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Here is a link to the PCI official “Quick Reference” though be warned it’s still 38 pages long. The end of the guide includes QR codes for specific topics to provide additional information and resources. Many businesses find PCI compliance confusing and frustrating, and there are times when it feels like you need a degree …
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Many businesses, especially smaller companies, don’t think much about credit and debit card fraud. But oversights and not using proper anti-fraud tools can add up to expensive mistakes. Taking precautions can help minimize your risk. Fraud Prevention for Business Cash may still be king but its dethronement seems imminent as America, and the world, turn …
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Riskified is a software-as-a-service company that offers chargeback prevention and fraud management for mid-market and enterprise level businesses, specifically online retailers. The company boasts clients such as Aldo, Skullcandy, Burlington Coat Factory, Mattel, Swarovski, Prada, and more. With fraudsters increasingly turning to the internet as a result of increased in-person security due to chip cards, …
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OmniShield Assure is a PCI and security program. The company says that the main benefits are improved security and reduced financial risk. If you’re paying for the program, you’ll probably see it on your statement among other monthly fees. Note: OmniShield Assure was originally created by Vantiv, which was purchased by Worldpay. Then Worldpay was …
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Available from American Express, SafeKey provides an addition layer of protection for online transactions made with an American Express card. What is American Express SafeKey? SafeKey is American Express’ version of a 3D Secure authentication tool to help both cardholders and businesses protect against unauthorized online Amex transactions. Cardholders are automatically enrolled in the SafeKey …
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It’s a huge opportunity to beat sales forecasts, but fraud can quickly eat into the revenues generated. Data breaches are on the rise, and, while you see the increased holiday traffic as a way to be nice to customers, hackers see it as an opportunity to be naughty. Protecting customer information and securing financial transactions …
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There are several good techniques for fighting fraud, including biometrics and multi-factor authentication, but alone, they aren’t enough. Instead, payment providers and the card networks need to dig into the vast amount of payment information that’s produced every day to find patterns that indicate likely fraudulent activities. They can then use this data to find …
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Credit and debit card fraud cause losses in the billions. Anything that can reduce the impact of fraud will significantly improve confidence throughout the payments marketplace and save businesses money. One potential way to fight fraud is through the use of biometrics — your uniquely identifying personal features like fingerprints, voice, face, or eyes. Let’s …
