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“Backoff” Update — More Widespread, PCI Council Issues Call to Action — If You Accept Credit Cards Via Point-of-Sale, You Need to Read This

Posted in Data Breach, Data Breach Notification, Security

Written by Cynthia Larose Some weeks ago, we wrote a piece “What You Need to Know About Backoff Malware:  The New Threat Targeting Retailers” .   It’s apparently gotten worse.   Any business utilizing point-of-sale (POS) terminals for “swiping” credit cards needs to pay attention to this threat and assess vulnerability.  Hospitals, physicians’ offices, veterinary clinics,  colleges… Continue Reading

Privacy Monday – August 18, 2014

Posted in Data Breach, Data Compliance & Security, Online Advertising, Privacy Monday, Privacy Regulation, Security

There is another retail data breach to talk about in this Privacy Monday post – privacy & security bits and bytes to start your week. Supermarket Chain Reports Data Breach Minnesota-based food retailer Supervalu Inc. has reported breach of its point-of-sale (POS) system, apparently by hackers.  A press release on the corporate website describes the… Continue Reading