Security News

“WannaCrypt” ransomware scam demands payment in advance!
2018-06-22 13:58

To avoid the need for actual ransomware, just insist on payment up front...

Avoid ransomware payments by establishing a solid data backup plan
2018-06-19 13:21

Ransomware is major threat to critical enterprise data, but the risk can be mitigated with an extensive enterprise-wide data backup plan.

Dixons Carphone breach: Personal and payment card info compromised
2018-06-13 19:57

Dixons Carphone, the multinational electrical and telecommunications retailer that holds over 2,000 stores across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, has suffered a security breach. About the...

Dixons Carphone Breach: 5.9 Million Payment Cards Exposed
2018-06-13 12:33

1.2 Million Nonfinancial Records Also at Risk, Electronics Giant WarnsThe U.K.'s Dixons Carphone is investigating a data breach that resulted in the suspected exposure of 5.9 million payment cards...

Dixons Carphone 'fesses to mega-breach: Probes 'attempt to compromise' 5.9m payment cards
2018-06-13 09:38

Over a million records containing 'personal data' also affected Retailer Dixons Carphone has gone public about a hack attack involving 5.9 million payment cards and 1.2 million personal data records.…

Hackers target payment transfer system at Chile's biggest bank
2018-06-11 14:51

SWIFT-linked system was the target, claim infosec types Banco de Chile has become the latest victim in a string of cyber attacks targeting the payment transfer systems of banks.…

As Payments Speed Up, How Can Fraud Be Minimized?
2018-05-17 13:03

Knowing as many details as possible about the customer, the payment and the recipient is a critical component of stopping fraud as payments become faster, says anti-fraud specialist David Barnhardt.

Chili's Restaurants Hit by Payment Card Breach
2018-05-14 03:56

People who recently paid with their credit or debit card at a Chili’s restaurant may have had their information stolen by cybercriminals, according to Dallas-based Brinker International. Brinker,...

Real-Time Payment Networks Face Off Against Fraudsters
2018-05-11 12:48

With the rise of P2P payment networks and the U.S. working toward a real-time national payments network, the push is on to battle fraudsters. Also, attackers are hacking legitimate websites to...

Faster Payments: Effective Fraud Mitigation Strategies
2018-05-08 19:33

Expert Insights on Fraud Management for Payment NetworksPayments are getting faster, and so is payments fraud. A robust fraud management strategy focusing on strong authentication, customer...