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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Hackers Infiltrate Omiai, Japan’s Biggest Dating App

Hackers Infiltrate Omiai, Japan’s Biggest Dating App
Hackers Infiltrate Omiai, Japan’s Biggest Dating App
May 24, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters hacked Omiai, Japan’s biggest dating app, exposing personal data like drivers’ licenses, insurance cards and passports, Bloomberg reported on Monday (May 24). Get the...

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Hackers Access 10 Years’ Of Passenger Data In Air India Cyberattack
Hackers Access 10 Years’ Of Passenger Data In Air India Cyberattack
May 23, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers infiltrated Air India‘s servers, according to a Bloomberg report, which led to the data from 4.5 million fliers being compromised. Get the Full Story...

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Old Tech Makes US Infrastructure Vulnerable To Hackers, Report Says
Old Tech Makes US Infrastructure Vulnerable To Hackers, Report Says
May 23, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. companies that deal in critical infrastructure are especially vulnerable to ransomware and other cyberattacks because they have moved too slowly and spent too little...

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Deep Dive: How Multifactor Authentication Can Help Counter Mobile Ordering Fraud Schemes
Deep Dive: How Multifactor Authentication Can Help Counter Mobile Ordering Fraud Schemes
May 19, 2021  |  Mobile Order Ahead

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Bitcoin Daily: Colonial Pipeline Hacker Group Shuts Down After Taking $90M In Bitcoin From 47 Victims; Bitcoin Analysts Think Crypto Selloff Will Deepen
Bitcoin Daily: Colonial Pipeline Hacker Group Shuts Down After Taking $90M In Bitcoin From 47...
May 18, 2021  |  Bitcoin

The hacker group behind the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack received over $90 million in bitcoin ransom payments over the last nine months from 47 victims before...

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Biden’s Executive Order Brings ‘Zero Trust’ Policy To Government Agencies
Biden’s Executive Order Brings ‘Zero Trust’ Policy To Government Agencies
May 18, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

President Joe Biden is calling for stepped-up authentication. To be more specific, Biden issued an executive order this week — number 14028, titled “Improving the Nation’s...

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Corporate Ransomware Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
Corporate Ransomware Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
May 17, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Ransomware is once again top-of-mind for corporate finance leads in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Stripe Buys Bouncer To Aid In Fraud Prevention
Stripe Buys Bouncer To Aid In Fraud Prevention
May 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Stripe, the tech company working on economic infrastructure for the internet, will acquire Bouncer, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Hardening Merchants’ Digital Defenses Against Incursions From The Dark Web
Hardening Merchants’ Digital Defenses Against Incursions From The Dark Web
May 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

A great description of the criminal craze in credential stuffing is found in PYMNTS’ May 2021 edition of the Digital Fraud Tracker®, done in collaboration...

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