Make Your POS System Less Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

In just the last few years, the retail industry has been a prime target for a multitude of cyberattacks. Point-of-sale (POS) systems have been particularly vulnerable, with debit and credit card readers being targeted in an effort to steal confidential financial information.

While some of the most well-known victims of cyberattacks on POS systems have included Michaels Stores, Target, and Neiman Marcus, small business owners are just as vulnerable when it comes to malware on POS systems. When such an attack occurs, it can have a significant effect on the confidence of consumers in the safety of financial information at POS terminals, eventually affecting sales.

While the increase in cyberattacks on POS systems can certainly be worrying to business owners, the good news is that there are steps that businesses can take to thwart cyber criminals from obtaining access to confidential financial data.

Reduce Your Risk One of the first and most important steps that businesses can take in…