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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Scammers Target Olympic Venue With Ransomware Attack
Scammers Target Olympic Venue With Ransomware Attack
August 06, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

French police are reportedly investigating a ransomware attack at a Paris Olympic venue. The attack, the subject of a Tuesday (Aug. 6) report by Reuters, is the...

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IBM Debuts AI-Powered Threat Detection Tools
IBM Debuts AI-Powered Threat Detection Tools
August 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

IBM has added generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to its managed threat detection and response services. Built on the company’s watsonx data and AI platform,...

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Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. As these industries undergo...

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8 in 10 Large Merchants Have Faced Cyber Attacks in Past Year
8 in 10 Large Merchants Have Faced Cyber Attacks in Past Year
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Merchants in the United States, particularly those handling international transactions, are grappling with increasing cybersecurity challenges. With 82% of large merchants reporting data and cyber...

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New Deals and Digital Expansion Drive Mastercard’s Q2 Revenue Surge
New Deals and Digital Expansion Drive Mastercard’s Q2 Revenue Surge
July 31, 2024  |  Earnings

Playing a hot hand of new deals and balanced global consumer spending, Mastercard posted double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter, as announced in its...

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Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
July 31, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are drawn to compromised digital ecosystem like ants to a picnic. Bad news for companies creates opportunities for criminals — with disruptions like the...

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Delta Plans Legal Action Amid $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage
Delta Plans Legal Action Amid $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage
July 31, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Delta Air Lines says a recent, and massive, IT outage will cost it $500 million. That’s according to a report Wednesday (July 31) from Bloomberg News, citing a...

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France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
July 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Amid a worldwide data breach surge, France is dealing with an older-school type of cyberattack. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (July 29), vandals have cut...

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Cyberattacks Present Shipping Industry’s Biggest Threat Since WWII
Cyberattacks Present Shipping Industry’s Biggest Threat Since WWII
July 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The shipping sector is reportedly facing a spike in cyberattacks tied to state-sponsored hackers. The industry saw at least 64 cyber incidents last year, the...

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