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MasterCard announces product future around EMV

Greg Masters February 07, 2012

The EMV standard, widely considered an effective way to curb counterfeit card fraud because it requires a microchip to be embedded in a credit or debit card or on a mobile device, is gradually picking up steam in the U.S.

Visa advises on more secure credit card transactions

Dan Kaplan January 16, 2012

Visa has issued best practices that detail how retailers, card issuers and processors can upgrade their credit card transaction technology to a chip-based model, so to avoid burdensome complexity, cost and time to market.

Zappos breach affects 24M, opens door for more attacks

Greg Masters January 16, 2012

Hackers breached a server belonging to online retailer Zappos and made off with the personal information of 24 million customers, though no credit card numbers were involved.

Hackers steal 200,000 card numbers from wholesaler

Angela Moscaritolo December 19, 2011

Hackers breached the systems of New York-based food services wholesaler Restaurant Depot, and stole hundreds of thousands of credit and debit card numbers.

Online privacy and security breeds customer confidence

Chris Babel, CEO, TRUSTe December 09, 2011

Studies show that online consumers are concerned about security and privacy. That means web retailers must ensure they are taking all the steps necessary to ensure a safe and transparent shopping experience.