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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India’s BHIM Payments Site May Have Exposed 7 Million Users’ Data
India’s BHIM Payments Site May Have Exposed 7 Million Users’ Data
June 02, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

India’s BHIM payment app has reportedly accidentally exposed the personal data of 7 million users, including addresses, scans of Aadhar IDs and caste certificates, according...

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Phishing Attacks Continue To Find Fuel In A Global Pandemic
Phishing Attacks Continue To Find Fuel In A Global Pandemic
June 01, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Google issued a stark warning last week about the state of cybersecurity: Phishing attacks are on the rise and continue to take advantage of vulnerabilities...

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Deep Dive: Preventing Fraudsters From Exploiting FIs’ Omnichannel Blind Spots
Deep Dive: Preventing Fraudsters From Exploiting FIs’ Omnichannel Blind Spots
May 29, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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Today In Payments: Google Reports Resurgence In Pandemic Hacking; Tech Cos Make M&A Deals
Today In Payments: Google Reports Resurgence In Pandemic Hacking; Tech Cos Make M&A Deals
May 28, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Google reported a resurgence of hacking and phishing attempts in April, and tech companies are making deals at their fastest pace...

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BoA Experiences Potential PPP Application Data Breach
BoA Experiences Potential PPP Application Data Breach
May 27, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Bank of America notified principal owners of a potential data breach after the bank uploaded the loan applications of some customers to a “limited access,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Australia’s RMIT To Offer Grad Certificates In Blockchain Business, Cybersecurity
Bitcoin Daily: Australia’s RMIT To Offer Grad Certificates In Blockchain Business, Cybersecurity
May 26, 2020  |  Blockchain

RMIT Online has unveiled two postgraduate programs as predictions indicate that 18,000 more cybersecurity workers will be needed in Australia by 2026, according to an...

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Deep Dive: Preventing Financial Crime Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
Deep Dive: Preventing Financial Crime Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 25, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

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How PNC Is Fighting Pandemic-Fueled Financial Crime
How PNC Is Fighting Pandemic-Fueled Financial Crime
May 21, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Financial crime is a never-ending concern for banks, credit unions (CUs) and other financial institutions (FIs), with trillions of dollars and untold terabytes of personal...

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Cosmetics Brand Natura Exposes Customer Data
Cosmetics Brand Natura Exposes Customer Data
May 19, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The Brazil cosmetics company that bought Avon Products Inc. in January accidentally exposed personal information about 250,000 of its customers that could have been accessed...

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