Next card may change the way you shop-

EMV is fast approaching, is your company set up to take these cards?
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Protecting your customers

"Outsiders are the new breed of insiders; there's just so many ways an outsider can get into the database, whether it's through SQL injection vulnerabilities in a website or by loading up malware on somebody's laptop or some other endpoint," Read more here: http://www.darkreading.com/database-security/167901020/security/news/231900875/largest-credit-card-fraud-ring-bust-should-validate-dam-siem-work.html

Leading the way in EMV

"EMV cards nearly eliminate skimming scams, says George Peabody, director of emerging technologies advisory service at Mercator Advisory Group. So no more worrying about a server taking liberties with your credit card after a meal, like the Mugs 'N Jugs waitress in Florida who was arrested on charges of skimming the credit cards of bad tippers." Alpine is leading the way with equipment that is ready for EMV. Call today and get your business set up!

READ MORE: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/10/20/us-credit-cards-add-chip-and-pin-security/

Skimming Technology Advances

The technology skimming criminals are using and coming up with is becoming extremely advanced. Being aware of how they are able to execute their crimes will in turn help you to prevent skimming from happening to you. In the story below, this German Electronics Engineer created a PIN skimming devise that would be elaborately installed into the pin pad and transmit all info through Bluetooth.

http://www.techworld.com.au/article/404312/german_jailed_bluetooth-enabled_pin_stealing_kit/#closeme

More info on 111 arrested for skimming ring

More and more names and jobs of the 111 arrested in queens are being released. It is reported that employees of restaurants, bars, stores and financial institutions were all n on this elaborate scheme. The group even had its own attorney who would help them on how to commit the fraud and how to evade police. The article below goes into great detail of the levels this organization had.

READ MORE: http://www.liherald.com/stories/Oceansider-charged-in-ID-theft-ring,36360?page=1&content_source=

Skimming is everywhere

Restaurants, fast food establishments, ATM's and Gas Stations are not the only place to worry about skimming. This man owned a smoke shop and was skimming his customer’s cards as they paid for their items. Once he had the card info he would then re-encode used gift cards with his customers data and proceed to purchase items such as cigarettes from Costco to then resell in his store. When using your card anywhere, make sure to keep a close eye on it if you have to let it out of your hand.

READ MORE: http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/crime/arrest-made-in-skimming-scheme-10-14-2011

TGI-Friday's Server Indicted for Skimming

TGI-Friday's server is charged with a 16 count indictment for skimming some 73 customers credit cards. 2 of these victims were secret service agents who ultimately let the arrest of the server.

READ MORE: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/credit-card-skimming-the-new-face-of-fraud-in-california-240710.php

Skimming

Any time you let your card out of your sight or slide it through an unknown card reader there is a good possibility that skimming may occur. With Dine Fraud Free, Alpine not only allows you the opportunity to keep you card in your hand at sit down restaurants, we are also pioneering the way in near field communication to help in all settings such as fast food and retail. Contact us today and find out more (877)217-0707

We had to share

We liked what the article below says in the first paragraph so much we needed to share: "Very often customers measure the reputation and integrity of a business by the measures a business takes to help prevent credit card skimming and related issues that place the customers at risk."

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/computing/enterprise-security/articles/125447.aspx#ixzz1ac6LzISr

Did you know:

According to a study released by Trustwave's SpiderLabs last year, 38 percent of credit card hacking cases involved the hotel industry. Hotels Often receive sensitive data from different companies and then that data is stored for weeks until a guest checks out. This makes hotels a prime target for hackers. If you are unsure how the data is being stored at your hotel, contact Alpine and allow our trained professionals keep you from risk. (877)217-0707