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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Ransomware Attack Hits UK Northern Railway Ticketing Terminals

Ransomware Attack Hits UK Northern Railway Ticketing Terminals
Ransomware Attack Hits UK Northern Railway Ticketing Terminals
July 20, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

The self-ticketing terminals at Northern Railway were hit by a ransomware cyberattack, and the system has been offline while regulators investigate the issue, the BBC...

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US, Allies Press For Action After Tying China To Cyberattacks
US, Allies Press For Action After Tying China To Cyberattacks
July 19, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

The U.S. is joining forces with the U.K., the EU and NATO in pressing officials from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to take action...

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Deep Dive: How Biometrics And Contactless Payments Are Key To Creating Patient-First Healthcare Experiences
Deep Dive: How Biometrics And Contactless Payments Are Key To Creating Patient-First Healthcare Experiences
July 19, 2021  |  Digital Identity

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Chinese Regulators, Police, State Security Start On-Site Probe Into Didi
Chinese Regulators, Police, State Security Start On-Site Probe Into Didi
July 16, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Officials from seven different agencies in China descended on Didi Global’s Beijing headquarters as part of a cybersecurity probe into the ride-hailing giant’s business, The...

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How AI And Digital Identity Verification Can Secure The Telehealth Age
How AI And Digital Identity Verification Can Secure The Telehealth Age
July 16, 2021  |  Digital Identity

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Funded FinTechs Look To Get More Capital In The Hands Of SMBs
Funded FinTechs Look To Get More Capital In The Hands Of SMBs
July 16, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Whether through embedded lending, small business credit cards or trade finance portals, this week’s newly funded B2B FinTechs are largely looking to get more capital...

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US DOJ, DHS Launch Website To Combat Ransomware
US DOJ, DHS Launch Website To Combat Ransomware
July 15, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

In response to the growing international threat of ransomware attacks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have launched a...

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NortonLifeLock Looks To Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Avast
NortonLifeLock Looks To Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Avast
July 15, 2021  |  Partnerships

NortonLifeLock is working on a deal to acquire Prague cybersecurity software firm Avast, which trades on the London Stock Exchange, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday...

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