Park’N Fly, a prominent provider of off-airport parking services in Canada, recently announced a significant data breach affecting 1 million customers. The breach occurred after hackers obtained unauthorized access to Park’N Fly’s network through stolen VPN credentials between July 11 and July 13, 2024.
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital payments, businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance customer experience and streamline transactions. One such innovation is the SMS payment form, a powerful tool that enables customers to make secure payments directly from their mobile devices. This blog explores the advantages of SMS payment forms and how HostedPCI integrates this technology to provide seamless and secure transactions through a unified system of iframe and call-center solutions.
In today’s digital marketplace, ensuring the security of customer payment information is paramount for e-commerce businesses. One of the most crucial aspects of this security is PCI compliance. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of PCI compliance, why it matters, and how HostedPCI can help your business achieve and maintain compliance.
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, payment security is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. As technology advances, so do the methods and strategies to ensure secure transactions. Staying ahead of the curve in payment security can not only protect your business but also foster growth by building trust with your customers. In this blog, we’ll explore the key payment trends shaping the future of payment security and how they can contribute to your business’s success.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy and protection, Canadian businesses face significant challenges and responsibilities. Two pivotal pieces of legislation, Québec’s Law 25 and the federal government’s Bill C-27 have introduced stringent requirements to safeguard personal information. Here, we explore these laws and how solutions from HostedPCI can assist businesses in meeting these new mandates, with a special focus on the data residency feature.
In the wake of a recent notification by a prominent energy management company to its customers about a security issue, the importance of securing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) has once again come to the forefront. The company’s proactive approach in informing its customers about the vulnerability that may have exposed their personal information is a commendable step towards transparency and customer care. However, this incident highlights a broader issue in the digital age: the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive information.
In the current digital era, characterized by frequent data breaches and identity theft, safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is of paramount importance. PII encompasses data that can identify, contact, or locate a person, including names, addresses, social security numbers, and financial details.
Dubai Taxi Company, a key player in UAE’s transport sector, faced a severe data breach, compromising the personal information of over 220,000 users and drivers. An unsecured database led to the exposure of emails, phone numbers, and sensitive driver information. The company is actively investigating the breach and has assured stringent measures to bolster data security.
The financial ecosystem is a vast, interconnected web of institutions, consumers, and transaction methods. At its core lies an essential component that ensures efficiency and security: the Bank Identification Number (BIN). This short series of numbers may appear insignificant at first glance, but its role in the payment industry is pivotal. Here’s why the BIN is so important and the benefits it brings to the industry.