Recent Security Breach Affects MasterCard, VISA

Monday, April 2, 2012

On Friday, March 30, VISA and MasterCard alerted banks across the country about a recent major breach at U.S.-based credit card processor Global Payments. The alerts also said that full Track 1 and Track 2 data was taken—meaning that the information could be used to counterfeit new cards. This recent attack illustrates the need for continued vigilance in securing your network. Click here to learn more about this latest breach, involving at least 1.5 million accounts (as reported on krebsonsecurity.com).

If you are wondering if your network might be vulnerable, contact us now for an assessment.