First-party chargeback fraud is a major issue for businesses, including restaurants, retailers, service providers, and more. First-party chargeback fraud occurs when the cardholder himself uses the chargeback process to defraud a business. Essentially, they can game the system to get money back, [...]
The European Union (EU) has become a leader in consumer protection. This can create some complications for businesses, including merchants, banks, payment processors, and other stakeholders. In the long run, many of the EU’s efforts could benefit businesses, but it’s [...]
For entrepreneurs and business managers, the world is their oyster. Unfortunately, however, risks abound. Businesses big and small now need to take cybersecurity threats seriously. This is true even for brick-and-mortar businesses. Whether you sell online or in-person, more and [...]
The Three Domains Secure authentication protocol had a rough launch and a chilly reception. Version 2.0 is changing all that. Time to climb aboard and incorporate this new technology into your transaction stream.
Data hacks have far reaching consequences that affect all of us, especially merchants. While hacks of big data aggregators like CapitalOne make sensational headlines, smaller businesses like yours are the preferred target of hackers looking to steal and sell data.