Cybersecurity

Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.

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US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
US Firms Are Main Targets for Cyberattacks, Intelligence Chief Tells Senate
May 02, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Thursday (May 2) that there has been an alarming increase in cyberattacks worldwide. Haines highlighted the growing threat of...

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UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
May 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth’s CEO said the company is still investigating a security failure behind a massive cyberattack. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday (May 1), Andrew...

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Google Confirms It Will Join Global Experts at AI Safety Summit
Google Confirms It Will Join Global Experts at AI Safety Summit
May 01, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As luminaries from academia, government and business prepare to gather in South Korea May 21-22 for the second AI Safety Summit, Google’s attendance is drawing...

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US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure
US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure
April 30, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

In a bid to safeguard the nation’s vital infrastructure, the federal government is now offering a playbook to help companies navigate the treacherous landscape of cybersecurity,...

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With $429 Billion At Stake, Anti-Fraud Measures Prove Pro-Customer
With $429 Billion At Stake, Anti-Fraud Measures Prove Pro-Customer
April 29, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

How much did payment fraud cost retailers last year? The answer, according to one analysis, is a cool $429 billion.    According to a recently released report from...

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Microsoft ‘Doubles Down’ on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Connected Economy
Microsoft ‘Doubles Down’ on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Connected Economy
April 29, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, resulting in a $872 million loss to the health insurer, is just one example of the evolving cyberthreat landscape in today’s connected economy. Beyond...

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UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
April 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will testify before two Congressional committees Wednesday (May 1), addressing the cyberattack that hit the company’s Change Healthcare unit. The Senate hearing is titled “Hacking...

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Spike in Identity Fraud Forces Banks to Embrace Innovation
Spike in Identity Fraud Forces Banks to Embrace Innovation
April 23, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

To the hammer of a bad actor, everything vulnerable looks like a nail. And with the rise of sophisticated fraud techniques, organizations like financial institutions...

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Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
April 22, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before launching their ransomware strike. They gained entry to the networks...

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