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February 28, 2018 28 Feb'18
Visa reports EMV chip cards thwart fraud, but criminals adapting

Visa points to a 70% drop in fraud due to EMV chip cards, as consumers and merchants adopt the new payment card technology. But criminals are shifting their own focus to adapt.
September 06, 2017 06 Sep'17
Risk & Repeat: Payment card security a growing concern

In this week's Risk & Repeat podcast, SearchSecurity editors discuss new research from Verizon on payment card security and the effectiveness of PCI DSS compliance for enterprises.
September 01, 2017 01 Sep'17
Enterprise compliance with PCI DSS is up, says Verizon

News roundup: More than half of enterprises are in compliance with PCI DSS, according to a Verizon report. Plus, Turla is on the attack again with a new campaign, and more.
August 04, 2016 04 Aug'16
EMV cards, PIN pads vulnerable to man in the middle attacks

Researchers at Black Hat 2016 poked holes in chip and PIN security by demonstrating simple attacks that can intercept EMV card transaction data, including CVV codes and PINs.

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tokenization

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RFC 1918

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Fighting PCI non-compliance could require new frameworks, zero trust

Falling PCI DSS compliance rates could force the PCI Security Standards Council to be more open to other regulatory frameworks and make enterprises aim higher in terms of data security. Could zero trust be part of the solution? Continue Reading
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5 PCI DSS best practices to improve compliance

Increased rates of PCI noncompliance are worth examining, as are PCI DSS best practices and tips for small and medium-sized companies. Read more in-depth compliance coverage here. Continue Reading
How PCI DSS compliance milestones can be a GDPR measuring stick

Constantly evolving regulations can cause confusion for security officers, but sometimes, there is process overlap. Here's how achieving compliance with PCI DSS can help meet GDPR mandates. Continue Reading
Key steps to put your zero-trust security plan into action

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How can a distributed guessing attack obtain payment card data?

Attackers can gather payment card data by carrying out distributed guessing with a minimal amount of existing information. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this attack works. Continue Reading
What caused the ClixSense privacy breach that exposed user data?

A privacy breach at ClixSense led to user account details being put up for sale. Expert Michael Cobb explains how companies should be held accountable for their security practices. Continue Reading
How do man-in-the-middle attacks on PIN pads expose credit card data?

Passive man-in-the-middle attacks on PIN pads can lead to attackers stealing credit card details. Expert Nick Lewis explains how companies can mitigate these attacks. Continue Reading