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New PCI DSS Rules Say Merchants on Hook for Compliance, Not Providers
Mark Anderson | Security | April 4, 2025

Euclid Security Newsletter

April 4, 2025 

New PCI DSS Rules Say Merchants on Hook for Compliance, Not Providers

Merchants and retailers will now face penalties for not being compliant with PCI DSS 4.0.1, and the increased security standards make it clear they cannot transfer compliance responsibility to third-party service providers.

 

Security News

CISA warns of Fast Flux DNS evasion used by cybercrime gangs

CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the "Fast Flux" cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs.

Oracle Confirms Cloud Hack

Oracle has confirmed suffering a data breach but the tech giant is apparently trying to downplay the impact of the incident.

Phishers are increasingly impersonating electronic toll collection companies

Scammers have been sending out text messages claiming you have an unpaid toll fee, directing victims to fake websites designed to steal sensitive information.

Microsoft Warns of Tax-Themed Email Attacks Using PDFs and QR Codes to Deliver Malware

These campaigns notably use redirection methods such as URL shorteners and QR codes contained in malicious attachments and abuse legitimate services like file-hosting services and business profile pages to avoid detection.

Why no small business is too small for hackers - and 8 security best practices for SMBs

Don't fall victim to the 'small target illusion.' Learn how cybercriminals exploit SMBs so you can fix your security gaps before it's too late.

 

Important Updates & Patches

Apple Releases Security Updates

Apple has released security updates for multiple products to include iPadOS, iOS, MacOS, wathchOS, visionOS, Xcode, and Safari.

 

Dan's Corner

20 advanced Android 15 tips

Google's latest and greatest Android version is bursting with productivity-boosting goodness. It's just up to you to know where to look.

 

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