Charles

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detecting and preventing friendly fraud

The Anatomy of a Friendly Fraud Transaction—and How to Spot It Early

Helpful insights into friendly fraud transactions reveal key warning signs to detect early and prevent loss—discover how to protect your business effectively.
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How Network Tokenization Reduces Not‑Present Fraud by Double Digits

Discover how network tokenization can dramatically cut not-present fraud, and learn the key strategies that make your digital payments more secure.
iot vending machine attacks

Skimming 3.0: New Tactics Targeting IoT Vending Machines

More advanced than ever, Skimming 3.0 exploits IoT vending machines through remote cyberattacks, revealing new threats you need to understand.
preparing for emv secure payments

Getting Ready for Card‑Not‑Present EMVCo Secure Payment Confirmation

The key to mastering Card-Not-Present EMVCo Secure Payment Confirmation begins with understanding essential upgrades and strategies to stay ahead in digital security.
unauthorized access through exploited authorization

Dissecting an Authorization Flow: Where Fraudsters Sneak In

Keen insights reveal how fraudsters infiltrate authorization flows; understanding these tactics is crucial to safeguarding your system from unseen breaches.
hidden security features unused

Smart POS Terminals: Security Features You Might Not Be Using

Smart POS terminals offer advanced security features you may be missing out on—discover how unlocking these tools can safeguard your business today.
rising contactless payment limits

Contactless Limits Are Rising—Here’s How Issuers Decide the Threshold

Contactless limits are rising as issuers weigh security, consumer habits, and technology, and understanding their decision process reveals how safety and convenience are balanced.
cvv storage vulnerabilities persist

CVV in the Clear? Why Storage Missteps Still Happen in 2025

Ineffective storage practices still expose sensitive CVV data in 2025—discover how to avoid costly security mistakes before it’s too late.
encryption versus tokenization comparison

End‑to‑End Encryption vs. Tokenization: Which Protects Card Data Better?

Understanding whether end-to-end encryption or tokenization offers better card data protection can be crucial—discover which method truly keeps your information safe.