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\"1192304_25381222\"<\/a>We\u2019ve all seen the news: places we\u2019ve trusted with our credit card information, such as Target, Neiman Marcus and Michael\u2019s Crafts, have all suffered massive hits that included thousands, and sometimes millions, of compromised accounts. While these attacks are some of the biggest we\u2019ve seen in history, they actually aren\u2019t as surprising nor as novel as we might think. As recent as last year, Visa was warning the public and merchants about security problems that might come to pass in early 2014, including attacks that involved \u201cmemory-scraping\u201d malware. One alert was published in August and one in April. Both alerts describe how an attack would have to happen to be effective and how to prevent massive damage to data collected by POS devices.<\/p>\n

Below is some of the advice that Visa gave to these big businesses, and while your business might not be as large as Target, it\u2019s still important you consider the same security measures when dealing with a client\u2019s private information.<\/p>\n

Strong POS Passwords<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s really easy to use the default password upon setup, simply because it\u2019s short, easy to remember, and can be changed at a later time. Unfortunately, not everyone changes the default password at a later time. In addition, some passwords on POS systems have been the same for as long as the device has been set up, which makes it easy for hackers to guess and gain access. The first thing someone that\u2019s a professional thief is going to do is test the common default passwords.<\/p>\n

Update Your Software Applications<\/b><\/p>\n

When your machine says it needs an update, putting it off for more than just the transaction at hand is begging for trouble. Often updates to a device include important security updates that are dangerous to avoid.<\/p>\n

Restrict Internet Use<\/b><\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re using a common piece of equipment, such as an iPad, as a register and POS terminal, that doesn\u2019t mean the device needs to have free reign of the Internet. This is so that cashiers or those who ring people out \u2013 including yourself \u2013 don\u2019t accidentally expose any information that you\u2019ve collected. If your device needs to communicate with the Internet to function, make sure that all traffic except that used by the single connection to the Internet is blocked by your firewall.<\/p>\n

No Remote Access<\/b><\/p>\n

It can be tempted to enable remote access, simply because you can check all kinds of numbers throughout the day as people check out or purchase services from your company. However, once remote access is set up, it makes it much easier for a criminal to access a network since that connection is already set up. Ensure your firewall configuration includes this key feature.<\/p>\n

While it can be difficult to predict every little thing that\u2019s going to happen, or what hackers are going to exploit next in the name of stealing data, it\u2019s easier than you might think to protect a lot of the data you collect as a small business by simply being aware of good protection practices. Never hesitate to consult an expert in your area if you need help setting up or maintaining a POS firewall or other security feature.<\/p>\n

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