The Security of “Traditional” Payments Vs. Alternatives: Mobile Wallets
In September 2014, when Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the release of Apple Pay, he noted the “outdated and vulnerable…
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OnPlan Health Teams with Bluefin to Launch P2PE
With Bluefin’s Decryptx solution, OnPlan Health clients get a fully integrated solution for all patient payments, with the security and…
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Healthcare Data Breaches – How to Stop the Bleeding
It is no secret that cyber thieves love to target the healthcare industry. Recent reports show that healthcare is now…
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Biometrics’ Future Role in Payment Security
For years, biometrics has seemed like part of a distant, sci-fi future suited for the likes of movies and TV…
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FastPOS malware instantly delivers stolen credit card data
Call it malware on speed. This new breed, as reported by SC Magazine, can quickly locate clear-text credit card data,…
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Bluefin Announces Issuance of Patent on Systems and Methods for Creating Fingerprints of Encryption Devices
June 7, 2016 – Atlanta, GA – Bluefin, the leading provider of PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) solutions for retail, healthcare…
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Disruption in Payments Isn’t Always What you Would Expect
When you hear “disruption in payments,” what comes to mind? Is it paying with your fingerprint instead of a credit…
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Cloud Storage for Healthcare: The Role of Encryption
In the dark world of the data black market, hackers shell out more for healthcare information than any other type…
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The Evolution of Contextual Commerce Relies on Payment Security
Contextual Commerce, also referred to as “frictionless commerce,” is making waves in the future of online shopping experiences. The idea…
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Why Universities are at High Risk for Data Breaches
In the last year, data breaches in the retail and healthcare industries have reached unprecedented heights, affecting millions of customers…
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The Role of Vendors, Passwords and Social Engineering in Data Breaches
On July 8th, it was reported that fast-food chain Wendy’s confirmed 1,025 of their locations – or nearly 20% of…
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Encryption – Elephant in the Room No More
Data encryption is like the elephant in the room – especially with data breaches. It’s easier to say “If we…
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