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Wed, 16 May 2012 11:06:47 -0500 Recently, the House of Representatives passed CISPA, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. With the SOPA debate that occurred earlier this year, not to mention its sister PIPA and several other lesser-known initiatives, 2012 seems rife with technology legislation for small business owners to wade through.
Thu, 03 May 2012 17:17:05 -0500 Businesses handling credit cards must abide by certain network security standards. Here are some of the basic principles such an entity must follow.
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:42:53 -0600 The Internet presents a wonderful opportunity for business owners of the 21st Century. Back in the days of the 20th Century, it was extremely difficult to offer wares globally on account of the difficulty with payment processing. The solutions that were out there were too expensive and impractical for many smaller businesses to even attempt it.
Wed, 02 May 2012 16:39:10 -0500 For the past few years we all have believed that when we visit a site that had the HTTPS, we were safe from our data being stolen or watched by unscrupulous individuals. But according to a new report that has been released this may not be the case...
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:52:42 -0500 With the introduction of new ways of authenticating a user such as face recognition, fingerprint scanning, retina scans, and puzzle solving; regular static passwords are becoming less secure and cumbersome for users to remember. When the internet first started, it was exciting to have a strong and hard to guess password for your emails, but now these same types of passwords can be easily guessed and hacked into. More and more users are using online banking, making financial transactions, purchasing things online on their tablets, and putting sensitive information on the web.
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:07:20 -0500 Increasingly, governments and corporations are trying to inspect our daily lives. Here are a few ways that their monitor and control could foul you up.
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:23:24 -0500 Internet security is a hot topic of discussion these days. Individuals as well as corporate houses are paying too much attention on internet security. Since internet facilitates the exchange of information, it is prone to data theft or misuse.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:49:41 -0500 SSL is short for Secure Sockets Layer, which is a security system employed by web browsers and servers. The SSL protects data during transfer within the web. SSL certificates have public and private key pair and identification information. When a client or a browser is directed to a secured domain, the server would share the public key with the client. Afterwards, an encryption method is established, with the client confirming that it trusts the SSL certificate issuer.
Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:04:46 -0500 SSL certificates or Secure Socket Layer is regarded as the platform for improving the online business. If you have a secure site it becomes easy to get user trust for your site.
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:36:29 -0500 An SSL certificate does wonders to your business web site. You can draw a huge amount of traffic on your website only by building your site visitor's confidence, and this can only be done by the SSL certificates. SSL or Secure Socket Layer works as a strong layer of encryption between the web server and the web browser.
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:19:53 -0500 Here's an internet provider that promises complete privacy, at a reasonable price. But until the ball gets rolling for the ISP, we will have to continue using the best VPN service providers we can find to keep our things from prying eyes...
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:11:03 -0500 In today's fast-paced life, security is most important. Many security gadgets are available in the market, which provide personal and home security. But getting the right gadget can be little difficult.
Tue, 15 May 2012 10:53:28 -0500 Excessive use of virtualization should not compromise the safety of data being disclosed to a website. On the otherhand, it's a mere obligation of website owners to assure customers in any form or fashion, that there is no room for sharing personal information and appropriate measures for security are provided.
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:11:17 -0500 Cybercrime is not only a huge concern already, but it is on the increase as well. According to the Norton 2011 Report on Cybercrime, two thirds of adult internet users have already become victims.
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:37:44 -0500 All information transmitted on an unsecured wireless network is available to all varieties of unscrupulous people, including those who wish to steal the identities and whatever other sources of information that the owner of the network would rather not have shared with a stranger, not to mention a stranger who may have maliciousness on the mind. For example, a group in 2003 gained easy access to Lowe's Hardware unsecured wireless access point. From there they installed a program which captured all credit card transactions taking place within the unsecured network.
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:59:58 -0500 Many people on Internet discussion forums and answering sites seem to be having a problem with distinguishing between a remote desktop and VPN services. It is hard to blame them, since these two concepts are definitely alike, and a layperson has every right to be confused. To make it easier for you, below you will find a concise explanation of their key differences.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:47:14 -0500 The safety of websites is an ongoing battle for many website owners especially when there are so many dangerous viruses out there on the internet. Ensuring the security of your website is not an easy task nowadays and a lot of website owner tend to neglect this particular task. Any website can be affected by these dangers and not only the e-commerce websites targeted. Even if your website does not perform any transaction based activities, it may still be in danger. Any website that is online can be hacked and that is why website security is something that all website owners have to pay attention to. There are ways to maintain a good security for your website and one of the first steps is to choose the right password. A well chosen password will be able to provide you with a good website security. You should also know when you need to change your password in order to keep yourself protected in the long run.
