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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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Not sure where to start if you notice a data breach? Here are seven essential steps to follow Becoming aware that your company has suffered a data breach can be unsettling. Identifying and Containing the Damage Once you have been made aware of a data breach, the first step is to identify and contain the damage.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This partnership with IDEMIA Secure Transactions goes beyond technology; it’s about creating trust during a time when breaches to sensitive data are becoming more potent and costly. It offers something that goes beyond encryption alone, empowering users to take control of their digital assets.”

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Payments Source

APRIL 20, 2018

EMV, encryption are all necessary to protect merchants from data breaches, writes Jeff Zimmerman, COO of Clearent. PCI compliance can't solve all security problems.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

There's equal importance on encrypting data and securing the server, says STEALTHbits Technologies' Adam Laub.

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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

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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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Operational interruption happens when cybersecurity is breached. Data breaches don’t easily get overlooked. Cybersecurity measures such as data encryption, two-step verification, and stringent policies on data access are some of the things that should be implemented in order to minimize online threats. Tainted reputation.

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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.”.

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2016

14) that a new cybersecurity breach incident has affected over a billion of its users and their private data. This billion-user figure means this newest hack is the largest data breach in the digital era. billion buyout of its core assets, said it would review the impact of the latest breach.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

A former Amazon systems engineer working for Capital One is said to be the woman behind a breach that accessed the data of over 100 million people. Thompson formerly worked for Amazon Web Services, which hosted the Capital One database that was breached. Capital One revealed the massive data breach in a news release on July 29, 2019.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 18, 2024

These requirements’ main objective is to safeguard sensitive cardholder information and mitigate data breaches. This includes, but is not limited to, default wireless encryption keys, passwords, and SNMP community strings. With the impending retirement of PCI DSS v3.2.1

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018

So far this year (and there’s still one more day), Verizon reported that there have been 2,216 confirmed data breaches across 65 countries. Even more disturbing, perhaps, is that 68 percent of those breaches took months for the breached companies to discover. The breach was believed to have seen 5 million cards compromised.

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Payments Source

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Names, email, encrypted passwords and information related to Facebook and other networks are all at risk, according to Marty Puranik, CEO of Atlantic.Net.

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EBizCharge

MARCH 18, 2025

As data breaches evolve and advance, a robust payment processing system that protects sensitive financial information is essential. PCI-compliant Sage 100 payment software providers must maintain strict security standards and enforce various measures, such as advanced encryption and tokenization, to safeguard sensitive payment data.

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

The system generates a one-time encrypted code for each transaction, preventing fraudsters from stealing payment data. These 7 contactless payment methods come with built-in security features like encryption, tokenization, and proximity-based protection. They simply tap their credit card , mobile device, or smartwatch to pay.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

In a recently reported data breach, Poshmark said it recently learned that an unauthorized third party acquired data from some users. Data involved in the breach includes user profile information specified for public use like first and last name, gender, city and user name.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

Payment gateway – The service that encrypts and securely sends payment details from the customer to the payment processor and back to the merchant. Payment information is encrypted and sent for authorization – The payment gateway encrypts and sends the payment details to the payment processor.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Following reports of its data breach last year, Marriott said on Friday (Jan. ” However, the company said, “there is no evidence that the unauthorized third party accessed the master encryption key needed to decrypt the encrypted passport numbers.” million encrypted passport numbers in addition to the 5.25

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

Understanding PCI DSS Developed by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), it is mandatory for all businesses to be PCI compliant to protect cardholders, companies, the Merchants and Service Providers they do business with from data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized access. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2020

BlockFi suffered a “temporary data breach” on May 14 that exposed some customer information, the company reported in an incident report. The company said that a third party breached and used the phone number of a BlockFi staffer to get into a part of the company’s encrypted back-office system without permission.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 12, 2019

As criminal activity evolves, the challenge is on for companies to keep pace with the latest data breach threats. Download this infographic from TNS which looks at the challenges organizations are facing when developing and evolving their security plans.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 3, 2024

Beyond the immediate financial repercussions, a breach can severely damage a company’s reputation and erode the trust it has built with its customers. Encryption is a vital safeguard that transforms data into a format that is unintelligible without the corresponding decryption key.

