With identity data breaches on the rise, organizations face the challenge of protecting sensitive data that could lead to identity theft. Data privacy is important because it protects user data from unauthorized access and misuse, ensuring that individuals have control over their personal information.

Privacy

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PCI DSS compliance reassures clients that their data is handled securely, helping build confidence in the platform. Moreover, it reduces potential financial and reputational damage from data breaches and fines. Develop an incident response plan Prepare a documented response plan outlining steps to take in case of a data breach.

PCI DSS

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PCI DSS compliance reassures clients that their data is handled securely, helping build confidence in the platform. Moreover, it reduces potential financial and reputational damage from data breaches and fines. Develop an incident response plan Prepare a documented response plan outlining steps to take in case of a data breach.

PCI DSS

PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

billion consumer accounts fell victim to data breaches during the first half of 2019 — to the tune of $4 million in lost revenue per breach. More than 90 percent of Americans have fallen victim to online scams, data breaches, identity theft or other forms of fraud, though certain varieties are more common than others.

Phishing

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 2, 2024

Providers arm themselves with the latest security tech and best practices to shield your data from cyber threats. Security And Compliance In an era marked by a rise in data breaches and cyber threats, security has become a top priority for every business.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

But cyberattacks cost these firms $2 trillion in damages, with researchers forecasting that figure to spike up to $90 trillion by 2030 if businesses don’t change the way they protect corporate data. The vast majority of breaches are reported by employees outside the firm’s security team, researchers added.

Breach

Clearly Payments

JANUARY 8, 2024

Security, Compliance, and Regulatory Risk: Cybersecurity risk involves the threat of data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive payment information. Hackers may exploit vulnerabilities in the merchant’s system to gain access to customer data. Chargebacks are generally the biggest concern that most merchants have.

Risk Management

VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 22, 2023

Addressing these risks necessitates robust security measures, encryption, access controls, and breach response plans. Transparency, informed consent, and personal empowerment are essential to preserving biometric data privacy. Facts on Biometric Data Breaches and Fines Under GDPR 1. Clearview AI Inc.

Privacy

PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

In its 2019 Data Privacy Benchmark Study, published last week, Cisco found that the combination of security best practices and investment in cybersecurity technology correlates to a lessened impact from data breaches.

Cybersecurity

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) In todays world, processing and storing sensitive privacy data is not an easy task for organizations, especially due to the advent of technology making everything online. Expertise to assess and mitigate data privacy risks to ensure the organization remains protected from breaches.

CCPA

Fi911

MAY 7, 2024

In certain circumstances, such as excessive chargebacks, data breaches, fraudulent activities, or violation of regulations, a merchant’s account may be terminated. Alternatively known as the MATCH List, seeks to safeguard banks from extending acquiring services to high-risk enterprises.

PCI DSS