Security
How to increase physical security for your small business
Is your small business physically secure? With all the focus on cybersecurity,...
15 small business tips for 2024
Your customers’ needs and preferences will continue to evolve in 2024. Evolve...
What is a card-not-present (CNP) transaction?
Card-not-present (CNP) transactions are on the rise as eCommerce sales continue to...
5 ways to upgrade your small business cybersecurity for 2024 (and beyond)
A cyberattack could be devastating for your business. Educating yourself and your...
Tech essentials for building a small business startup
For those starting a small business, the right technology can help make...
How to help prevent shoplifting in retail stores
Preventing shoplifting is vital for protecting a store's assets, ensuring a positive...
Common cyber security terms and definitions: Harpooning vs spear phishing vs spoofing
How can we help reduce fraudulent risks if we don’t know these...
Importance of cybersecurity training for employees
Cyberattacks are on the rise, and losses from breaches can be devastating....
Why is contactless payment good for small businesses? Here are 5 myths debunked.
Contactless payments have surged in popularity, but some merchants still hesitate to...
Credit cards vs. debit cards: Pros, cons, and security concerns
Debit and credit cards are both convenient forms of payment consumers use...
Importance of cybersecurity for restaurants
The shift to online business means increased vulnerability to cyber attacks. Though...
Your small business checklist: 25 things to do before the year ends
As we approach the end of another calendar year, here’s a list...
What are fileless attacks? [Plus: 6 prevention strategies]
As a small business owner in a hyperconnected world, you may be...
Detecting and preventing eGift card fraud
Most small business owners love the idea of gift cards — and for good...
How to identify and help prevent fraud in your business
For small business owners, fraud can have short- and long-term financial impacts....
PCI 2.0 vs. PCI 3.0: What are the differences?
As with most regulatory guidelines, PCI standards evolve with time, usually to...
The 4 biggest cybersecurity threats and how to protect your business
If you’re used to doing business as an in-person operation, you may...
What is small business insurance? Here’s what you need to know
Although competition and other market forces may be responsible for many of...
Credit card processing tips for small businesses
Below are four credit card processing tips for small business owners. Use...
What happens when a company experiences a data breach?
As a customer, your credit card issuer or bank may offer liability protection,...
Tap or dip? Are contactless cards safer than chip cards?
In recent years, the payment industry has encouraged customers and businesses to...
What is PCI compliance?
Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance refers to the data security standards that...
How to help detect and prevent merchant account fraud
Credit card fraud continues to rise as criminals develop even more inventive...
6 best practices for securing your eCommerce website
How eCommerce fraud happens When customers pay for goods or services on...
Minimize security risks with fraud management tools
Fraud management tools have always been important within the payments industry. Yet...
What is EMV credit card processing?
Short for Europay, Mastercard and Visa, EMV card processing leverages fraud-reducing technology...
What is a dynamic CVV?
Shopping online or via mobile offers important advantages for consumers and merchants...
What is credit card skimming?
Credit card skimming is one of the most damaging forms of card-based...
How to detect in-store credit card fraud
With data security breaches in the news all the time, consumers and...
What is the difference between a chargeback and a refund – and how to avoid them
In the retail world, chargeback and refund are two terms often used interchangeably to...
How to detect and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) fraud
As more businesses move their operations online, customers are increasingly required to...
How secure are NFC payments?
Short for “near field communication,” NFC allows devices in close proximity to...
Entering your zip code helps prevent credit card fraud
Have you ever used your credit card at a retail store and...
Is ACH secure?
The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is a federally-regulated electronic network used by banks...
How does tokenization work?
Tokenization is one of the most popular security measures that merchants, payment processors,...
What is Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)?
Point-to-point encryption (P2PE) is an advanced security tool that helps protect the...
Mobile deposits carry higher fraud risk
Depositing checks has evolved over the years. Self-service ATMs removed the need...
How does Apple Pay® compare to EMV® (chip & PIN)?
Credit card fraud continues to rise, and data breaches are more common....
2FA: What it is & why it’s crucial for merchant security
Small businesses are prime targets for average hackers looking to score valuable...
How to reduce loyalty program fraud
“Gaming” a loyalty program? Believe it or not, it happens. But there...
Are you controlling for these 10 small business risks?
Roughly 20% of small businesses fail in their first year of operation,...
5 types of restaurant employee theft, and how to prevent them
Employee theft is a major problem in the restaurant industry. From unlicensed...
Clover clocks in at less than three seconds for EMV transactions
Let’s face it. EMV hasn’t been easy. This week marks the one-year...
Data breaches: How safe is your business? (Part I)
The headlines are increasingly filled with data breaches at some of the...
