Retailers, hotels and restaurants have all been victimized through the same Achilles’ heel that cybercriminals continue to attack. The point-of-sale system, where customers’ payment data is routinely processed, is often the target of malware designed to steal credit card numbers in the thousands or millions. Security experts are encouraging a variety of approaches to keep businesses secure from such intrusions. Businesses that provide remote access to their point of sale system can consider installing two-factor authentication to avoid relying only on password logins.”]

