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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Ongoing Hacking Campaign Hits Global Healthcare, Energy, Defense Networks
Ongoing Hacking Campaign Hits Global Healthcare, Energy, Defense Networks
November 08, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

At least nine critical networks were hacked — including one from the U.S. — in an ongoing campaign that has compromised healthcare, defense, energy, technology,...

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Report: Merchants Fight Data Breaches, Payments Fraud with Employee Education, Cybersecurity Insurance
Report: Merchants Fight Data Breaches, Payments Fraud with Employee Education, Cybersecurity Insurance
November 08, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Report: Cybersecurity Firms’ Shares Soar Despite Net Losses for Many
Report: Cybersecurity Firms’ Shares Soar Despite Net Losses for Many
November 07, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Despite the booming market for cybersecurity, many companies in the industry aren’t making a lot of money, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the...

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EMEA Regulation Roundup: European Commission Adopts Delegated Act on Cybersecurity; UAE to Merge All Government’s Digital Payment Systems
EMEA Regulation Roundup: European Commission Adopts Delegated Act on Cybersecurity; UAE to Merge All Government’s...
November 07, 2021  |  International

In recent top Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the European Commission has announced the adoption of the Delegated Act on Cybersecurity for...

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Apple Unveils Redesigned Apple ID Website
Apple Unveils Redesigned Apple ID Website
November 04, 2021  |  Apple

Tech behemoth Apple debuted its redesigned Apple ID website on Thursday (Nov. 4), topped with a colorful Apple logo and the tagline “One account for...

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US Cyber Director Says Cyberattacks Traced to Russia Are Down
US Cyber Director Says Cyberattacks Traced to Russia Are Down
November 03, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Speaking at a hearing for the House Committee on Financial Services on Wednesday (Nov. 3) about how to address cyber attacks such as ransomware, U.S....

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Google to Start Requiring 2FA on Accounts
Google to Start Requiring 2FA on Accounts
November 03, 2021  |  Google

Google announced that it’s going to be implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) for large swathes of users, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 3) report by Ars...

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Deep Dive: How Innovative Digital ID Verification Can Keep Food Delivery Services Safe From Cybercriminals
Deep Dive: How Innovative Digital ID Verification Can Keep Food Delivery Services Safe From Cybercriminals
November 03, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Data Security Prompts Worldpay to Switch to POS Devices From PAX Terminals
Data Security Prompts Worldpay to Switch to POS Devices From PAX Terminals
October 27, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The FIS online payments processing unit, Worldpay from FIS, is replacing terminals from PAX Global Technology because of security concerns, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full...

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