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Fintech Review

APRIL 20, 2025

It covers the tools, platforms, and strategies that defend against data breaches, fraud, identity theft, and financial disruption. In the financial sector, it includes fraud detection, threat intelligence, data encryption, biometric verification, and risk monitoring. Cybertech sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and fintech.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

According to the report, the banking regulator said the data breach had to do with a former employee at the agency removing more than 10,000 records without receiving authorization to do so. The data on the thumb drives was encrypted, and there isn’t evidence that shows the data taken was misused or disclosed to anybody.

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Cardfellow

APRIL 27, 2025

PCI compliance is critical, as it reduces your risk of data breaches (and can help limit your liability in the event of a breach) and helps minimize avoidable fees from your credit card processor. This includes hiring new staff, updating your POS system software, or learning of a data breach for a similar business.

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Moreover, it reduces potential financial and reputational damage from data breaches and fines. PCI DSS Requirements for SaaS platforms Network security : SaaS platforms must secure their networks using firewalls, encryption, and other measures to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data ( Requirement 1.1 ). and 10.2 ).

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Moreover, it reduces potential financial and reputational damage from data breaches and fines. PCI DSS Requirements for SaaS platforms Network security : SaaS platforms must secure their networks using firewalls, encryption, and other measures to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data ( Requirement 1.1 ). and 10.2 ).

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Finextra

JUNE 13, 2025

Why Traditional Defences Fall Short Historically, businesses have relied on layered security controls like encryption, firewalls, and access policies to protect payment information. Even if a breach occurs, attackers get meaningless tokens rather than actionable payment credentials. That’s where the real risk lies.

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 8, 2023

But a cybersecurity report shows that 43% of data breaches involve small businesses. Encrypting your most critical data in return for a huge payment before restoring access. Educate Every of Your Worker A report has shown that 95% of data breaches occur due to human error. 5/5 - (2 votes)

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2019

8) that his office, as well as 42 other state attorney generals, have settled with Neiman Marcus over a 2013 breach of customer payment card data at 77 of the retailer’s stores. The states’ investigations determined that around 370,000 payment cards were breached, including 8,323 associated with consumers in the state of Maryland.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

Eric Chiu, cofounder and president of HyTrust , joined this week’s Hacker Tracker to share insights on the SEC examining the Yahoo breaches, why a selfie app may cause more harm than good and how the U.S. Yahoo disclosed a breach of 500 million users’ data in Sept. Yahoo disclosed a breach of 500 million users’ data in Sept.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

In this guide we will discuss the following: What is Payment Tokenization How Payment Tokenization Works Payment Tokenization vs. Encryption SaaS Payment Tokenization Requirements Benefits of Payment Tokenization SaaS Payment Vulnerabilities Using Stax Connect and Payment Tokenization Lets get started.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Malware also spiked eight per cent year-over-year, while IoT attacks jumped 124 per cent and encrypted threats climbed 93 per cent. But in the healthcare industry, ransomware was far and away the biggest threat, utilised in 95 per cent of all breaches in this sector.

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Fi911

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Compliance ensures robust security practices to prevent breaches and protect sensitive payment card data. Control Objective 2: Protect Cardholder Data Protect Stored Cardholder Data: Store only essential data and encrypt it using robust algorithms such as AES-256. Staying up-to-date with PCI-DSS compliance should be a top priority.

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My Payment Savvy

JUNE 16, 2025

Data is Encrypted & Tokenized Immediately after submission, the payment gateway encrypts the card data and replaces it with a token—a random, one-time-use ID. This tokenization keeps the sensitive card information off your servers, reducing the risk of a data breach and easing PCI DSS compliance.

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