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:08:44 -0500 This article addresses the concerns related to dumpster diving, the practice of searching peoples trash for valuable information. The items people search for and what they can be used for will be discussed.
Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:58:23 -0500 We all use computers and surf the internet, even though many of us are not familiar with the technology or the terminology. Most of us have heard the word proxy, but we are not sure what exactly it means and why we need it. It is a term in the network technology which refers to a server that acts as a medium through which demands from clients are passed on to the sources.
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:23:17 -0500 The advent of the internet brought with it a simpler, stress free way of achieving or completing tasks previously thought tasking. Nowadays, people complete tasks such as bill payments, shopping, research and much more from the comfort of their home with a simple click of a button. Though the internet has brought with it a number of benefits, one of the biggest disadvantages people experience on the web is security.
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:25:21 -0500 Unfortunately, Internet access is not accompanied by a standard manual, not even by a flyer with the rules of proper behavior and safety. Many users of the global network forget the simple measures of protection or they simply ignore them. Here's the most frequent mistakes made while surfing the Internet...
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:53:18 -0500 SSL, sounds like a new Mercedes. It's actually a protocol for managing the secure interactions between a web browser and a web server. Should your site have SSL? Read the following article to find out.
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:28:20 -0500 The cloud is becoming increasingly important to our everyday lives, and one of the features that it offers is the ability to provide an online backup. Here are three reasons why having an online backup is the best solution for keeping all of your files and software safe.
Fri, 11 May 2012 16:02:42 -0500 A big number of business operations are moving to the computing and web realm. Just think about the number of operations and transactions that require a computer and internet access. The fact that such methods of communication and corporate interactions are gaining importance and popularity makes it imperative for companies to introduce strict IT rules that all employees follow to the final letter.
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:02:10 -0500 Today's businesses need the ability to conduct business from anywhere, at anytime. But security can be a major concern when confidential or sensitive material is concerned. Here's what you can do to have more peace of mind hen you aren't on your regularly secured network...
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:32:42 -0500 Comodo SSL Certificate is a powerful instrument to increase the security for your website for making online financial transactions. All SSL security certificates secures credit card numbers, passwords, pins and other confidential information by encrypting it prior to departure between users and Web servers.
Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:23:28 -0500 Password protection is very important in these days of secure files, online banking, internet shopping and expert hackers. It is possible to maximize your login security by using a password sync system that enables you to carry your login details around with you, which itself is password protected using a random password generator.
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:56:44 -0500 When you are worried about privacy online, the most significant worry needs to be spyware. Though generally this will likely simply report the place where you search online for advertising functions, this software can be rather intrusive.
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:46:26 -0500 Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have been more prevalent than ever over the past year. Groups such as Anonymous have launched a number of large-scale attacks against banks, government branches and other entities, causing websites to shut down and resulting in the exposure of private information.
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:26 -0500 Proxies are basically used through proxy servers which have their own IP addresses. In short, whenever you use a proxy server, you use their IP address. You still retain your own unique IP address, but your actual visible IP address is the one the proxy server uses. Since some information is contained in an IP address, this can produce some amusing results...
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:31:14 -0500 With the ease and convenience of the Internet, it is no surprise that more and more people are choosing to shop online in order to get the goods they need. Online shopping has become one of the most popular methods of shopping and the business and demand is continually growing.
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:32:18 -0500 Hosting company should provide an SSL certificate or Secure Socket Layer along with the hosting service as this will enhance the visitor's confidence in the site, and eventually increase the sales and goodwill of the company. The businesses displaying SSL will gain more traffic and global recognition, whereas the site unable to display the certificate are ignored by the end-users.
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:11:13 -0500 An Intrusion Detection System is an important component of computer security and is widely used by every company to ensure their network privacy and confidentiality. Every day, it has been observed that there is an increase in the crimes involving hacking and stealing of security information.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:56:38 -0500 Today our business process is based on the internet and its supporting applications and programs. But this causes different types of threats to the business hence a proper security mechanism must be there to safeguard the business.
