In the security world, segmentation is a common strategy for protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access and reducing PCI scope. In simple terms, it involves keeping any parts of a…
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Think fast: are small businesses or large businesses better targets for hackers? At first thought, large businesses may seem like the logical answer. After all, they have more financial resources…
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Many manufacturers are surprised to learn that their industry is one of the top targets for security threats. Retail? With the amount of credit card data being passed back and…
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When it comes to security, retailers have their hands full. Not only do they have to protect their own companies from data breaches (think stolen passwords or ransomware), but they…
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This summer, Verizon released the 2023 Data Breach Investigation Report. They analyzed 16,312 security incidents - 5,199 of which were confirmed data breaches – that took place between November 2021…
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With online sales topping $5.7 trillion worldwide in 2022, there’s no question that e-commerce is one of today’s most important sales channels. However, for many merchants, putting an online payment…
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From a merchant’s perspective, B2B payment processing can be considerably different than B2C payment processing. At first glance, the process is operationally similar; a customer gives their credit card or…
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Your customers expect a seamless online checkout experience. From the moment they first view a product on your website to the final step of entering credit card information on a…
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Curbstone offers integrated technologies for all the ways your customers pay. Discover your options and find out how you can save time, increase security, and reduce your payment processing fees.
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Level 3 credit card processing is a cost-effective way to process B2B (business to business) or B2G (business to government) transactions. There are several criteria that must be met; however,…
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EMV terminals aren’t new to the payments industry. In fact, it’s been several years since the United States enacted an EMV compliance law to encourage merchants to upgrade their point-of-sale…
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As we enter 2023, it’s clear that the way we make payments is rapidly evolving. 80 percent of buyers now prefer to use cards instead of cash – and non-card…
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Interactive Voice Response (IVR) payments allow customers to make purchases or pay their bills over the phone using their credit or debit cards – without needing to share their payment…
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E-commerce fraud is a growing concern for online businesses and consumers alike. With the increasing popularity of online shopping and alternative payment methods, criminals are finding more opportunities to steal…
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For retailers, there’s no more important time than the holiday season. Sales volume is at its peak, accounting for as much as a quarter of a company’s annual sales. However,…
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Modern payment methods such as Apple Pay are gaining popularity among consumers. One study projected a total of 45.4 million American Apple Pay users by the end of 2022; another…
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Verizon recently released their 2022 Payment Security Report. The report covers a broad range of topics – from the most noteworthy changes in the newest version of the Payment Card…
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As software vendors look for ways to improve their product and become “stickier” with their customers, many are expanding their ecosystem with embedded payments. Corporate end users are able to…
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In today’s tech-driven world, almost every business relies on software to streamline its processes. Your tech stack may be a collection of point solutions for processes such as accounts payable/accounts…
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Every merchant that accepts credit card payments is required to complete a PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire, or SAQ. There are several different types of SAQs – some of which are more…
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