New versions of the Prilex point-of-sale malware can block secure, NFC-enabled contactless credit card transactions, forcing consumers to insert credit cards that are then stolen by the malware. On a ...

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If your business accepts card payments, credit card processing fees are obligatory. These fees can cost vendors anywhere between 1.5% to 3.5% per transaction, but the rate depends on a variety of ...