A major payments provider outage caused by ransomware isn't just a headline - it's a wake-up call. Using BridgePay's February 6 ransomware incident as a case study, we explore how multiple systemic failures - not a single flaw - are almost always behind these outages, and why treating security as a checkbox isn't enough.
Whether you're buying, selling, or investing in a FinTech company, security due diligence is more than a checklist - it's about reading between the lines. We break down what really matters in tech and security evaluations, and how to avoid expensive surprises post-close.
Many ISVs assume they're out of PCI scope because they use hosted fields or JavaScript SDKs that “keep them away” from cardholder data. But PCI applies not only to who handles the data — but to who could impact the security of it. That means ISVs are in scope, and here's why.
"Tokenization” gets thrown around a lot in payments - often incorrectly. We're cutting through the noise to explain the difference between vaulting, Credential-on-File (COF), and true network tokenization, and how each impacts interchange, authorization rates, compliance, and recurring transaction performance.
While you’re hanging lights and prepping bonuses, card brand compliance fees might be quietly stealing Christmas. Discover how data integrity failures and non-compliance fines are draining revenue across ISOs, PayFacs, ISVs, and merchants — and what you can do to stop the holiday heist.
ISVs with brilliant software often get suckered into payments partnerships that feel more like messy divorces than profitable ventures. Before you get hitched, here’s your prenup—aka everything you need to know about choosing the right payments partner.
A group spent $3M and years trying to build its own payments gateway — only to scrap it entirely. Here’s what went wrong, and why most companies should never attempt this without seasoned payments experts.
Thinking of building your own payments gateway to save a few cents per transaction? Unless you love costly compliance headaches, nonstop maintenance, and card brand update chaos, think again.
Your sales are booming, life is good... until a wave of chargebacks hits like a freight train. Here’s why your affiliate program — new or old — might be the real culprit, and how to shut the door on fraudsters before they cash out.
PCI DSS 4.0.1 Control 6.4.3 (effective April 1, 2025) mandates script authorization, integrity checks, and inventory on payment pages. This guide covers the control, implementation tips, and monitoring tools like CSP headers, securityheaders.com, and Snyk.