Free Malware and Virus Scan and Removal Utility

If you have some concerns that your stores computers may have some malware or viruses that may have been missed by your current malware and anti-virus software, here is a link to a free scan and removal utility from ESET: https://www.eset.com/us/home/online-scanner/

I checked and one of my computers had seven threats that had been missed by Windows Defender. Given the amount of malware and similar threats out there, it would be wise to run a scan to ensure that your system is malware and virus free.

Please Replace those old MSR's!!!

More security breaches over the last couple of months. This time involving Snoney's and GameStop.

For the sake of your business and your customers, please replace those old Mag Stripe Readers (MSR's) that read card data and transmit it through the POS system. It is very easy to intercept credit card information with these devices. If you don't believe me, open up MS Word, NotePad or WordPad and swipe a credit or debit card. If you can see the actual card information in any of these word processing programs then you have outdated equipment that needs to be replaced ASAP.

Depending on which POS software program you use, there are plenty of hardware and software upgrades available like Card Defender.

Shoneys Article: http://www.nrn.com/technology/shoney-s-reports-credit-card-breach-37-locations

GameStop Article: www.mytotalretail.com/article/gamestop-investigating-possible-credit-card-security-breach-website

Need assistance? Please contact me at 208-340-5632 or kevinantosh@gmail.com

Another payment security breach with a well know chain: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2017/02/fast-food-chain-arbys-acknowledges-breach/

All I can say is Arggg - this is happening so often and yet the technology is available to all businesses to prevent this type of a security breach. Simply put:

1. Ensure that your Malware and Virus software is active and up to date 
2. Have payment processing technology like Card Defender that meets or exceeds industry security compliance standards

OK 'nuff said - lets hope that your retail store has already taken the steps to protect your customers payment data.

Malware Attack - A New Reason Not to Choose HarborTouch

As if long term equipment contracts, buyout clauses, and specific merchant service commitments were not reasons enough to avoid HarborTouch, a recent Malware attack recently targeted businesses using HarborTouch and HarborTouch confirmed that some data was breached.

Full article can be found here: http://www.pymnts.com/whats-hot-2/2015/pos-malware-nabs-another-victim/#.VTj_byFVikp 

Are you  in the US and in need of no cost retail point of sale advice?  I'm happy to help and can be reached on my cell at 208-340-5632 (I am on Mountain Time) or via email at kevinantosh@gmail.com. There is also a contact form to the right that can be used to reach me.