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 Review

APRIL 20, 2025

It covers the tools, platforms, and strategies that defend against data breaches, fraud, identity theft, and financial disruption. Cybertech refers to the suite of digital tools designed to secure networks, systems, and users from cyber threats. New features can be launched with confidence that systems will remain secure.

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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. For companies using Sage 100, understanding how to process credit cards securely is not just an option it’s a necessity. What is Sage 100?

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Finextra

JUNE 13, 2025

While enterprise systems like ERP and CRM often have strong security protocols, these systems don’t operate in a vacuum. Payment data is frequently copied, stored, and used across spreadsheets, shared drives, and supplier portals — far beyond the safety of core systems. That’s where the real risk lies. And the stakes are high.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The dual impact of generative AI on payment security, highlighting its potential to enhance fraud detection while posing significant data privacy risks. It underscores the need for payment firms to balance AI innovation with robust privacy and regulatory compliance to protect sensitive consumer data. What is this article about?

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 18, 2024

with a particular emphasis on the move towards ‘network security controls’. As a reminder, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a comprehensive set of security requirements that all organizations handling cardholder data must adhere to. With the impending retirement of PCI DSS v3.2.1

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

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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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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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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.

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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

JULY 31, 2023

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). The QSA will review the business’s security measures and access controls, and provide a report on their findings.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Reportedly, an unauthorized third party stole data associated with the more than 1 billion Yahoo user accounts back in 2013. 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. “The

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

In an era where digital transactions reign supreme, ensuring the security of payment card data is paramount for businesses. It demonstrates its commitment to security and customer protection, enhancing its reputation as a trustworthy and reliable company. This assessment will help determine the scope of the compliance efforts.

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Stax

MARCH 18, 2025

It ensures the secure transfer of funds from a customer to a merchant via their preferred payment method. A payment processing system is a technology that facilitates the secure transfer of funds from a customer to a merchant. They set interchange fees and security standards for processing payments.

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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. The fashion marketplace company said the information does not include physical addresses or financial data, according to a web post.

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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. According to early reports, the data breach impacted 0.5

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

As if Yahoo didn’t have enough on its plate, the tech company is now facing a probe from the Securities and Exchange Commission as to whether or not it could have acted more promptly in response to two massive data breaches that left over a billion customers’ information compromised. SEC Keeps An Eye On Yahoo. Hold That Selfie.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 4, 2019

Following reports of its data breach last year, Marriott said on Friday (Jan. 4) that the total number of guest records involved in a Starwood database security incident was less than initially disclosed. million encrypted passport numbers in addition to the 5.25 million encrypted passport numbers in addition to the 5.25

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments. billion digital wallet users, or 42.6%

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In particular, PCI DSS for SaaS companies is essential, as these platforms frequently handle sensitive customer information and must adhere to the latest security standards. introduces a stronger focus on flexibility and risk-based approaches, allowing businesses more options for meeting security requirements. PCI DSS v4.0,

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VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In particular, PCI DSS for SaaS companies is essential, as these platforms frequently handle sensitive customer information and must adhere to the latest security standards. introduces a stronger focus on flexibility and risk-based approaches, allowing businesses more options for meeting security requirements. PCI DSS v4.0,

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Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

TL;DR An eCommerce payment solution allows online businesses to accept payments securely and efficiently. Key features to look for in an eCommerce payment solution include security and fraud protection, payment method variety, integration capabilities, chargeback protection and dispute resolution, and global payment support.

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 8, 2023

Your business is at high risk if you have no security measures. Cyberattacks can result in lasting adverse repercussions on the reputation of your network security, as clients and customers can lose faith in your business if their personal data gets leaked.

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My Payment Savvy

JUNE 16, 2025

It collects payment data, secures sensitive information, and connects all parties needed to move money from your customer’s bank to yours. Unlike payment processors, which handle backend money transfers, payment gateways focus on securely capturing payment methods. Smart research now prevents costly mistakes later.

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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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Payments Source

APRIL 20, 2018

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

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Cardfellow

APRIL 27, 2025

The full name (PCI DSS) stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and its a set of rules to help keep cardholders information secure. For a quick refresher, PCI refers to security standards that apply to all businesses that accept credit cards. What is PCI again? Achieving (and maintaining!)

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

Home Chef, the Chicago-based meal kit and food delivery company, announced a data breach after a hacker sold information on its 8 million customers on a dark web marketplace, according to Bleeping Computer. In response to a request for comment from PYMNTS, Home Chef sent a link to its Q&A page about the breach.

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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?

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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. 20), Accutive said it is launching its Data Discovery and Data Masking solutions. In a press release on Wednesday (Feb.

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EBizCharge

JANUARY 14, 2025

Finding the right payment gateway for your business in 2025 is a critical step toward ensuring seamless online transactions, boosting customer satisfaction, and securing your revenue streams. When a customer initiates a payment, the gateway securely transmits the information to the payment processor and the issuing bank for authorization.

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Fi911

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a set of global standards developed to safeguard cardholder data. Compliance ensures robust security practices to prevent breaches and protect sensitive payment card data. Staying up-to-date with PCI-DSS compliance should be a top priority.

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EBizCharge

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They provide a secure platform for processing transactions, ensuring the consumer’s payment information and the merchant’s funds are protected. This account is typically integrated with a payment gateway, which is responsible for the safe transmission of transaction data.

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