Tag Archives: EMV

EMV Liability Shift Update – What Liability Actually Shifts?

By Craig A. Hoffman on August 20, 2015 Posted in Retail Industry

With the October 1, 2015 liability shift deadline looming, merchants who have not yet made the change continue to evaluate the cost of accepting EMV cards versus the liability that will shift from the issuer to the merchant if they do not. The costs of implementation are fairly straightforward—buy EMV-enabled terminals and work with the … Continue Reading

Explaining the Implications for Merchants of EMV and the Liability Shift

By Craig A. Hoffman on May 18, 2015 Posted in Data Breaches

The EMV liability shift is coming. Sounds ominous, but what does it really mean? And how can retailers and merchants determine the potential impact of the shift on their business? Like many issues in the payment card industry, there is confusion and misunderstanding. Through an FAQ format, we cover the basics and address some of … Continue Reading

FBI Issues Cyber Attack Warning to Retailers: Is Chip and PIN the Answer?

By Eric A. Packel on February 1, 2014 Posted in Payment Card Industry

The FBI’s Warning: Point-of-sale (POS) systems are under attack. In the wake of breaches at Neiman Marcus, Target and other stores over the 2013 holiday season, the FBI is now warning retailers to expect similar cyber attacks in the coming months. The warning came in the form of a 3 page report distributed to numerous … Continue Reading

January 15 webinar: Managing Cardholder Data Security Risks in an Evolving Payments Landscape

By Craig A. Hoffman on January 6, 2014 Posted in Payment Card Industry

Please join us from 2-3:30 pm ET on January 15 for a webinar that will provide a look back on significant payment card security events that occurred in 2013 and the security, risk mitigation, and customer relations lessons that can be learned from them. We will also discuss what the continuing and emerging threats may … Continue Reading