Scanless PCI
Well, today is the day. We can finally stop having discussions about the value of PCI, because there is a new product on the market that solves all the business needs without the pesky problems of wishy washy compliance regulations. It’s called Scanless PCI. The premise is pretty simple, go to the website, grab the code, throw it on your website and poof. You’re PCI certified. No fuss, no muss.
The beauty of this system is that everyone gets what they want. Awareness, certification, and of course, protection from PCI fines. We don’t have to sit around spinning yarns about what is and isn’t a secure web site, or what the definition of PCI 6.6 means or what have you. No more! I’m glad we can finally put this entire thing to bed. Not that I take credit cards, but I might just get it myself. It’s so easy!
April 1st, 2008 at 10:06 am
ROTFL!!!
April 1st, 2008 at 10:12 am
Sounds like.. ehm.. “Hacker Safe” ?
April 1st, 2008 at 10:48 am
looks like a great idiot-tracking system to me.
April 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
Just… wow! The sad part is that I anticipate a number of people will actually fall for it
April 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I don’t trust anyone that uses Comic Sans.
April 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I’m buying 2 at that price!
April 1st, 2008 at 2:44 pm
“In the event of a security breach during the certification period, Scanless PCI will pay damages according to industry averages, as determined in binding arbitration. Scanless PCI guarantees to meet or exceed the standards of our competitors.”
Build a site, put their picture on it, and hack it. Then claim benefits and sue them in court. Way to cover their asses? It’s like setting a bottomless hole for them to step into
April 1st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools’_Day
April 1st, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I figured this was an April Fool’s day prank, but I was still compelled to put the image on a remote site at first just to see whether or not any visits would actually take place.
@tancurrom
Great tactic!
April 1st, 2008 at 10:24 pm
best idea ever
i’m now PCI scanned and 100% safe 
April 2nd, 2008 at 11:06 am
Following their “certification” link goes to a blocked Malicious Web Site (by Websense). lol. How surprising.
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I was kind of tipped off about the joke when I noticed huge js files from “roxer”, which turned out to be created by Jeremiah Grossman.
April 2nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Well if Jeremiah is selling I’m buying 12!
April 6th, 2008 at 3:41 am
In PCI 6.6 segment of the PCI standard there is a software called dotDefender that protect from web application attacks.
You can download a 30 days trial to start using the software and watch how your attacks are being stopped.
http://www.dotdefender.com or http://www.applicure.com
April 7th, 2008 at 11:48 am
@Tom - are you sure you want to advertise your stuff on an April fool’s joke making fun of PCI?
April 7th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
So since when does complying with PCI mean you are “secure”? lol