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Verizon Releases 2009 Data Breach Report(0)
285,000,000 records.
That’s six zeroes…
In 2009, 285 million records were confirmed to be compromised, according to Verizon’s 52-page report on data breach, the Verizon Business 2009 Data Breach Investigations Report
This astounding number creates a landmark year for data theft and highlights now, more than ever before, the importance of information security. Some of the major findings […]
PEI Education Session at NACS: PCI Compliance Update
Don’t miss the major equipment providers — Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Dresser Wayne, and VeriFone — and their distributor and service contractor guests in this lively panel discussion about the implementation of the Payment Card Industry (PCI) regulations. The panel will cover the basics about PCI compliance and the equipment requirements associated with the July 2010 deadline. You’ll […]
VISA Announces Changes to PCI Mandates
Heard any rumors about PCI compliance mandates? You’re not alone. In recent months, there has been a great deal of speculation about a forthcoming announcement from Visa regarding PCI compliance.
On April 22, 2009, Visa released a document outlining their much-rumored changes to PCI mandates. The document may be found Visa’s website:
http://broadcast01p.visabroadcasts.com/doc/20090422091220/5163459b29ec9fcdb6f98ceddad92d3d
A NACS summary of […]
New Credit Card Fees: ‘Beyond Outrageous’
NACS March 31, 2009 -
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – New transaction fee rates announced by credit card giants Visa and MasterCard are “beyond outrageous,” according to NACS Senior Vice President of Government Relations Lyle Beckwith.
On April 17, MasterCard will increase its “Network Access and Brand Usage Fee” from 0.5 cents per transaction to 1.85 cents — […]
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