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PrestaShop Security Alert: Protect Your Store from Digital Skimmers

Turaco Labs
February 12, 2026
3 mins

Tags:

eCommerce
Magento

PrestaShop has recently issued a security alert warning store owners about a digital skimmer threat targeting their platform. If you're running a PrestaShop store, this is an important reminder to verify your site's security.

What's the Threat?

Digital skimmers are malicious scripts that secretly capture sensitive customer data, including payment information, during checkout. These attacks can severely damage your business reputation and put your customers at risk - making early detection absolutely critical.

We've Got You Covered

The good news? ThreatView already detects this specific malware identified in PrestaShop's alert, along with many other digital skimmers and eCommerce-focused threats in our comprehensive database.

We're proud to work alongside PrestaShop's security efforts to help keep the eCommerce community safe. Our free scanner is specifically designed to catch the types of threats that target online stores like yours.

Take Action Now

Don't wait to find out if your store is affected. Check your PrestaShop site for free using ThreatView:

Create Your Free ThreatView Account →

Our scanner will check your site against the malware mentioned in PrestaShop's alert and our extensive database of other eCommerce threats. It takes just minutes to run, and you'll have peace of mind knowing your store and customers are protected.

Stay safe out there, and remember - regular security checks are one of the best investments you can make in your online business.

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