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Shield Your Business From Card Testing Fraud and Chargebacks With Stripe Radar

Published at 2024-02-22 by TF Blog

Do not let card testing damage your income and reputation. Stripe Radar is here to help with its cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and customizable rules to block sneaky fraudsters so you can focus on success.

What is card testing?

Imagine thieves trying out stolen credit card numbers on your website before making bigger purchases elsewhere. That's card testing, and it can drain your resources, damage your reputation, and trigger chargebacks.

Here's how Stripe Radar stops them:

  • Machine learning muscles: Stripe Radar's brainiac algorithms analyze data like a pro, identifying suspicious patterns that indicate card testing attempts and preventing chargebacks before they occur.
  • Real-time protection: Block these attempts in real-time with Stripe Radar, ensuring your hard-earned profit stays safe, and you do not face the hassle of disputes.
  • Boost your bottom line: Less fraud means more profit. Stripe Radar helps losses and maximizes income when configured appropriately for your business.
  • Peace of mind: Sleep soundly, knowing your transactions are secure. Focus on growing your business, not fighting fraud or dealing with chargebacks.
  • Insights and reports: Get detailed data on attempted card testing and potential chargeback situations to refine your defenses and stay ahead of the curve.

Empower your defenses with these powerful Stripe Radar rules:

  • Block payments exceeding a certain amount: Set a limit based on your average order value to flag suspiciously high transactions (a common card testing tactic).
  • Review payments from unfamiliar countries: Minimize risk by manually vetting orders originating from unexpected locations where stolen cards are often sold.
  • Require 3D Secure for high-risk transactions: Add an extra layer of security for payments deemed suspicious by Stripe Radar, including potential card testing attempts.
  • Block payments with mismatched billing addresses: Protect yourself from stolen card information by checking cardholder details. Inconsistent information often indicates card testing.
  • Review payments with multiple failed authorization attempts: Flag potential testing or fraudulent activity by suspicious card usage patterns, like repeated failed attempts.
  • Require CVV and zip code match: This powerful rule ensures the cardholder provides the correct three-digit CVV code and billing zip code associated with the card. This adds an extra layer of verification and helps prevent fraudulent transactions using stolen card information.

Do not be a victim. Stop card testers in their tracks, prevent chargebacks, and thrive with Stripe Radar. Visit Stripe's Chargeback Protection page and discover how Stripe Radar can empower your business to succeed.

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Demystifying Iframe’s “Unsafe Attempt to Initiate Navigation” Browser Console Error Message

Published at 2024-02-22 by TF Blog

Have you ever encountered a cryptic error message like "Unsafe attempt to initiate navigation for frame with origin..." while browsing the web? It might sound ominous, but understanding this message can empower you to navigate online safely. Let's decode this cryptic phrase and unravel the security concerns it represents.

Web Origins and the Walls Between Them:

The web is a vast interconnected network, but websites aren't just random neighbors. They exist in "origins," defined by their domain name and protocol (e.g., https://www.example.com). Imagine these origins as walled garden communities, each with its rules and access limitations.

Framing the Error:

An "iframe" is an HTML element that allows embedding one document within another, facilitating the integration of external content seamlessly into a webpage. The error message appears when a website inside an iframe (guest) tries to navigate (change its URL) without permission from the website hosting the iframe (host). This attempted navigation could be through JavaScript or other means.

Why We Need Walls:

This restriction exists for security reasons. Imagine a malicious website embedded in an iframe on a trusted website. If the malicious iframe could freely navigate, it could redirect you to phishing sites or steal your data. The "walls" between origins prevent such nefarious activities.

Understanding the Message:

The error message tells us three key things:

  1. A guest (iframe) tried to navigate.
  2. The guest's origin (website address) differs from the host's.
  3. The navigation attempt was unauthorized.

What Now?

Seeing this error doesn't necessarily mean you're in immediate danger. However, it's a red flag indicating potential security concerns:

  • The website embedding the iframe might be poorly coded or compromised.
  • The iframe itself might be malicious.
  • The navigation attempt could be a legitimate interaction gone wrong.

Staying Safe:

Here's how you can stay safe:

  • Be cautious about websites with embedded iframes, especially unfamiliar ones.
  • Avoid clicking on links within iframes, especially if they seem suspicious.
  • Keep your browser and operating system updated with the latest security patches.
  • Report the error to the website owner if you suspect a problem.
Example: A = website123.com B = websiteabc.com C= TicketFalcon.com Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) bridges the gap between websites, allowing different domains to securely share resources and build richer, more integrated web applications (i.e., iframes). Web browsers like Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Microsoft Edge indicate CORS policies. CORS errors will appear in the browser developer console. Here is an example of what will work in terms of embedding iframes vs. what will not work. The following list is predicated on the appropriate header responses of any of the website's servers below (i.e. same-origin policy):
  1. Website A can embed an iframe from website B.
  2. Website A can embed an iframe from website C.
  3. Website B can embed an iframe from website A.
  4. Website B can embed an iframe from website C.
  5. Website A cannot embed an iframe from website B with a destination on website C or any derivative. This will cause the "Unsafe attempt to initiate navigation for frame with origin..." error message in the browser developer console. An error could be thrown on desktop but not mobile - it's up to each browser and its respective CORS policies.

If you experience the "Unsafe Attempt to Initiate Navigation" error message on your website when embedding the Ticket Falcon embed code, your website, web content management system or website builder likely changed the origin/source of the embedded website's iframe source URL. This tends to occur with older web content management systems. The best action is to contact your website provider for resolution.

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