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It’s that time again, where we look back at the year passed and assess how the threat landscape has changed—for better and for worse. The 2013 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals that last year was not only defined by the varied nature of cyberattacks, but also by the increased frequency of these incidents in general. Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, PCI Compliance, Small Business, Verizon DBIR, web security
While online-based businesses may not have the long history enjoyed by their brick-and-mortar predecessors, many helped to pioneer the digital shopping experience and make it what it is today. With that goal in mind, eCommerce merchant Batteries4Less.com was one of the first online stores of its kind, a move that has branded them one of Read more…
Tags: case study, eCommerce, sales conversions, web security
With the PCI DSS 3.0 release only 6 months away, compliance should be on every merchant’s mind. Nevertheless, these regulations often come as an afterthought, especially for Level 3 and Level 4 businesses. As the number of online shoppers continues to grow, there are more and more opportunities for cybercriminals to strike. Increased vigilance on Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, mobile security, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS, website security
If you operate an online business that accepts credit or debit cards, then you are probably familiar with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). We’ve discussed the benefits of PCI Compliance before, and it is crucial to ensure that your business becomes and remains in compliance with these requirements. As more and Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, online security, PCI, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS
Online commerce is having a greater impact on our lives as more and more businesses take advantage of these new sales channels, from e-tail to mobile commerce, to creating stand-alone mobile apps. With this in mind, we pinpointed four key topics impacting the eCommerce industry today, and created word clouds based on the data Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, mobile security, PCI Compliance, security, trustmark, word cloud
The economy is improving, consumer confidence is up, and eCommerce is expected to grow 13% in 2013, all good signs right? However, along with these positive signs, the online threat landscape still continues to grow. In the last two months alone, cyberattacks have not only been high in quantity, but also high in quality, hitting Read more…
Tags: cyberattacks, Cybercrime, eCommerce
Ecommerce is shaping up to be a major part of the global retail market, with Forrester predicting that U.S. online retail sales alone will top $370 Billion by 2017. With this in mind, it’s no wonder so many people hope to take advantage of these profits by creating their own online business. Although it’s easier Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, firewall, online security, SMB, web security
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Tags: eCommerce, mCommerce, mobile payments, mobile security, PCI Compliance
Accepting mobile payments is quickly becoming an important element of any mobile commerce strategy, and many merchants are moving to adopt it. However, like so many new technologies, security is still an issue when it comes to the mobile payments space. Whether it’s mobile POS, NFC, or other digital currencies, navigating the compliance and usability Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, mCommerce, mobile payments, mobile security
Whether you are a large-scale online business or a mom and pop storefront, all merchants can and must have a strong security strategy. With Retail now the number one most targeted industry, accounting for 48 percent of all data breach incidents in 2012 alone, it is crucial for organizations of any size to protect themselves Read more…
Tags: eCommerce, online security, PCI Compliance, PCI DSS, Trust and Safety, trustmark, vulnerability
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