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. Please read our Privacy Policy.

AI

VISTA InfoSec

MARCH 28, 2024

In the digital age, protecting customer data is a cornerstone of trust and reliability between a company and its consumers. As cyber threats loom larger and data breaches become more frequent, safeguarding sensitive information cannot be ignored. You should also regularly review stored data and purge what is no longer needed.

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. Technical understanding of IT systems and data security measures to ensure appropriate technical controls are in place to safeguard sensitive data.

CCPA

Segpay

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Striking the Balance Between ID Management and Data Protection In the digital age, where data drives everything from marketing strategies to AI algorithms, a growing number of citizens are worried about the protection of their personal data. Africa and Asia show different levels of adoption with resp.

Privacy

Payments Source

JUNE 24, 2019

failed to fend off a lawsuit over a data breach that affected nearly 30 million users, one of several privacy snafus that have put the company under siege. Facebook Inc.

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Furthermore, complementing it with a managed security service provider (MSSP) ensures IT systems are secure and protected from malicious software threats. Data privacy and security Protecting your data and taking preventive measures to keep it away from fraudsters is important in the era of remote work.

Best Practices

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2019

Data privacy and security is becoming a popular political issue, and the latest proof of that came Thursday (March 7) on Capitol Hill. The hearing took place at a time of increasing scrutiny for online privacy and security. During a hearing for the U.S. During the hearing, Begor pointed out that all U.S.

Data Breach

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The French Data Protection Authority said Thursday (Dec. 20) that it fined Uber $460,000 over its 2016 data breach that exposed the data on 57 million customers and drivers across the world. Uber paid hackers to hide the breach for about a year before it was disclosed. fined the ride-hailing company $490,760.

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

In an era where digital transactions reign supreme, ensuring the security of payment card data is paramount for businesses. Benefits of PCI DSS compliance for a small business: Enhanced Security reduces the risk of data breaches, fraud, and unauthorized access to sensitive cardholder data.

PCI DSS

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

25), the DPC said it was again looking into the social media giant because of another breach notification it received from the company, according to a report from Reuters. The DPC has this week opened a new statutory inquiry into the latest data breach it received from Twitter on 8 January, 2019,” the Commission said on its website.

Data Breach

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. According to early reports, the data breach impacted 0.5

Data Breach

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

in which Uber will pay $148 million to resolve allegations that it violated state laws pertaining to data breach reporting. In a press release , the two AGs said the settlement also covers charges that Uber violated reasonable data security laws with its 2016 breach of driver and customer information.

Data Breach

PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2018

is only weeks away from bringing its Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules into effect, and corporates are ill-prepared for the data security requirements, according to new research. businesses is the data breach notification requirement. “In businesses is the data breach notification requirement. “In

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be called as an ally for organizations that deals with large amount of Privacy related data in its core operation. Technical understanding of IT systems and data security measures to ensure appropriate technical controls are in place to safeguard sensitive data.

CCPA

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Multiple lawsuits seeking class action status have been filed in Philadelphia over a data breach at Wawa convenience stores, which affected 850 locations along the East Coast of the U.S., Wawa recently came forward with information that it found malware on its payment processing servers, and that it stopped the breach on Dec.

Data Breach

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

17) that it has partnered with TokenEx for data security. In a press release , the companies said Bluefin and TokenEx will provide their platform security technologies to each company’s client base, including Bluefin’s PCI-validated P2PE solution for TokenEx clients and TokenEx’s cloud tokenization solution for Bluefin clients.

Data Security

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

Data security has become an essential aspect of our lives and is more crucial than ever before. In the healthcare industry, organizations are entrusted with a plethora of sensitive information, including PHI, PII, and financial data. What is data security in healthcare? million between May 2020 and March 2021.

PCI DSS

CB Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are doubling down on data security. Owning this data puts FAMGA on the front lines in the fight against the theft and exploitation of our personally identifiable information (PII). Effective data security features are critical to securing this information.

Data Security

PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2019

The activity reported arises from customers using the same usernames and passwords on multiple online accounts and those details being involved in a data breach on another platform, not on Deliveroo,” a Deliveroo spokesperson said. “As

Data Security

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

CCPA

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Altaba also said it settled the lawsuits over the Yahoo data breach , incurring $47 million in litigation expenses. In a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing , Altaba said the sale was structured as an “accelerated bookbuild offering” or “ABO,” culminating in the sale of $4.3

Data Breach

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

27) for the data breach in 2016 that impacted millions of users. Meanwhile, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) fined Uber $678,780. The fines stem from a data breach in 2016 in which the names, mobile phone numbers and email addresses of 57 million users around the globe were compromised. Of those, 2.7

Data Breach

PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represented a new phase in data security and EU regulators’ approach to it. Nearly one year since GDPR came into effect, there remain uncertainties about issues like accountability in cases of data breaches at data sharing partners. A Global Framework.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois and Ohio have warned tens of thousands of residents who have applied online for unemployment benefits due to COVID-19 of possible data breaches that could have exposed names, addresses and Social Security numbers. Protech Solutions Inc.,

Data Breach

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

This rule, which started on May 25, 2018, gives customers more control over their data and makes data collection and use more transparent. A big part of the GDPR is protecting people’s privacy and data from unauthorized access. PCI PIN and PCI DSS: Standards for securing payment card data.

MFA

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Facebook-owned Instagram reportedly is testing a new privacy setting that could lead to more targeted ads directed at consumers. The new privacy setting would enable Instagram to share users’ location history with Facebook. Facebook, meanwhile, is dealing with more questions and concerns about security and data.

Privacy

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 12, 2024

Businesses deploy proxy servers to monitor and regulate their employees’ internet usage, ensuring data security and blocking access to harmful sites. Proxies also assist in complying with data protection regulations by anonymizing data and managing access to geolocation-specific content.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

And except when you’re the first retailer to get rung up under the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 1, the first-class action lawsuit alleging data breaches under the CCPA was filed on Feb 5. The CCPA is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ), which took effect in 2018.

CCPA

Payments Source

AUGUST 23, 2018

Due to all the data breaches and privacy mishaps, there is now a strong demand for a better, more secure solution for digital transactions, writes Mick Hagen, CEO of Mainframe.

Data Breach

PYMNTS

MARCH 18, 2019

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBC) said last week that there should be a “floor” for data privacy and security regulations, a statement issued by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. He pointed to the recent enactment of the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 as an example.

Privacy

Payments Source

JULY 23, 2020

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council is best suited to craft uniform policies to protect consumer data. A patchwork of state rules is cumbersome.

Privacy

VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If your business engages with these customers, it is subject to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This extensive data privacy regulation has an impact on many U.S. million) by Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (NCDP). Data Controller Classification: This implies that any U.S.

Compliance

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. Instead, the website failed to implement minimal data security measures, and stored personal information in clear text with no encryption.

FTC

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The standards put forth by the PCI Security Standards Council – the PCI Data Security Standards – offer a framework for ensuring data security, and they must be followed in order to avoid fines and other penalties.

PCI DSS

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. But for companies that are GDPR-ready, sales delays were significantly shorter — 3.4

Cybersecurity

Exact Payments

JULY 1, 2024

By Jeremy Smillie, VP of DevSecOps at Exact Payments In an era where data breaches are not just threats but realities, protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is more crucial than ever. At Exact Payments, we understand the magnitude of the responsibility of handling such sensitive data.

Data Security

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

In the wake of breaches that have compromised the data of millions of Americans and companies as far-flung as Equifax and Uber, industry observers and participants told a House subcommittee on Wednesday that data security should be standardized at a national level. Rotenberg voiced that countries outside the U.S.

Data Security