by Omega | Oct 22, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, PCI DSS 3.0, Security Strategist, Systems Management
The potential data breach story is not news anymore, yet what is surprising is that Staples Inc. has not mentioned it anywhere on their site. By now we know, ‘a potential issue’ most often turns true. However, we will stay tuned. According to Krebs, banks...
by Omega | Aug 28, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Malware, PCI, PCI DSS 3.0, QSA, Systems Management, Wireless Security
Just over half the year is over and the time to ramp up compliance efforts for the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) 2.0 is here. The deadline for v2.0 is December 31st, 2014. So, start the process right away. Whether it is the first time audit,...
by Omega | Jul 15, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Security, PCI, PCI DSS 3.0, QSA, SAQ, Security Strategist, Systems Management
The article explains why data security and PCI compliance cannot be achieved overnight, and addresses some common doubts that owners experience during the decision-making process. Given that implementing and adhering to all Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard...
by Omega | Jul 14, 2014 | Cloud Backup and Recovery, Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Systems Management
Cryptolocker is an intelligent malware that encrypts user’s files. A hacker charges a service fee for sending a code to the person who wants the file encrypted. The malware is intelligent because it can avoid anti-virus programs and filters that are used to...
by Omega | Jun 30, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, PCI, PCI DSS 3.0, Systems Management, Wireless Security
Everybody is now aware of the vulnerability in Target’s network that caused the massive data breach and loss of personal information of about 70 million customers. The Web server that controlled the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems was totally...
by Omega | Jun 13, 2014 | Cyber Security, Data Breach, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, PCI, Systems Management, Wireless Security
STATEMENT FROM RICK FEDERICO CEO OF P.F. CHANG’S JUNE 12, 2014 Scottsdale, Ariz. (June 12, 2014) — On Tuesday, June 10, P.F. Chang’s learned of a security compromise that involves credit and debit card data reportedly stolen from some of our restaurants....