Fri, 11 May 2012 14:32:57 -0500 The VPN industry has been, up until recently, largely a business services industry. And because of this, the average consumer may find shopping for a personal VPN service in 2012 just a little intimidating. Here's what a person needs to keep in mind when selecting a personal VPN service.
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:55:25 -0500 The Internet is a fun place for everyone. You can play games, shop for products, chat with friends, and do lots of fun stuff. But it's not all a bed of roses.
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:22:25 -0500 Every major corporation in the world today believes in the importance of maintaining a positive image of its business, its senior executives and its overall reputation in the global market. It helps in safeguarding, monitoring and improving the organization's overall repute.
Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:36:39 -0500 WordPress sites are often a target for malicious activity. Among the things you'll want to do is secure your administrator level access. While there are several ways to do it, two-factor authentication is among the best. This article shows you just how easy it is to get started with this cutting edge protection system.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:49:46 -0500 PPTP is an easy-to-implement solution, but it also provides the lowest level of security. If you are configuring a VPN connection into a sensitive network, you shouldn't use PPTP. It's an acceptable solution for home wireless implementations if you are using it to secure the connection between the wireless client and your network.
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:58:57 -0500 Almost everybody today has a personal computer connected to the Internet. The internet is a great way to communicate, gather information, and shop. It has made life easier with applications that help a person transact over the internet.
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:43:38 -0500 Whether you are considering home repair or a service for your business, there is always the possibility that someone will take your money without providing the needed services. There are three ways that will help you to avoid a scam that are useful in almost any situation.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:17:55 -0500 Cyber criminals are busy trying to find ways breach the network security that enterprises have set up. The risks of doing business can be reduced with the introduction of intrusion prevention systems and intrusion detection systems to give you additional cyber security.
Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:16:31 -0500 There are tons of people who fall prey to fake internet telecommute jobs (a.k.a work from home) and if you're not careful you can be one of the victims. The mode of deception varies but these con artists share one common interest - to rob you of your money. The most difficult part of these kinds of deceptions is that you don't know who you're dealing with. Most of them operate online. You can't even see the person who hires you for the job. How would you be able to determine whether this is a con or the real thing?
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:59:55 -0500 Safer Internet Day is a global campaign that promotes a safer and healthier internet for everyone to use. It is organized by Insafe and was co-founded by the European Union and encourages responsible use of the internet, online technologies and online services.
Fri, 11 May 2012 10:26:24 -0500 VPN is an acronym for Virtual Private Network. VPN service provides basically a safe connection that keeps the hackers and scammers at a bar from your network. There are two VPN technologies which are currently in use: remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs. We are not going into its details rather providing some useful tips regarding the choice of the best VPN services.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:42:51 -0500 Easy access to internet using computers and smart-phones has revolutionized internet and thrown up some challenges and highlighted the need of cyber security. Cases of cyber crime - including those of cyber stalkers, pedophiles, phishing and so on - are on the rise. Children are especially vulnerable to cyber crime owing to some obvious reasons.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:16:23 -0500 Charities and their supporters are constantly arranging fund-raising events and running projects, involving dealing with several parties. There can be a lot of paperwork which means there is always the risk of loss. Managed file transfer can be at the centre of organising all these activities enabling charities to deal with internal and external groups, transferring crucial documents via email.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:13:36 -0500 Network security is a necessity for both home and office. There are several steps you can take to protect your network, systems and connections in order to avoid hacking, connection stealing and damage to your computers and documents.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:56:54 -0500 Ecommerce is so popular today that business website owners find it more important than ever to safeguard their customers' financial information by use of SSL encryption. Encryption, or coding, keeps credit card and banking information safe.
Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:53:48 -0500 Secure Socket Layer, better known as SSL, and Transport Layer Security (TLS), are secure protocols used to transfer encrypted data through the Internet. Many websites on the Internet utilize SSL security to keep data transferred between them and the end user secure.
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:21:08 -0500 If you use the Internet on a regular basis, then you have probably received one or more chain letters. If you are an experienced Internet user, you probably know that these letters are something worth neither your attention nor your time. The problem is that a portion of experienced users do read these letters and forward them, even though they are aware of the fact that they shouldn't do so.
Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:20 -0600 The cyber world is a big world, and this world is a free one. This sounds like a great thing, as the Internet can help you find and gather all the information you need, on any topic, and for free. Not only can you find a lot of useful content online, but you can also find a lot of interesting, creative content here. Videos, music, photos - only the sky is the limit! However, there are two sides to every coin, and the same rule applies to the online world. What this means is that despite the fact that the Internet comes with many advantages related to it, there are also a lot of downsides to using this great tool.
Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:44:18 -0600 Once you put your digital information product out into the world, how do you stop people from ripping it off? After all, it's just a file that can easily be copied, and your download link is sitting right there on the Web for anybody to find it. There are software programs that you can buy to protect your work, but there are also some really simple and free methods that are quite effective.
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:53:15 -0600 The article intends to describe the practices that should be used to protect your privacy online. It is indeed required to keep online safety as internet is the most threatening and terrifying world. Users get too personal while sharing information or chatting with anonymous users.
Wed, 09 May 2012 10:46:55 -0500 If a polymorphic financial malware variant does not make sense to you, then it is doing its job. Polymorphic just means the malware is ever changing, constantly growing into a more malicious and nefarious program to steal information.
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:14:06 -0600 Internet security is the primary concern for anyone dealing with e-commerce transactions. The Thawte SSL123 Certificate is one of the best options: as a domain-validation (DV) certificate, it takes less time for issuance to rapidly enable secured connections to your web server.
Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:47:25 -0600 Creation of barriers or creating a wall is one of the best ways to keep the intruders and strangers at bay. The same concept works in the online realm. Technology has given a way for us to filter network traffic through several layers that are all intended to keep hackers and viruses at bay.
Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:25:00 -0600 Computer security services are an essential requirement for any business nowadays. However, it is important to formulate your firm's computer security needs clearly in order to make the best use of those services.
Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:32:15 -0600 Businesses that are hit by malware can pose serious dangers to customers and can endure major financial hardship themselves. Recently, two hospitals were victims of malware attacks that could have been helped or stopped by using code signing digital certificates.
Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:45:44 -0600 As the name suggests, malware is a malicious software that can hinder your online activities. Since it's being promoted through fake, online malware scanners, it's easy for corporate networks to get their hardware infected with Trojans and enter infected websites.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:10:11 -0600 Imitation cameras are a popular method of deterring crime, specifically break ins, vandalism and theft. Criminals by nature are often seeking out soft targets to hit, they do not just always impulsively rob a place or break into the first home they see.
Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:42:47 -0600 In spite of the fact that most of us think that we would never succumb to something similar to this, Internet crime is very real, and something we are faced with each and every time we start using the World Wide Web. Fake lotteries, spam messages offering you thousands or even millions of dollars, fraudulent promotions, and identity thefts - all of these might seem unreal, but this is exactly why so many people fall victim to Internet crime. If you would like to avoid being the victim of any type of Internet crime, read on to find some great...
Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:12:14 -0600 With ever increasing instances of hacking, social engineering and computer malware attacks, most individuals are understanding importance of internet security. If you want to remain safe from becoming victim of any one of the above, consider gathering as much information about it as you can and take preventive action at the earliest.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:04:13 -0600 Network administrators are surrounded today with a growing list of security risks and analysts are faced with not just one crisis but more while accessing servers. Dealing with such security risks is an overwhelming job and everyday, as these risks multiply, they are affecting more and more corporate lives.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:55:46 -0600 Although all businesses with electronic information systems should implement effective network security protocols, finance must follow a specific set of standards. Here are some of the basic guidelines for finance industry network security.
Tue, 08 May 2012 11:49:50 -0500 If you have a self-hosted WordPress blog using the default username of "admin" with the Administrator role, you've already given a hacker half of the credentials needed to get into your blog. Case Study One day I was checking the click log on one of my affiliate accounts to see which web pages were sending traffic to my offer. I noticed hundreds of entries from a handful of IP addresses over the course of a couple of days.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:18:10 -0600 Penetration testing is the active analysis of the system, its network and the entire website for both known and unknown vulnerabilities arising out of inaccurate system configurations, hardware or software defects, inactivity of automatic updates and other flaws while processing and actively evaluating your information security measures. It's a form of testing by means of which a mock hacking activity takes place and malicious codes are entered by the tester in order to ascertain areas that are more susceptible to such attacks and those that are secure enough. A periodic report is prepared and forwarded to the admin along with...
