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What is card testing?

If a fraudster wants to check that they can use their stolen card data to make purchases, they may run test transactions on e-Commerce stores. If the transactions are approved, the fraudster knows that the card data is valid and that they can then continue to use the card data for further transactions.… Read More “What is card testing?”

How does EMV help to prevent fraud?

During an EMV transaction the chip on the card creates a unique code that the card issuer authenticates before they approve or decline the transaction. This makes it difficult for fraudsters to copy and use the card’s data because the unique code won’t work for another transaction.… Read More “How does EMV help to prevent fraud?”

What can I do to protect my business against hackers?

You can reduce the risk of a hacker attack on your business by doing the following:

Installing security software and keeping it up to date
Limiting access to your wireless network
Keeping work and personal devices separate
Keeping “backroom” technology away from the sales floor
Limiting administrative access on business devices
Ensuring your employees understand the latest payment technologies
Regularly training your employees

Limiting access to your wireless network

Limiting access to your wireless network reduces the risk of your network being hacked.… Read More “What can I do to protect my business against hackers?”

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Limiting access to your wireless network