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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The Uncharted Territory Of M&A Cyber Risks
The Uncharted Territory Of M&A Cyber Risks
February 28, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to accelerate as 2019 progresses, both in terms of volume and value of M&A deals. Deloitte research found 79...

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BlackBerry Acquires AI Cybersecurity Co Cylance
BlackBerry Acquires AI Cybersecurity Co Cylance
February 25, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

BlackBerry has acquired the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for $1.4 billion in cash, in a bid to assist with plans to make software...

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Symantec: Formjacking Is Cybercriminals’ Newest Scam
Symantec: Formjacking Is Cybercriminals’ Newest Scam
February 20, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

With cybercriminals not making as much from ransomware and cryptojacking, they have been focusing more on a strategy called “formjacking” to raise cash. Get the...

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Mastercard Cybersecurity Toolkit Sheds Light On SMB Education Gap
Mastercard Cybersecurity Toolkit Sheds Light On SMB Education Gap
February 20, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Cybersecurity experts are urging small business (SMB) owners to not ignore the risks they face from cyberattacks. As SMBs become larger targets for cybercriminals, Mastercard...

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Chinese Hackers Expand Attacks Amid US Anti-Huawei Push
Chinese Hackers Expand Attacks Amid US Anti-Huawei Push
February 19, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Attacks by Chinese hackers against telecom companies have risen in the last year, a troubling sign that could mean China is pushing back against the...

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Experts Say Equifax Data Breach Was A Spy Job
Experts Say Equifax Data Breach Was A Spy Job
February 14, 2019  |  Fraud Attack

Remember all that stolen Equifax data? Remember how all those names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers and other information were...

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Coffee Meets Bagel Discloses Users’ Information Was Breached
Coffee Meets Bagel Discloses Users’ Information Was Breached
February 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Coffee Meets Bagel, the online dating site, disclosed on Thursday (Feb. 14) that it was hacked. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Federal Cybersecurity Professionals Play Catch-Up Weeks After Gov’t Shutdown
Federal Cybersecurity Professionals Play Catch-Up Weeks After Gov’t Shutdown
February 11, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Federal cybersecurity workers tasked with protecting the federal government from hackers have been scrambling to catch up two weeks after the longest government shutdown in...

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OkCupid User Accounts Are Hacked
OkCupid User Accounts Are Hacked
February 11, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Some of OkCupid’s users have reported that their accounts have been hacked, although the dating site is denying it has experienced a security breach. Get...

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