Protect every card payment, in store and online.
- most targeted industry for breaches
- #2
- average cost of a retail breach
- $3.3M
- increase in e-commerce fraud YoY
- 70%
Threats
What attackers go after
Payment Card Theft
Attackers target POS systems, e-commerce platforms, and payment processing to steal customer card data. Magecart skimmers and POS malware remain prevalent threats.
E-commerce Fraud & Account Takeover
Credential stuffing attacks compromise customer accounts. Fraudsters make purchases, steal loyalty points, and harvest personal information.
Ransomware During Peak Seasons
Ransomware attacks timed to Black Friday, holidays, and peak seasons maximize pressure on retailers. Downtime during the busiest weeks of the year costs the most revenue.
Business risk
What a breach actually costs
Customers hand over card numbers, addresses, and purchase history every time they buy. A single breach can undo loyalty that took decades to build.
What to protect first
- 01Secure payment card data at every touchpoint
- 02Protect customer PII and purchase history
- 03Safeguard loyalty program accounts
- 04Secure e-commerce platforms and mobile apps
What a breach does to the business
- of consumers lose trust after breach
- 65%
- customer churn following disclosure
- 3.9%
- PCI non-compliance fines per month
- $5K-$100K
More than one location? Consistent security across all store locations with centralized monitoring and local responsiveness.
How we help
Where we would start
Penetration Testing
Test POS systems, e-commerce platforms, and payment infrastructure. Identify vulnerabilities that could expose customer payment data to attackers.
Security Assessments
PCI DSS gap assessments and compliance readiness reviews. Evaluate security controls across retail locations and e-commerce operations.
Managed Security
24/7 monitoring for retail networks and e-commerce platforms. Detect payment card skimmers, account takeover attempts, and ransomware threats.
Incident Response
Rapid response to payment card breaches and ransomware attacks. Contain threats, preserve evidence, and support PCI forensic investigations.
Case study
In a client's words
“After a notification from VISA about a potential breach, our team prioritized payment security. Virtus helped us achieve PCI compliance and implement monitoring that protects every transaction.”
- PCI DSS
- Level 2 compliant
- payment card incidents
- Zero
- e-commerce fraud reduction
- 60%
Start with your POS and checkout.
PCI DSS readiness, payment system testing, and monitoring for stores and e-commerce.