Payment Fraud Trends in Higher Ed & How to Stop Them at the Browser

Webinar E-Skimming

October 27, 2025

Discover emerging fraud tactics targeting online student accounts, tuition payments, and credential harvesting, and how to block them at the point of entry.

E-skimming has become the leading cause of fraud and identity theft, according to major credit card brands and merchant acquirers. Gain insight into how these attacks operate, how to safeguard your institution, and the essential steps for PCI DSS compliance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Explore the unique cybersecurity risks facing higher education institutions, where diverse payment systems, multiple attack vectors, and vast stores of personally identifiable information make them prime targets for cybercriminals.
  • Gain a deep understanding of e-skimming attacks: how they work, why they’re so effective, and the critical steps you must take to reduce your institution’s exposure.
  • Understand the latest PCI DSS compliance requirements and what your institution must do to meet them confidently.
  • Learn the technology behind our e-skimming controls, trusted by major card brands, merchant acquirers, QSAs, and leading global merchants.
  • Get an actionable, easy-to-follow plan to solve the problem in 30 days or less.

Speaker:

 

Matt-McGuirk-Source-Defense

Matt McGuirk

Senior Director, Global Head of Field Engineering, Source Defense

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About the Author
Kathy Staples

Kathy Staples

Marketing Manager

Kathy Staples has over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, with special focus on corporate marketing initiatives and serving as an account manager for many Fortune 500 clients. As CampusGuard's Marketing Manager, Kathy's main objectives are to drive the company's brand awareness and marketing strategies while strengthening our partnerships with higher education institutions and organizations. Her marketing skills encompass multiple digital marketing initiatives, including campaign development, website management, SEO optimization, and content, email, and social media marketing.

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