American Banker

Michaels PIN-Pad Breach Raises Questions About Common Data-Security Practices

Michaels Stores Inc. claims in mid-May it was partway through the process of upgrading the payment terminals in its stores to new, tamper-resistant models when a series of fraudulent debit card ...
American Banker

Michaels PIN-Pad Breach Reaches 20 States, Exposing Other Possible Security Gaps

The PIN pad-tampering attack Michaels Stores Inc. revealed earlier this month is far more widespread than it originally believed, affecting at least 90 payment terminals in stores in 20 states, the ...
Dark Reading

Michaels Breach Evidence Of Growing POS Skimming Trend

As news spreads about the PIN-pad skimming breach that compromised data processed via 90 terminals across 20 states at arts and crafts outlets owned by Michaels Stores, security experts warn that this ...
Lifehacker

Cover the PIN Pad While Using a Drive-Up ATM

Skimming scams are everywhere, but according to Krebs on Security, there’s another component to them that’s easy to prevent—scammers recording your PIN number. “Very often the most clever component of ...
Digital Transactions

Barnes & Noble Reports Fraudsters Compromised PIN Pads at 63 Stores

Calling it a “sophisticated criminal effort,” Barnes & Noble Inc. on Wednesday reported tampering occurred on PIN pads at 63 of its stores in nine states. The company on Sept. 14 disconnected every ...