Over the past two decades, PCI DSS has played a crucial role in enhancing payment security. However, the rise of social media-related fraud and the emergence of new technologies underscore the need for its continuous evolution.
To address these threats, the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has gradually introduced updates to the standards, culminating in the release of PCI DSS version 4.0. PCI DSS v4.0 marks the first major update to the standards in over a decade.