Organisations that accept payment cards are prey for criminal hackers trying to steal financial information and commit identity fraud. Many attacks are highly automated, using increasingly sophisticated tools and techniques to search for website and payment card system vulnerabilities remotely. When a vulnerability is discovered, an attack can start - with the management and staff of the target organisation unaware of what is going on.
The PCI DSS exists to ensure that organisations process credit and debit card payments in a way that effectively protects cardholder data.
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