Data Protection June 24, 2015

Is PCI Compliance Enough to Protect Us From Advanced Threats?

2 min read - The security standards being adopted by the payment card industry (PCI) are not without vulnerabilities that could leave personal information at risk.

Data Protection June 19, 2015

The POS Malware Epidemic: The Most Dangerous Vulnerabilities and Malware

9 min read - POS malware continues to grow as a problem plaguing retailers, but with knowledge and a few best practices, organizations can protect customer data.

June 9, 2015

Unwelcome Guest: New MalumPOS Causes Headaches for Hospitality Sector

2 min read - The new MalumPOS malware targets the hospitality sector and any companies running Oracle MICROS, stealing customer credit card data through POS systems.

May 18, 2015

Second Sally Beauty Data Breach in 15 Months Highlights POS Threats

3 min read - A data breach at Sally Beauty Holdings — the second in just over a year — highlights POS security risks currently facing businesses of all sizes.

April 15, 2015

Annual Threat Report: POS, HTTPS and SCADA Attacks on the Rise

2 min read - An annual threat report on the biggest IT security issues says CISOs should be concerned about cybercriminals hitting POS, SCADA and HTTPS systems.

April 15, 2015

One-Man POS Malware Campaign Snags Data From More Than 22,000 Payment Cards

3 min read - A new POS malware family is being used to steal payment card data in Brazil and the United States, according to a recent report from Trend Micro.

March 24, 2015

PoSeidon Malware Dives Deep Into Retail Systems to Steal Customer Data

2 min read - The so-called PoSeidon malware, discovered by Cisco, is being used to steal credit card data and other information from retail organizations.

December 3, 2014

POS Malware May Ring Up Even More Trouble for Retailers and Customers

2 min read - Researchers have discovered LusyPOS, an advanced form of POS malware, that may fetch up to $2,000 from cybercriminals who use it to steal customer data.

October 30, 2014

Backoff Malware Not Backing Down With 57 Percent Increase in Q3

2 min read - With a 57 percent increase in infections from Backoff malware from August to September, companies must examine their security intelligence.

August 28, 2014

Backoff Hacker Tool: Secret Service Warns Target Malware Still Active

3 min read - According to a recent Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security release, the Backoff hacker tool is still alive and well in American POS systems.