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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PYMNTS Sift Report: Digital Trust ‘Signals’ Cement Consumer-Merchant Loyalty Via Security
PYMNTS Sift Report: Digital Trust ‘Signals’ Cement Consumer-Merchant Loyalty Via Security
June 14, 2021  |  Commerce

The late, great motivational speaker Zig Ziglar once said, “Every sale has five basic obstacles: no need, no money, no hurry, no desire, no trust.”...

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China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
China’s Latest Tech Regs Fixated On Data Control
June 14, 2021  |  Data

New legislation passed last week and in April will make most data-related activities in China subject to government oversight, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. The...

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Cyberattacks Doubled In Europe During Pandemic
Cyberattacks Doubled In Europe During Pandemic
June 11, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercrime in Europe doubled in the past year as hackers took advantage of the pandemic, CNN reported, citing figures from the European Union. The European...

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McDonald’s Falls Victim To Data Breach Amid Growing Cyberattack Concern
McDonald’s Falls Victim To Data Breach Amid Growing Cyberattack Concern
June 11, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The world’s largest quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain just had its cyber defenses breached. McDonald’s revealed Friday (June 11) that its databases have been hacked in...

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Wray: Companies Should Not Pay Ransoms In Cyberattacks
Wray: Companies Should Not Pay Ransoms In Cyberattacks
June 10, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

FBI Director Christopher Wray said companies and organizations that are the victims of ransomware attacks should contact law enforcement quickly instead of paying to unlock...

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A Proactive Strategy To The Existential Crisis Of An SMB Cyberattack
A Proactive Strategy To The Existential Crisis Of An SMB Cyberattack
June 10, 2021  |  B2B Payments

News that the U.S. government recovered more than $2 million from ransomware attackers whose victim, Colonial Pipeline, paid the ransom sparked conversations yet again about...

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Hackers Hit US House, NYC Law Department
Hackers Hit US House, NYC Law Department
June 08, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Will 2021 be remembered as the year of the cyberattack? Two more high-profile breaches occurred over the last few days, with hackers breaking into the...

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US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
US Recovers $2.3 Million In Crypto From Colonial Pipeline Hacking Ransom
June 07, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. has recovered millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency paid to the hackers of the Colonial Pipeline as ransom, CNN reported. The Department of...

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Cybersecurity Startup SentinelOne Files For IPO
Cybersecurity Startup SentinelOne Files For IPO
June 04, 2021  |  IPO

SentinelOne, Inc. plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the “S” ticker symbol, according to an S-1 filing from the company...

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