Tag Archives: PCI
There Is More to PCI Than Your POS Software
There is an ugly truth in the world if you process your credit cards through your POS software. Businesses that fall under this model must understand that software alone, even if it meets the PCI requirements as dictated by PA-DSS (Payment Application Data … More »
Does Adding WiFi to Your Restaurant Scare You?
When most restaurateurs consider adding WiFi to their business, they get a cold shiver to run up their spine. If history has taught us anything, it is that businesses, especially retail outfits, have been compromised through their wireless networks. If … More »
Google Hackers Are Working For You
There is a rash of credit card compromises sweeping the nation right now that involves the use of custom malware (malicious software), whose sole purpose is to steal credit cards. This crime wave is especially noticable in the hospitality industry with … More »
Will cybercrime ever go away?
PCI, HIPPA, and a whole host of other security standards are all designed to keep personal information private. Countless dollars and man hours have been dedicated to the cause, and government agencies on occasion have even stepped in to create mandates … More »