Fraud Protection August 24, 2016

Chip-and-PIN Fraud: The New Face of Credit Crime?

3 min read - As companies increasingly adopt EMV technology for point-of-sale terminals, attackers are finding new ways to commit chip-and-PIN fraud.

Malware July 21, 2016

The Brazilian Malware Landscape: A Dime a Dozen and Going Strong

6 min read - Although Brazilian malware tends to be unsophisticated, cybercrime continues to thrive due to the general population's lack of security awareness.

June 7, 2016

Need for Speed: FastPOS Chooses Swift, Tosses Subtle

2 min read - FastPOS is a point-of-sale malware that favors speed of subtlety — and it could be the next big threat to small or understaffed organizations.

December 21, 2015

Pro POS Malware: Not Quite Professional-Grade?

2 min read - According to security researchers, new Pro POS malware doesn't exactly live up to its sophisticated hype even though it's adept at skimming basic data.

November 18, 2015

In the Bag? Secure Chip-and-PIN Card Adoption Still Slow in US

2 min read - Organizations in the U.S. have been slow to adopt chip-and-PIN payment cards, leading nine state attorneys general to voice their support for the cause.

Fraud Protection October 30, 2015

Online Fraud Hits New High in 2015 — and It’s Going for Broke

3 min read - Online fraud is growing, but retailers can enhance cybersecurity for customers through identity authentication and fraud prevention strategies.

Retail October 21, 2015

Chip-and-PIN Is Here, but It’s Not a Credit Card Security Cure-All

2 min read - Chip-and-PIN technology is being rolled out across the U.S., but the transition isn't going to solve all the security problems that plague retailers.

Fraud Protection August 28, 2015

Travel Security: Protecting Your Personal and Corporate Wallets While Traveling

3 min read - Best practices for travel security span everything from personal safety to managing company wire transfers and business credit cards.

Fraud Protection August 26, 2015

Chip-and-PIN Credit Cards: Five Best Practices for Secure, Compliant Infrastructure

3 min read - The implementation of chip-and-PIN credit cards is going to change how organizations do business. Here are five best practices for adopting the technology.

Banking & Finance May 21, 2015

Leveraging Social Media for Card Cracking

3 min read - Card cracking, also know as card popping, is a relatively unsophisticated debit card fraud scheme flying under the radar at financial institutions.