Gary Warner, a computer forensics researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says malware aimed at POS systems isn't likely to affect ATMs. But others say the threat to ATMs is viable.
In this exclusive interview, Tim Horton of First Data explains how the nation's largest credit card processor is helping financial institutions and merchants mitigate risks posed by malware and DDoS attacks.
Providers of technologies employees acquire through unconventional channels that could bypass their employers' supply-chain controls are known as "shadow suppliers." Here's why you should care about them.
In the aftermath of an international $45 million cyberheist and ATM cash-out scheme, experts say pinpointing the source of such a massive breach can be difficult. Why?
Malware attacks against retailers are becoming more common. Many breaches linked to these attacks could be prevented, experts say, if merchants took more steps to lock down networks and point-of-sale devices.
Why are ATM cash-out schemes expected to increase - especially in the U.S.? John Buzzard of FICO's Card Alert Service offers insights, based on federal investigators' most recent global fraud bust.
A 143-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average proves the power of social media and the havoc it can cause when an account gets hacked. It's time for social media companies to tighten the authentication process.
The UK government pledges at Infosecurity Europe to help businesses improve cybersecurity. But it's going to take more than vouchers and training to address Europe's top threats to security and privacy.
Card fraud linked to a POS malware attack against certain retailers in Kentucky continues, even though the breach has been contained, says Marjorie Meadors of Louisville-based Republic Bank.
Schnucks, a grocery chain that last month revealed it suffered a POS network attack, now says millions of payment cards were likely exposed. How many stores were affected, and was Schnucks PCI compliant?
Global Payments Inc. says it has closed the door on the investigation into the breach it discovered in March 2012. The Atlanta-based processor explains steps it's taken to reinstate PCI compliance.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Schnucks, the St. Louis-based grocery chain that last month announced its point-of-sale network had been attacked by "malicious computer code."
A point-of-sale-software vulnerability is to blame for a malware attack that exposed hundreds of debit and credit accounts in one southeastern city, a card issuer says. The attack highlights increasing POS risks.
The Schnucks grocery store chain has confirmed it was attacked by "malicious computer code" that captured and compromised payment details associated with debit and credit cards used at its stores.
More hackers are attacking payment processors and merchants with enhanced malware to compromise credit and debit card data. What steps can be taken to thwart the threat?
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