image from thesslstore A leading cause of business payment data breaches are the use of default or weak passwords. An astonishing 81% of company data breaches are due to poor passwords according to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach investigations Report (New report anticipated soon). Many employees...
The aftermath of the Target breach has raised concern and hopefully greater awareness to the benefits of PCI Compliance. To help increase awareness on POS Malware we’ve covered a few in our previous post, and will continue to cover more in today’s post. First up,...
Online shopping has created an environment that can be easily exploited by criminals....
Always be watching for irregularities on your credit card statements and always report suspicious transactions to your bank or credit card processor....
What is credit card fraud and how can it affect my business? Credit card fraud affects almost every business in Canada. Credit card fraud is responsible for the majority of all fraudulent transactions. Take preventative measures so your business isn’t targeted. It is crucial to have measures...
MasterCard SecureCode and Verified by Visa offer preventative measures for fraud protection, going a step further, adding an extra layer of security when entering your sensitive credit card information online. Using a registered private code, similar to a PIN, adds protection against unauthorized use of...
A secure business helps customers feel safe when disclosing their personal data. This holds true when selling goods and services online. Here are some tips to help you examine the security for your online business. Write and post your security policy Write a clear security policy that...
Accepting Chip and PIN credit and debit cards is a big change for businesses in Canada....
In the first post about the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, we outlined the 12 requirements. Now that you have learned the requirements, it is important to be sure that your business know how to take action and put these security measures into effect. How...
What does PCI DSS mean? The “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard” is a recent change to credit card processing security standards. How does the PCI DSS affect Credit Card Payment Processing? The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council developed the PCI DSS to increase data security in...