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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Cyberattacks, Fraud Cost UK SMBs Nearly $11B
Cyberattacks, Fraud Cost UK SMBs Nearly $11B
August 29, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses in the U.K. lost an estimated $10.74 billion due to cyberattacks, fraud, terrorism and other risk factors, according to new research by insurance...

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Capital One Hacker Indicted On Fraud, Theft Charges
Capital One Hacker Indicted On Fraud, Theft Charges
August 29, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The woman accused of one of the largest instances of corporate hacking in recent memory was indicted on charges of wire fraud and computer data...

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Breach At Cybersecurity Firm Imperva Exposes User Data
Breach At Cybersecurity Firm Imperva Exposes User Data
August 28, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

California-based Imperva, a principal cybersecurity provider that works to prevent website breaches, has said it was hacked, The Next Web reported on Wednesday (Aug. 28)....

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Visa: New Cyber Threats Require New Fraud Tools
Visa: New Cyber Threats Require New Fraud Tools
August 26, 2019  |  VISA

The phenomenon of payments fraud is not a modern one — far from it. But as RL Prasad, SVP of payment system risk at Visa,...

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The Cyber Hack From Space
The Cyber Hack From Space
August 26, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

This week marked a historical milestone that many Americans probably missed in the course of trying to follow a news cycle that is always full,...

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Judge Denies Bail For Accused Capital One Hacker
Judge Denies Bail For Accused Capital One Hacker
August 24, 2019  |  Legal

The woman who was accused of hacking into Capital One’s cloud and swiping the information of more than 100 million people was denied bail, Bloomberg...

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The Future Is Secure For Smart Devices
The Future Is Secure For Smart Devices
August 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Along with the growing popularity of IoT devices, from fitness wearables to smart fridges, comes increased security and privacy issues. Mounting data breaches and device...

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iRobot On Cleaning Up Smart Home Security Risks
iRobot On Cleaning Up Smart Home Security Risks
August 19, 2019  |  Intelligence of Things

When manufacturers don’t update smart home devices throughout the products’ lifespans, they can turn into security landmines. That’s why regular updates and patching, and unique...

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Amazon Reportedly Sent Customers Wrong Order Info
Amazon Reportedly Sent Customers Wrong Order Info
August 16, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon customers are saying they have received email updates and invoices about orders that belong to other people, as reported on Friday (Aug. 16). The...

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