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 DOJ, DHS Launch Website To Combat Ransomware
US DOJ, DHS Launch Website To Combat Ransomware
July 15, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

In response to the growing international threat of ransomware attacks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have launched a...

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NortonLifeLock Looks To Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Avast
NortonLifeLock Looks To Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Avast
July 15, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

NortonLifeLock is working on a deal to acquire Prague cybersecurity software firm Avast, which trades on the London Stock Exchange, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday...

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White House Ransomware Task Force Tries To Stem The Tide Of Attacks
White House Ransomware Task Force Tries To Stem The Tide Of Attacks
July 15, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Nothing is off the table now in the fight against cybercrime and those related to ransomware. Not only are there rewards for tips on who’s...

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Report: Healthcare Providers Use AI To Solve Telemedicine’s Privacy Problem
Report: Healthcare Providers Use AI To Solve Telemedicine’s Privacy Problem
July 15, 2021  |  Identity

Healthcare has rapidly become more digital over the past year, with consumers trying telehealth and other virtual tools to meet their medical needs in response...

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Cybereason Nets $275M In Crossover Financing For Its Anti-Ransomware Solutions
Cybereason Nets $275M In Crossover Financing For Its Anti-Ransomware Solutions
July 14, 2021  |  Investments

Cybereason, which can help prevent cyberattacks, is the recipient of a $275 million investment from crossover funding, according to a company press release. The funding...

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Visa Pairs Business Cards With Cybersecurity, Plate IQ Links With Accounting Tech
Visa Pairs Business Cards With Cybersecurity, Plate IQ Links With Accounting Tech
July 14, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Spend management remains the focus for commercial card innovators as FinTechs look to bolster security and control for employers and employees alike. This week’s Commercial...

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Russian Hacking Group Responsible For Ransomware Goes Dark
Russian Hacking Group Responsible For Ransomware Goes Dark
July 13, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

REvil, a known Russian hacking group, has gone offline — only days after U.S. President Joe Biden mandated that Russian President Vladimir Putin handle the...

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Fashion Brand Guess Data Breach Impacts Customer Info
Fashion Brand Guess Data Breach Impacts Customer Info
July 12, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Guess, the U.S.-based fashion brand and retailer, has been the victim of a data breach, a report from Bleeping Computer said Monday (July 12). Guess,...

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Microsoft Buys RiskIQ To Enhances Cybersecurity Stable
Microsoft Buys RiskIQ To Enhances Cybersecurity Stable
July 12, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Microsoft is buying San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup RiskIQ, adding a company known for its proficiency in threat intelligence and cloud-based software-as-a-service platforms. “RiskIQ has built...

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