A recent article from QRSweb.com makes the case that there is no better time for merchants to upgrade their POS system then right now.
Month: January 2014
Understanding how cloud-based POS systems will play a role in the future
A recent article from ZDNet featured an interview with Vaughan Rowsell, the CEO and founder of a cloud-POS developer, who commented on what a cloud-based POS is, how it works and more importantly, why business should consider investing in it.
FBI warns of increased malware attacks
A recent article from Reuters recapped a new three page report that was distributed by the FBI last week.
Recapping NRF 2014
Last week in New York, retail organizations from around the world came together for the latest National Retail Federation’s Big Show Conference and EXPO.
POS malware credited in Target hack created by teenager
According to a report from security firm IntelCrawler, the malware used in the breach can be traced back to a single “BlackPOS” version that was created by a 17-year-old Russian.
New lawsuit filed against Visa, MasterCard
Law 360 is reporting that nearly 30 retailers have filed a new anti-trust lawsuit against Visa and MasterCard, claiming a conspiracy to fix credit card swipe fees with collusion from banks.
SMBs lack execution of security protocols
If numbers from a new study are to be believed, an increase in retail security could be long overdue.
Appeal sought in $5.7 billion swipe fee lawsuit
Any credit card payment processor needs to keep an eye on the outcome of the Visa/MasterCard lawsuit as it will have ramifications for the retail industry.
Group behind Target POS attack ‘well-funded’
A recent article from USA Today interviewed several security experts to try and figure out who was responsible.
Target breach now affecting 110 million consumers
According to a disclosure from Target this week, the number of consumers who have had their names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and payment card data compromised has risen to 70 million.