Cyberattack

In computers and computer networks an attack is any attempt to expose, alter, disable, destroy, steal or gain unauthorized access to or make unauthorized use of an asset.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

EU Regulator Opens Facebook Cyberattack Investigation
EU Regulator Opens Facebook Cyberattack Investigation
October 04, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook’s lead EU regulator has started an investigation into the recent cyberattack on the social networking site. According to Reuters, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (DPC)...

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Tesco Bank Fined £16.4M For 2016 Cyberattack
Tesco Bank Fined £16.4M For 2016 Cyberattack
October 01, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Tesco Bank agreed on Monday (Oct. 1) to pay £16.4m in a settlement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) due to a cyberattack at the lender...

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Big Banks See Uptick In Cyberattack Attempts
Big Banks See Uptick In Cyberattack Attempts
September 30, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Sources have reported that some large U.S. banks have seen a boost in attempted cyberattacks in recent weeks. According to The Wall Street Journal, the...

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Facebook Breach Exposes Data Of Nearly 50M Users
Facebook Breach Exposes Data Of Nearly 50M Users
September 28, 2018  |  Facebook

After coming across a breach earlier in the week, Facebook said on Friday (Sept. 28) that roughly 50 million of its users had their data...

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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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Newegg Victim Of Data Breach That Lasted A Month
Newegg Victim Of Data Breach That Lasted A Month
September 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Newegg, the electronics retailer, was reportedly the victim of a data breach that lasted a month. According to a news outlet citing RiskIQ Threat Researcher...

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Hacker Attack Exploits Security Hole In Token Exchange
Hacker Attack Exploits Security Hole In Token Exchange
September 18, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

A cyberattack on what’s been described as a “decentralized” token exchange reportedly has led to a $58,000 theft and an illustration of a “shocking security...

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North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
September 17, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

The alleged North Korean hacking of Sony, Bangladesh Banks and other targets stand as some of the most infamous cyberattacks yet experienced. And the recently...

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Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers
Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers
September 17, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In 2016, $81 million disappeared from Bangladesh’s central bank. It could have been a lot worse — hackers tried to get away with $1 billion....

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