Best of the Web 9.21.12
September 21, 2012 | No Comments | Featured
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Welcome to the Bi-Weekly Best of the Web – a great way to catch up on recent commentary and compelling content from across the Web. Every other Friday, we’ll post insightful news articles, noteworthy blog posts and more related to the world of payments, payment data security and technology.
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Researchers: Chip and PIN Enables ‘Chip and Skim’ <Tweet this article>
by KrebsonSecurity
Researchers in the United Kingdom say they’ve discovered mounting evidence that thieves have been quietly exploiting design flaws in a security system widely used in Europe to prevent credit and debit card fraud at cash machines and point-of-sale devices
At issue is an anti-fraud system called EMV (short for Europay, MasterCard and Visa), more commonly known as “chip-and-PIN.”……….Click here to read more
Bricks to Benefit from Clicks as Multichannel Rises <Tweet this article>
by Campbell Phillips
Multichannel retailing is set to complement, rather than compete, with bricks-and-mortar over the next two years, according to a new study from CBRE.
Investing in new or currently existing stores is a major priority for international retailers, with many indicating a requirement for more physical outlets and increased shop space as a result of their multichannel strategies………. Click here to read more
61 percent of IT security professionals fear Anonymous, hacktivist attacks <Tweet this article>
by Suzanne Choney
Nearly two-thirds of IT security professionals worldwide believe their companies will be the target of a cyber attack in the next six months, and 61 percent say that Anonymous and other hacktivist groups will be most likely the ones to target their organizations.
Cyber criminals, then “nation states,” including China and Russia, are considered next on the list of likely attackers by 55 and 48 percent, respectively, according to the survey done by security firm Bit9………. Click here to read more
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