Secure Payment Processing

Online Christmas shopping allows you to avoid the crowds, the agitation, and the stress of shopping for presents at the mall. But online shopping also has its drawbacks, because it comes with certain security risks. To avoid any type of financial misfortune this Christmas, here is a brief tutorial on how to stay safe while…

When dealing with cyberattacks, prevention is not enough. Companies can employ the best security measures, from employee training to state of the art antivirus software, and still suffer a data breach. It happens to governments, militaries, and Fortune 500 corporations. This means that mitigation has to be a part of your overall cybersecurity strategy. The…

3 Strategies for Merchants to Protect Themselves against Cyber Attacks We’ve all heard about how damaging data breaches can be. A good example would be the 2014 breach that compromised 1.2 billion usernames and passwords, and 500 million emails. This breach was uncovered by Hold Security, an information security firm from Milwaukee, and it turns…

Since 2014, data breaches have been a staple for news coverage, with giant corporations such as Target and Home Depot being victims of cybercrime. These companies have invested considerable sums of money into security, which goes to show the tenacity and determination of cybercriminals. But small to medium sized businesses are also in the crosshairs,…

The holidays are an exciting, and sometimes chaotic time of the year, where money changes hands, and bags chock full of products are everywhere. It’s part of what makes Christmas great. Unfortunately, it’s also what makes the holiday season a prime target for thieves. Both buyers and businesses suffer theft losses during this season. For…

Technology is an essential part of building and maintaining a thriving business. From increasing productivity, to streamlining business processes, technology is continuously advancing, and business leaders often jump at the chance to invest in technological progress. However, as technology gets more complex, there are more dark corners that can be exploited by bad actors. This…

Are Consumers Still Concerned About the Security of Their Payment Card Data? Perception often times affects the reality of business, even if that perception is wrong. A case in point is the fact that, according to Transaction Network Services, a telecommunication and financial data solutions provider, 85 percent of adults within the United States, Australia…

Cybersecurity should be a concern for every business, large or small. We often hear in the news about multinational online security hacks, but we aren’t exposed to the breaches happening regularly to small businesses. Small businesses are at equal risk of online security threats to large organizations, with about 20 percent of all small to…