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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Gaming Platforms Tap Biometrics to Drive Smooth, Secure Microtransactions

Gaming Platforms Tap Biometrics to Drive Smooth, Secure Microtransactions
Gaming Platforms Tap Biometrics to Drive Smooth, Secure Microtransactions
March 11, 2022  |  Authentication

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CFPB Could Find NIST an Ally for Open Banking
CFPB Could Find NIST an Ally for Open Banking
March 10, 2022  |  CFPB

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, on March 3 closed a public consultation on...

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As BNPL Takes Off, Fraudsters Step Up ‘Collusion Fraud’
As BNPL Takes Off, Fraudsters Step Up ‘Collusion Fraud’
March 10, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Any new payments vector, where hockey stick growth is apparent — up and to the right, of course — grabs the attention of fraudsters. Get...

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SEC Seeks More Cybersecurity Info From Companies
SEC Seeks More Cybersecurity Info From Companies
March 09, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday (March 9) proposed amendments to its rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident reporting...

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ACI Worldwide Launches Fraud Scoring for Financial Institutions
ACI Worldwide Launches Fraud Scoring for Financial Institutions
March 09, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Global real-time payments software firm ACI Worldwide is introducing a fraud scoring platform powered by machine learning to deliver real-time security and fraud prevention to...

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Google Plans $5.4B Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant
Google Plans $5.4B Acquisition of Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant
March 08, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Alphabet’s Google has a $5.4 billion deal in place for the acquisition of cybersecurity firm Mandiant, a move intended to complement Google Cloud’s security strengths...

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AP Automation Frees Teams to Think Strategically When Fighting Payments Fraud
AP Automation Frees Teams to Think Strategically When Fighting Payments Fraud
March 08, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

While many businesses made the shift to digital during the pandemic, some — too many, in fact — are still relying on paper-based accounts payable...

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Samsung Source Code, Corporate Data Stolen in Breach 
Samsung Source Code, Corporate Data Stolen in Breach 
March 07, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

A breach at Samsung Electronics exposed source code for its Galaxy smartphones as well as internal company data — but no personal information was stolen,...

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Senate Unanimously Approves Cybersecurity Legislation
Senate Unanimously Approves Cybersecurity Legislation
March 02, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Senate has approved new cybersecurity legislation that will make it so infrastructure organizations have to report cyberattacks within 72 hours and ransomware payments...

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