December 12, 2016

Floki Bot: Funny Name, Financial Nightmare?

2 min read - Floki Bot is more versatile than most banking Trojans because it uses spear phishing methods and the RIG exploit kit to steal credit card track data.

Retail November 18, 2016

Retail Cybersecurity: Black Friday and Cyber Monday Are Upon Us

4 min read - Retail cybersecurity is critical during the holiday season, particularly during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday national shopping events.

October 10, 2016

Malware Threats Go Where the Money Is

2 min read - Legendary bank robber Willie Sutton famously explained that he robs banks “because that’s where the money is.” Cybercriminals are taking a page out of Sutton’s book, targeting point-of-sale (POS) systems, whether physically or online, to expand their malware threats. For…

September 8, 2016

Point-of-Sale Data Breach Goes to the Cloud

2 min read - During a recent point-of-sale data breach, attackers made off with client data regarding products, sales, passwords and electronic signatures.

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.

August 11, 2016

POS Malware Raises Its Head Yet Again

2 min read - Researchers at security firm PandaLabs discovered a new POS malware that uses LogMeln to attack hundreds of POS machines in minutes.

August 9, 2016

POS Security: Experts Crack Credit Defenses, Offer Tips to Stay Safe

2 min read - POS security is a high-priority issue for users and retailers alike as cybercriminals continue to target Track 2 data at a high rate.

X-Force August 9, 2016

When Souvenirs Cost More Than Pocket Change: Mobile Point-of-Sale Hazards

4 min read - Mobile point-of-sale technology is useful for small businesses, large enterprise retail chains and global sporting competitions alike.

X-Force August 1, 2016

Point-of-Sale Hazards: Skimming the Surface of Global Sporting Events

4 min read - Travelers around the globe are at high risk of robbery. While payment cards can be much simpler than cash, point-of-sale hazards pose a significant threat.

June 28, 2016

POS Malware Delivers Credit Card Theft at Hundreds of Restaurants

2 min read - Customers may have gotten a lot more than a slice of pizza thanks to a POS malware called PunkeyPOS targeting hundreds of pizza restaurants in the U.S.