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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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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Look-Alike Domains Emerge As Huge Holiday Fraud Threat
Look-Alike Domains Emerge As Huge Holiday Fraud Threat
September 27, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Look-alike domains are increasingly finding favor with criminals eager to rip off online shoppers, according to a new report from Venafi, a cybersecurity firm. Its...

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Protiviti Mulls CFOs’ Hesitancy On Data Tech
Protiviti Mulls CFOs’ Hesitancy On Data Tech
September 25, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Enhanced data security and analytics are at the top of chief financial officers’ priority lists among both private and public companies, according to new data...

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In The Drive To Modernize Treasury Ops, Mind The Gap
In The Drive To Modernize Treasury Ops, Mind The Gap
September 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

All business investment involves trade-offs. When it comes to cash management, figuring out what is "nice to have" versus "need to have" can be a...

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Deep Dive: Fighting Fraud With AI And Machine Learning
Deep Dive: Fighting Fraud With AI And Machine Learning
September 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In the inaugural Digital Fraud Tracker, PYMNTS takes a deep dive into the world of cybercrime, exploring the latest attack methods employed by fraudsters, and...

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How Ally Balances Convenience And Risk
How Ally Balances Convenience And Risk
September 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

For digital-only banks, offering convenience and maintaining top-notch security is a delicate balance. One technique, according to Anand Talwar, deposits executive for Ally Bank, is...

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TRENDING: Solving Banking’s Security-Convenience Conundrum
TRENDING: Solving Banking’s Security-Convenience Conundrum
September 20, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Call it a Sophie’s Choice for the modern banking industry. Should banks and financial institutions (FIs) focus more on giving consumers the convenience and simplicity...

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North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
September 17, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

The alleged North Korean hacking of Sony, Bangladesh Banks and other targets stand as some of the most infamous cyberattacks yet experienced. And the recently...

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DEEP DIVE: How Banks Use Data To Build Customer Profiles
DEEP DIVE: How Banks Use Data To Build Customer Profiles
September 14, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS examines the latest threats to digital banking platforms, and how FIs are looking to stop fraudsters in their trackers.

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