NOTE to READER: At the time of the hack, Sintel Systems was not involved. This week Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc. published a security notice on its website announcing that it suffered a data breach when hackers broke in and planted malware on its payments processing system. 102 stores or about 15% of its restaurants in 20 states […]
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Today Global Payments Inc. (GPN) and Total System Services Inc. (TSS) announced an all-stock merger of equals with an equity value of about $21.5 billion. Global Payments is fifth-largest merchant acquirer in the U.S., helping businesses handle their credit and debit card payments. Total System Services is the third-biggest payment processor in the credit card issuers’ market.
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On April 17, Uber, the ride sharing company announced that it was adding an Apple Pay option to Uber Eats, its popular online food ordering and delivery platform. Customers who want to use the payment option can now do so either using the Face ID or Touch ID option inside the Uber Eats app. Apple
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Nearly 10,000 attendees visited The NAFEM Show in 2015. But what is The Nafem Show? It is a place where ideas, products and new technologies are introduced. Equipment and supplies that help reduce the time spent on cleaning and maintenance. Products that enable operators to slash food prep and cooking times. Technologies that automate normally
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Be prepared for a credit card upgrade, as banks have begun swapping out regular magnetic strip credit cards for something a little more secure. Chip cards (Smart Cards/Circuit Cards) are not a new concept. They have been around for many years and are used widely in some parts of the world like Europe. Chip cards
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Forbes.com is reporting on how, in the aftermath of the recent high-profile hacking incidents over the past year, technology is being developed to further security for credit card purchases. The hacks perpetrated against the likes of giant retailers such as Michaels, Neiman Marcus and Target have opened a view into the multi-million dollar business of
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USAToday.com has reported that P.F. Chang’s China Bistro is investigating a possible data breach involving credit and debit card data that may have been stolen from its restaurant locations nationwide. The report in question comes from Brian Krebs’ website KrebsOnSecurity.com, the same cybersecurity blogger who uncovered data breaches at Target earlier this year. As the
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Scuffin Treat: Hybrid Muffin and Scone The Cronut was one of the latest popular pastry hybrid dessert of last year. It’s basically a cross between croissant and doughnut created by New York pastry chef Dominique Ansel. Just this week NYTimes.com reported about the new treat around the block called the scuffin; hybrid muffin and scone!
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Huffington Post reports on the breakfast war between McDonald’s and Taco Bell. In recent news, Taco Bell released a new commercial mocking McDonald’s by featuring real life Ronald McDonalds claiming their love for Taco Bell’s new breakfast menu. On Friday, McDonald’s replied back in a kindly thanks by posting a picture of their clown mascot
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Customer Loyalty Program Step #1 — Set a Clear Goal HelpScout.net advises: To take advantage of “artificial advancement,” there must be a clear-cut goal that customers can look forward to and it has to align with a desire of theirs. Without a finish line (or multiple finish lines) for customers to cross, they will lose
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