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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FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes

FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
FBI Warns of QR Code Cybercrimes
January 20, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The FBI is warning the public that cybercriminals have been tampering with Quick Response (QR) codes to redirect victims to malicious sites that steal their...

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US Probes Alibaba’s Cloud Unit Security on US Consumer Data Concerns
US Probes Alibaba’s Cloud Unit Security on US Consumer Data Concerns
January 18, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The Biden administration is looking at Alibaba’s cloud business and determining whether that facet of the eCommerce titan is a risk to U.S. national security,...

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Cyber Insurance Firm Baobab Secures $4m in Pre-Seed Round
Cyber Insurance Firm Baobab Secures $4m in Pre-Seed Round
January 18, 2022  |  Investments

The timing couldn’t be better for Baobab, the Berlin-based cyber insurance company, to raise $3.5 million euros ($4 million) in pre-seed financing. Get the Full...

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Today in FinTech: Tax Startup April Banking on Faster Refunds; ATMs Bridge Digital, Physical Bank Divide; Verification Key to Securing Digital Payments
Today in FinTech: Tax Startup April Banking on Faster Refunds; ATMs Bridge Digital, Physical Bank...
January 18, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s top FinTech news, faster payments are always better and sometimes old technology can bring about new connections in a digital-first world. However, verification...

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nsKnox: 2021 Was the Year of WFH and Increased Fraud
nsKnox: 2021 Was the Year of WFH and Increased Fraud
January 18, 2022  |  Opinion

Working from home gave fraudsters new vulnerabilities to exploit as companies were forced to reinvent business processes using distributed teams. Nithai Barzam, chief operating officer...

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Managing Remote FinTech Risk: In Digital Payments We Trust, But Verify Continuously
Managing Remote FinTech Risk: In Digital Payments We Trust, But Verify Continuously
January 18, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

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If You Were a Victim of Payment Fraud, Would You Know?
If You Were a Victim of Payment Fraud, Would You Know?
January 17, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

How long would it take you to realize you were the victim of payments fraud — an hour? A day? A week? Get the Full...

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‘Unauthorized Activity’ Leads to Withdrawal Suspension on Crypto.com
‘Unauthorized Activity’ Leads to Withdrawal Suspension on Crypto.com
January 17, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com suspended withdrawals on its platform on Monday (Jan. 17) after users reported “unauthorized activity” on the platform. Get the Full Story Complete...

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