PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2019

In a recent series of attacks, security researchers claim they have found indications that a hacking group linked to the Chinese government has been going around two-factor authentication (2FA). The primary targets of the group were managed service providers (MSPs) and government entities.

MSPS

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

apps at work, according to research from Harmon.ie It’s unsurprising, then, that managed service providers (MSPs), which often specialize in providing IT services to their business customers, have been forced to quickly address data management challenges – not only for the MSP itself, but for their clients, too.

MSPS

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

During 2024, the WatchGuard Threat Lab predicts that a smart prompt engineer ‒ whether a criminal attacker or researcher ‒ will crack the code and manipulate an LLM into leaking private data. ““In 2024, the emerging threats targeting companies and individuals will be even more intense, complicated, and difficult to manage.

Cybersecurity

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Research potential partners, including software providers, MSPs, consultants, and others, assessing their reputations, financial soundness, and track records. Strive for consistency in project evaluations and push the team to identify alternatives, along with the pros and cons of each.

Technology

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

In a survey of 1,700 managed service providers (MSPs) that work with a combined 100,000 SMBs, Datto found that 99 percent of respondents agree ransomware attacks will probably pick up this year and next. Researchers noted that it’s not surprising that some businesses are so willing to pay the ransom.

Ransomware

EBizCharge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A merchant services provider (MSP) is an intermediary between banks, card networks, and merchants, ensuring smooth and secure transactions between businesses and their customers. MSPs provide payment technology that enables businesses to process digital payments, such as credit, debit, and ACH/eCheck transactions.

Service Provider

PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2017

Intel pointed to research from Gartner and CompuCom that found 70 percent of all retail breaches happen at the point of sale. What’s more, Intel said the security environment is particularly demanding in the retail market, with POS systems constantly at risk of being attacked by sophisticated bad guys.

MSPS

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 5, 2023

ISOs (Independent Sales Organizations) or MSPs (Merchant Service Providers) ISOs, or Independent Sales Organizations , act as intermediaries between merchants and acquirers. Collaborating with acquirers, ISOs facilitate the establishment and management of payment processing systems for merchants.

Processors

Ikajo

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Other Fintech solution providers Companies that offer financial technology solutions, such as banks, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), Merchant Service Providers (MSPs), and other Fintechs, can diversify their offerings and extend their service spectrum by integrating white-label payment gateways seamlessly branded under their corporate brand.

Payment Gateways

The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Email attacks on managed service providers (MSPs) also increased. Unsurprisingly, phishing was the preferred attack vector for attackers to breach MSP networks, with 33 per cent experiencing email phishing campaigns. per cent) of all emails received in H2 2024 were spam, with 1.4 per cent containing malware or phishing links.

MSPS