3 Ways to Help Prevent Card Testing
As a business owner or manager, card testing can be challenging to catch without reliable fraud detection tools. Here are 3 ways to help prevent card testing....
01 September, 2021
Security
4 Tips to Prevent Fraud and How the BASYS Risk Department Will Help
Consumers prefer cards over all other forms of payment, making accepting cards necessary for most businesses. But accepting cards comes with additional risk. Fortunately, there are things that you can do and tools you can use to minimize losses and improve security....
09 June, 2021
Fuel Retailers Must Meet EMV Requirements at The Pump or Assume Fraud Liability
While many businesses are already required to accept EMV, fuel retailers’ deadline to accept EMV chip cards at the pump is upon us. Here is what you need to know....
01 April, 2021
PCI Compliance Never Ends—Are You Getting the Help You Need?
Is your credit card processor helping you understand and complete PCI Compliance requirements? Your processor should be able to simplify the process, reducing both the time and money it takes for your business to become PCI compliant....
05 March, 2020
Protect Your E-Commerce Business From the Threat of Mixed-Cart Fraud
Mixed-cart fraud is a two-step process created by fraudsters to circumvent traditional fraud detection methods. Keep reading for tips to protect your business from this crafty new threat. ...
26 February, 2020
PCI Compliance: How Security Standards Impact Software Vendors
For software vendors, the first step in the PCI Compliance journey will be determining what level of compliance your solution needs to meet. Here's what you need to know to keep client data secure and reduce the burden PCI requirements place on your software company....
13 February, 2020
Your Guide to Chargebacks and How to Shield Your Business From Them
Every business is potentially subject to a chargeback! Chargebacks occur when a cardholder disputes a transaction directly with the card issuer and can be initiated for a variety of reasons, including fraud, dissatisfaction with a purchase, product failure, etc....
07 November, 2019
Your Processor is Holding Your Funds—What Now?
Having funds held is a frustrating and confusing situation. For some businesses, held funds can even cause serious cash flow issues. We’re here to provide insight on why funds are held, and insider tips to keep money flowing into your account. ...
03 October, 2019
What is Formjacking & What Can Your Business Do to Prevent It?
Following in the footsteps of ransomware and cryptojacking, the latest threat is called formjacking and it’s already posing a massive risk to online businesses and their customers. In 2018, formjacking compromised 4,818 websites every month. Here’s what you need to know: ...
08 July, 2019
Can You Spot a Phishing Email? Watch Out for These 3 Red Flags
Phishing is a fraudulent practice where a target is contacted via email, telephone, or text message by someone pretending to represent a legitimate organization. It’s an unfortunate reality that phishing has become commonplace, but the problem is even more pervasive than many realize. Are you...
29 May, 2019
How to Protect Your Business from Card-Not-Present Fraud
As EMV chip cards become more and more prominent throughout the US, fraudsters are turning their attention to more vulnerable targets: online businesses. Here are our top tips to protect your business from card-not-present fraud:...
12 March, 2019
Top 5 Security Risks in Credit Card Payments (And How to Conquer Them)
In this day and age, accepting credit cards is a necessity for your business. But accepting credit cards means accepting the unique challenges and risks that accompany them. Keep reading for our top 5 security risks in credit card payments (and how to protect your...
29 January, 2019
What Biometrics Means for Your Business
Say goodbye to PIN amnesia, because new authentication methods are coming very soon. Let’s look at why customers prefer biometrics....
03 October, 2018
Easy Steps to Protect Your Customers’ Data
Scammers are always pushing to find the vulnerabilities in your security programs and systems. By choosing the right payment processor, and taking the steps outlined below, you can do a lot to protect your customers’ data....
19 September, 2018
What is PCI Compliance?
PCI DSS is a set of standards created to ensure safe credit card handling practices. Learn how to become PCI compliant, and avoid unnecessary fines....
03 May, 2018