POS malware- Your business might be at risk
If you are a business owner that uses a POS system for receiving payments, you should be cautious about the dangers of point-of-sale malware and various threats associated with it.
Malware is not very popular and is currently on the rise, however, if your system isn’t protected, your businesses can be at risk.
Threat actors made the malware especially to attack POS systems to steal sensitive information like PINs, credit card numbers, and other personal data. The malware can be installed on any device that interacts with the POS system, this includes handheld devices, computers, and payment terminals.
What is POS malware?
POS malware is software specifically created to steal customers’ personal data via point-of-sale (POS) devices. The malware steals payment card info, this includes credit and debit card numbers, CVV codes, and expiration numbers.
All of this information is stolen while your payment transaction is under process on the POS machine. The stolen data can be exploited for fraud purchases and identity thefts.
POS malware is distributed via compromised networks and USB devices connected with the POS systems. It can also be spread using e-mails or other means of the internet.
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