VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

In such attacks, cybercriminals exploit weak or reused passwords to breach multiple accounts, leading to significant data breaches and financial losses. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security to the authentication process.

MFA

PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

Any data breach that exposes one of their accounts potentially compromises every account that shares the same password. Requiring any two of these three data points is enough to protect against 99.9 MFA and ML systems can effectively stop current threats, but future hazards will need even more advanced systems.

MFA

VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 27, 2024

In a recent development that has raised concerns across the education sector, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has confirmed a significant data breach involving student information.

FBI

Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

Taking precautions to implement security measures like firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information from cybercriminals. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place.

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. For SaaS platforms, isolating customer data per PCI DSS standards is essential to avoid cross-tenant data exposure.

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. For SaaS platforms, isolating customer data per PCI DSS standards is essential to avoid cross-tenant data exposure.

PCI DSS

Segpay

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Intersection of Data Privacy and Identity Management Source: ID Management Institute Identity management helps authenticate users and makes sure that only authorized individuals can access certain information. Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for internal data access can add an extra layer of security for data handling.

Privacy

Segpay

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

These platforms often rely on a combination of multi-factor authentication (MFA), which may include passwords, biometric verification (e.g., Blockchain’s decentralized nature helps reduce the risk of identity theft and data breaches, offering a promising future for secure, tamper-proof digital identity verification in payments.

Verification

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This negative experience is due to a number of factors, including ineffective communication, unclear directions on how to access their devices, and tedious processes when setting up their accounts that often require multiple password entries and multifactor authentication (MFA) setup.

Multifactor Authentication

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Companies charged with protecting people’s data lost ground in 2020, after an abysmal 2019 of breathtaking data breaches. These authentication methods can stop potential bad actors cold, making the passwords they steal from data breaches useless on their own. There’s no soft version, no smoothing it over.

P2P

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

IBM data said the average cost of a data breach is $3.86 Unfortunately, despite the warnings, Pedersen said corporates thinking about data security are often like consumers thinking about insurance: they don’t realize they need it until something bad happens. “We have a lot of customers not even employing MFA.

Phishing

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

Segregation of Networks: This involves isolating the cardholder data environment (CDE) from the rest of the business’s network. Doing so can help reduce the scope of PCI DSS compliance and minimize the risk of data breaches. Avoid default settings for servers, software applications, and network devices.

PCI DSS

Seon

JUNE 15, 2023

Accordingly, BEC is not just limited to account takeovers and identity theft, but can also be a means for fraudsters to become imposters looking to subject the target company to further data breaches. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to alert you immediately to an unrecognized sign-in attempt.

Email Compromise

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. TL;DR PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. So how can your business stay PCI compliant?

Credit Cards

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

A more focused ATO attack type is known as credential stuffing , which is typically conducted by hackers who possess customer login details that have been exposed in data breaches. The malicious programs can work continuously and rapidly, which boosts the possibility that they will eventually hit the correct combinations.

Credential

Seon

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Verizon Business estimates that 74% of data breaches are down to individuals being absent-minded or tricked by social engineering attacks such as phishing emails. The Importance of Security Awareness Training The fact that so many data breaches occur due to human error highlights the importance of security awareness training.

Security

EBizCharge

JULY 19, 2024

Weak security access protocols Strong access control measures are critical PCI compliance components that ensure only authorized individuals access cardholder data. PDF forms generally can’t enforce role-based access control or multi-factor authentication (MFA), which are fundamental to PCI compliance.

PCI DSS

Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Return to Top Risk of Non-Compliance Each PCI requirement acts as a proactive measure to protect cardholder data, and as a legal framework to isolate and financially penalize non-compliance. When combined with logging (#10), this identifier creates the data trail needed to help remediate an issue, identify the threat vector, and much more.

PCI DSS

VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security requirements that apply to all organizations that process, store, or transmit cardholder data. These requirements are designed to protect sensitive cardholder information and prevent data breaches. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0

PCI DSS

Stax

JULY 9, 2024

Data breaches that compromise consumer payment or sensitive business data, identity theft, and other forms of fraudulent transactions are all current threats of doing business—however, that is simply part of doing business in today’s digital age. What is the future of EFTs?

Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA)

Seon

JANUARY 29, 2024

Educate your users: Remind users to prioritize password security, encourage the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA), and suggest the use of VPNs on public Wi-Fi networks. This could be accidental, or more sophisticated, for example following a mass phishing email campaign.

Account Takeovers

EBizCharge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Security: Salesforce adheres to stringent security protocols, such as PCI compliance, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and advanced data encryption, to safeguard payment data. Encryption, fraud detection systems, and regular security audits protect business financial information and customer payment data.

Processors

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

I don’t think Alexa is road-ready for true voice biometric determination for an MFA [multi-factor authentication], even in-home,” IntraNext CEO Patrick Brown told Karen Webster in a recent interview. The executive said IntraNext isn’t fielding as many questions following the Equifax data breach as might be expected.

Authentication

Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Encryption ensures data security both when stored and when transmitted.    Limiting access to only authorized personnel, implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and employing data masking techniques reduce the risk of data breaches. 

Process

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The number of facilities looking for alternatives has doubled since 2018, with 17 percent utilizing MFA to better protect against fraud. This type of MFA will combine certain KBA elements, such as usernames, with alternate authentication measures that are harder to obtain in data breaches.

MFA

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 5, 2025

Implement security controls Deploy required cybersecurity measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA), data encryption, and segregation of duties. Focus on core security measures like multi-factor authentication (MFA), encryption, and access management. Loss of Client Confidence : Erosion of client trust in data protection.

SWIFT

Segpay

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These providers offer features like single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and identity governance, all delivered through a secure cloud environment. Benefits of Adopting IDaaS Solutions Enhanced Security One of the primary benefits of IDaaS is the enhanced security it provides.

Verification

EBizCharge

MAY 12, 2025

It plays a significant role in preventing data breaches and fraudulent transactions by removing legitimate payment data from transactions. Authentication goes beyond basic passwords to provide multiple layers of identity verification, helping merchants prevent fraud and protect customer data.

Process