POS Malware CONTINUES
the hacker can test their malware to make
sure it won't be detected. Once installed,
the malware creates a log file on the
company's network. This information is
then exfiltrated, often to a trusted off-site
server that has also been compromised
by the hacker. Sometimes the
information is sent via regular, legitimate
communications between the networks.
AVOID GETTING RIPPED OFF
If you're using your credit card at a
hacked POS, there's not much you can do
to avoid compromising your cardholder
data. Therefore, the safest way to make
sure you don't fall victim to a POS hack is
to use cash.
One security measure that is starting
to catch on in the United States is using
chip cards. These are credit cards with a
computer chip in them for added security.
Already in wide use in Canada, Europe
and Mexico, it's predicted that 70% of
credit cards in the States will have security
chips by the end of 2015.
With increasing instances of retailers
large and small facing POS malware, it has
become a growing concern. Sometimes
basic security measures and monitoring
are enough to avoid or mitigate the
negative repercussions of compromised
credit card information, but adopting new
technologies will increase credit card
security as well. If you have a point of
sale system, you should contact Petronella
Technology Group to set up a network
security assessment to make sure your
customers' information is safe and secure.
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