Simon Wijckmans
Founder and CEO of cside, a company focused on client-side security intelligence to prevent friendly fraud and chargebacks; experienced in device fingerprinting and browser-based fraud prevention.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 20min
Friendly Fraud: The Silent Killer Putting Your Ecommerce Margins At Risk — Simon Wijckmans | How To Stop Friendly Fraud, Why It Kills Your Margins, How To Prevent Chargebacks, What A 0.5% Fraud Rate Really Means, Why Browser Security Matters (#451)
Join Simon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside, as he delves into the world of friendly fraud—a silent threat to eCommerce margins. He explains how bad actors exploit chargebacks for profit and why payment issuers make it easy for customers to file disputes. Discover the hidden costs of fighting chargebacks and how client-side security intelligence can prevent them. Simon shares insights on device fingerprinting, the critical nature of browser security, and a case study showing how one business reduced chargebacks by up to 70%!
Aug 29, 2024 • 53min
When 3rd party JavaScript attacks (JS Party #336)
Simon Wijckmans from c/side, a web development and security expert, discusses critical vulnerabilities in third-party JavaScript. He details the recent Polyfill attack, emphasizing the risks of relying on external resources that can lead to malicious script injections. The conversation highlights strategies to enhance security, such as evaluating vendors and self-hosting scripts. Additionally, they address the challenges faced by developers in maintaining user trust while navigating privacy concerns related to third-party services.