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:15:56 -0600 Install these three simple plugins to WordPress to minimize the risk of hacking and intrusion. It's never fun for someone to get access to your WordPress blog, but unfortunately it happens every day. Every day websites are deleted, defaced or simply taken over and you can avoid that by installing the login lockdown plugin, the HTTPS for WordPress plugin and the WP-Security plugin.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:07:39 -0600 I don't know about you, but when I was first securing my WordPress blog, and I was researching to see what others were doing to keep their blog safe, I found so much information that I was completely confused. And some of the information was in fact over the top or superstitious.
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:02:59 -0600 If you have a WordPress blog or a website, you may be wondering how am I supposed to keep it safe from hackers and from accidental changes or deletions? In addition to any kind of fancy modifications or security plugins, there are a few easy steps you can take right now within the next few minutes to make sure your WordPress website is secure. The first thing you can do is only connect to WordPress on a secure WiFi connection, only use trusted plugins, and keep WordPress up to date.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:58:05 -0600 As the Internet has spread all across the globe, there has been a rapid rise in the number of online threats along with it. Most businesses have now gone partially online, while some totally rely on online sites to promote and run their business. In such a situation, businesses tend to face huge threats from hackers and competitors who can intrude your business online.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:28:45 -0600 I don't want to scare you but I want you to be aware of the reasons why you should backup your WordPress blog, and even better protect it against someone getting access to that site. Someone getting into your WordPress blog can delete anything that is there, can replace it with something else, redirect it and in fact access every single file in that WordPress site, sometimes other websites on the same server. That is why it's really important to keep people out and backup your site just in case something goes wrong.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:11:26 -0600 Getting your WordPress blog hacked is a very scary thought. After all, you spent so many hours updating that site and making it perfect and now someone is coming along and they might have destroyed it, changed it, or is now trying to extort you for access. There are a few things you can do when someone gets access to your site.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:03:02 -0600 Which profession scores pretty low in terms of trust measurements? Politicians, certainly, journalists, often, but these days it's a pretty safe bet to say that bankers are the bottom of the heap. Everywhere you look there is criticism of those champagne swilling, bonus grabbing toffs from Wall Street or the City of London.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:33:29 -0600 Ever wonder how a network risk assessment is conducted? Here are the basic steps for identifying, testing, and reporting security vulnerabilities.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:22:20 -0600 Palo Alto firewalls have recently featured in Gartner Report as a next generation firewall and they are getting popular at a very rapid pace. The core feature of a Palo Alto Firewall is its ability to detect and recognize applications. If administrators are looking to monitor all traffic passing through the firewall they should put any to any rule and default action as block.
Sat, 05 May 2012 14:40:14 -0500 Wrong. How many high profile organisations have been hacked in recent months? We are talking about Goverment, DoD, Security Companies, Sony! You can bet your cotton socks that these guys have more than one Firewall protecting their network(s) plus a whole load more protective controls.
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:21:14 -0600 By now, you've probably read the articles, seen the news on television or the Internet. You may even know someone who has or even been a victim yourself. What am I talking about? The crime of identity theft.
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:27:19 -0600 Password protection and login security are very important today. You can avoid keystroke recorders by using a password security system that enables you to login with a single click on a button, and that also enables secure encrypted storage of your passwords on a USB stick rather than on your computer.
