E-commerce businesses are experiencing an unprecedented boom, with many reporting holiday-level sales as the new normal. That’s a good thing, but online retailers need to watch out for a corresponding rise in fraud as well....
During COVID-19, a large volume of bank employees are working remotely, many branches have changed to drive-through only, and loan specialists are scrambling to help business clients get financial help. Compared to these problems, cybersecurity might become an afterthought, and that’s exactly what cybercriminals are...
In just a few weeks, social distancing due to COVID-19 has changed the business landscape, creating cancelations, restrictions, and many, many closures. In response, card networks are anticipating a spike in chargebacks....
Every time there’s worldwide panic or confusion, someone will try to take advantage. So, as expected, the rise of COVID-19 has spawned an entirely different type of pandemic—one where scammers try to dupe unsuspecting victims....
Is your solution compliant? For software vendors, the first step in the PCI journey is determining what level of compliance your solution needs to meet....
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
When asked to provide your own social security number, suspicion is understandable. But, when opening a credit card processing account, there is a very good reason that this information is requested. Let’s talk about why you’re asked for this information and what it’s used for....
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. ...
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: ...
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...
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:...
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...