Monthly Archives: June 2009

Retail Chain Settles Data Theft Case

The parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshall’s has reached a settlement with several states related to a 2005-2006 data theft that exposed millions of payment card numbers to hackers, according to The Palm Beach Post. Reportedly, the Mass. based … Continue reading

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Rate Increases Announced Effective July 1

VISA has announced a second waive of merchant fee increases effective July 1, 2009.  This comes on the heels of MasterCard increases announced last April. Visa Acquirer Processing Fee (APF) – Effective July 1, 2009, Visa is introducing a U.S. … Continue reading

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