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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Biden: Russia Hatching Private Sector Cyber Attacks
Biden: Russia Hatching Private Sector Cyber Attacks
March 22, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

President Joe Biden issued an urgent warning that Russian cyberattacks on the private sector are coming and advised business leaders to immediately step up their...

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Hacker Manipulates a Smart Contract on Li Finance; Takes $600K
Hacker Manipulates a Smart Contract on Li Finance; Takes $600K
March 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Li Finance swap aggregator experienced a smart contract attack which led to around $600,000 lost from 29 users’ wallets, a report said. Get the...

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AI Analytics Play Larger Role in Corporate Battles Against Cybercriminals
AI Analytics Play Larger Role in Corporate Battles Against Cybercriminals
March 21, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Despite the headlines about the continued geopolitical turmoil, the risk of cyberattack isn’t exactly new. Denial-of-service attacks and ransomware are never far from mind. Data...

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Fake LinkedIn Accounts and ‘Job Fishing’ Fraud on Rise, Google Warns
Fake LinkedIn Accounts and ‘Job Fishing’ Fraud on Rise, Google Warns
March 18, 2022  |  Fraud Attack

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TechREG Weekly: Crypto, Cybersecurity and Online Safety Bills Advance in EU, US and UK
TechREG Weekly: Crypto, Cybersecurity and Online Safety Bills Advance in EU, US and UK
March 18, 2022  |  Regulation

This week, important legislative initiatives made their way through European Union, U.K. and U.S. legislative bodies. Digital platforms in the U.K., and in particular social...

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US House Reps Look Into Early Release of Russian Hacker
US House Reps Look Into Early Release of Russian Hacker
March 17, 2022  |  Legal

Some lawmakers are questioning how cybercriminal Aleksei Burkov, who has operated two of the most exclusive Russian underground hacking forums, was released early, KrebsOnSecurity reported...

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US Cybersecurity Law Increases Reporting Duties For Most Firms
US Cybersecurity Law Increases Reporting Duties For Most Firms
March 16, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

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Cyber Insurance Sees Price Hikes Ahead as Cyberwar Compounds Fraud Wave
Cyber Insurance Sees Price Hikes Ahead as Cyberwar Compounds Fraud Wave
March 15, 2022  |  Insurance

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is renewing worries of spillover effects from cyberwarfare in that conflict hitting global computer networks amid an already bad cybersecurity situation....

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Unity On Why Robust Digital Identity Verification Is Crucial To Digital Gaming’s Continued Expansion
Unity On Why Robust Digital Identity Verification Is Crucial To Digital Gaming’s Continued Expansion
March 14, 2022  |  Authentication

A satisfying videogaming experience hinges on simple, seamless gameplay, meaning even one clunky microtransaction can prompt consumers to abandon a platform. In the Digital Identity...

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