Online Scams - Managed IT Services Help You Avoid Them
Cybersecurity is one of the hottest topics in any business setting. With the massive amounts of data that business have on hand, from financial data...
As the final post in our series on cybersecurity awareness, this week we will focus on e-skimming. You may be thinking, what the heck is that? The only skim I like is the milk for my coffee! E-Skimming is a practice that involves stealing credit card information from customers on online stores. During e-skimming, hackers gain access to your online store and deploy a skimming code. This skimming code will collect payment card information from anyone that makes a purchase from your e-commerce site. The hackers then use the skimmed information to steal money and identities from unsuspecting consumers.
So who is at risk for an e-skimming attack? Any business that accepts credit card payments in one form or another is vulnerable. This could be an online store like Target, it could be your bank or even your utility provider if you pay online. And how do these hackers gain access to these online portals to get the code installed? That can occur in a myriad of ways including:
No matter what method hackers choose to get access to your e-commerce, once the malicious code is activated, it will immediately begin collecting, in real time, all credit card information that users are entering into the storefront or payment section. Once collected, hackers either choose to sell the lists of cards on the dark web or begin using the cards to make fraudulent purchases.
Many times, e-skimming attacks can go unnoticed by a business and by customers of a business until they realize their cards are being used by bad actors to make unauthorized purchases or bank withdrawals. The most likely way a business finds out it has been a victim of a e-skimming is by customers reporting fraudulent charges after shopping on their website.
With the holidays coming and the COVID-19 pandemic pushing consumers towards online shopping, businesses offering e-commerce options for customers must be vigilant about e-skimming. Here are some simple tips to keep your business safe.
Protecting your online business from e-skimming is critical to your operations. But what happens if you've already fallen victim? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recommends the following steps:
As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to an end in a few days, we hope that the tips provided in our series of articles has given you some useful information on how to keep yourself, your business and your customers safe from possible cyberattacks. A Managed IT Services Provider can provide the support you need to keep your business protected if you do not have an in-house IT staff to handle these matters. With a Managed IT Services Provider, you can rest easier knowing you have a professional on your side to help protect your business and keep you up and running.
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