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:43:01 -0600 In this day and age, there is no question about it-internet security is an essential facet of making sure that your business are protected from malicious attacks online. For those who don't realize it, once your entire system goes online, you leave it vulnerable to attacks in the virtual world. And the solution is so simple that it's easy to ignore and take it for granted-install a security software such as an effective antivirus and firewall properties.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:03:21 -0600 A Distributed Denial of Service attack (DDoS) occurs when many systems flood the bandwidth of a system. Web servers that host elite websites and mail servers are the most common victims of this kind of attack. These attacks obstruct users from accessing the victim website. The customer who tries to access a website under attack is likely to face a website that apparently seems forever to load.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:23:07 -0600 Software licensing helps software publishers from prosecution under consumer protection law for misuse of license protected software. With the software licensing, you get the privilege to use any protected software package within the terms and conditions of the license.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:53:13 -0600 The term SSL stands for secure socket layer. It is an important internet related term referring to technology that protects websites and secures transferred information on the internet.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:52:15 -0600 SSL, which stands for Secure Socket Layer, is a certificate that provides network security for ecommerce websites. This is part of the online protocol requirement to keep information of the client safe.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:08:38 -0600 Preventing credit card fraud online can be very challenging, even more so than brick and mortar credit card fraud, if you are not using the right tools for the job. What makes it inherently more difficult to stop credit card fraud online is that you are not in the physical presence of the thief. You have no photo ID to compare to the face behind the credit card, and as such, you have to rely on more technologically sound methods to detect and prevent.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:08:14 -0600 How do you detect credit card fraud before it happens? You won't have any problem knowing that you're dealing with fraud after the transaction as it will likely result in a chargeback to your business. The key is in getting it before it gets you.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:07:55 -0600 Stopping credit card fraud altogether seems like an impossible task, and maybe it is. But for your business you can take safe, wise, and healthy measures to make sure that it never happens again. In order to stop it, though, you must first know what it looks like.
Fri, 04 May 2012 13:09:09 -0500 An SSL Certificate is the only way to make your ecommerce site's customers happy. The SSL allows them to trust the credibility of your site and purchase from your site safely; it also creates repeat visitors.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:07:26 -0600 Protecting yourself and your customers against credit card fraud should be a top priority for your business. The perception that your customers have regarding what you do with their financial information is something that should be cultivated as you work to earn their repeat business. More than that, however, it helps your company's morale not to lose sales due to chargebacks and customer dissatisfaction.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:37:14 -0600 Avoiding credit card fraud should be a top priority for your business, especially as the world moves further away from paper money and further into the realm of plastic transactions. If you are a business, whether brick and mortar or online, you are going to need to be proactive to stay ahead of the schemers that are out there. Many businesses mistakenly believe that counterfeiters cannot operate under a plastic system.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:36:50 -0600 Credit card fraud is an epidemic in the business community. Whether you do most of your business in a brick and mortar storefront or you are strictly web, con artists are going to target you, and they are going to place your customers at risk. Don't let these crooks have the upper hand.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:36:29 -0600 Avoiding chargebacks is something that you can assume absolute control over. Unfortunately for most businesses, they are so desperate to get the sale that they put themselves at risk by not paying for top notch solutions upfront. A chargeback is especially painful because it can hurt you on more than one level.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:36:06 -0600 A merchant account can be a very valuable and convenient tool to the lifeblood of your business. By being able to take credit and debit card transactions, you make life much more convenient for your customers. And a customer, who feels like you are meeting their convenience needs, is one, who will likely spend more money.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:35:50 -0600 There are many different ways that a scammer can commit credit card fraud, and if you are hoping to avoid the effects that this can have on your business, then you are going to need to be aware and vigilant against them. As you set about building your business, you will learn that wherever there is a service or product provided, there is a crook posing as a customer, who is more than willing to cheat you and law abiding citizens out of hard earned money. Technology has enabled these individuals to a large degree, but it has also enabled...
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:35:31 -0600 Credit card fraud is not an occurrence without its share of repercussions. If you run a business, then you know this in a hurry. But what options do you have?
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:35:01 -0600 Credit card and debit card fraud is one of the most annoying and one of the most damaging things that can occur in the life of a business. But it is also a reality that one must be aware of before setting out to do business with customers. There are simply too many schemes, techniques and dangers out there, and in order to fight them, you have to be able to know what they look like ahead of time.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:34:43 -0600 The 21st Century has a new set of challenges for businesses and consumers alike. While the world continues to move toward plastic currency, the threat of fraud has grown to a degree that is more prevalent than ever. It used to be, in the 20th Century, that one only had to worry about cash and check fraud.
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:16:49 -0600 There are many advantages to using a bank identification number database for your business. The chief areas that you need flawless performance in as you service customers is payment processing and fraud prevention. Only by offering customers convenience and protection can you be guaranteed they will give you their repeat business and drive others to your store or online web space.
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