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 Rising Tide Of Loyalty Fraud — And How To Stop It
The Rising Tide Of Loyalty Fraud — And How To Stop It
October 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Would one lock a Ducati to a lamppost with a loop of dental floss? Well, that’s about the equivalent of what’s protecting an estimated $250B...

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SEC Urges Corporate Accounting Changes Amid Rising BEC Scam Threat
SEC Urges Corporate Accounting Changes Amid Rising BEC Scam Threat
October 25, 2018  |  B2B Payments

As U.S. public companies brace for wide-ranging changes to accounting standards, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants corporate accountants and financial executives to...

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TRENDING: Flimsy PINs, The Stalwart Protectors Of Billions Of Loyalty Rewards Dollars?
TRENDING: Flimsy PINs, The Stalwart Protectors Of Billions Of Loyalty Rewards Dollars?
October 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

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Yahoo Fined $50M Over Data Breach
Yahoo Fined $50M Over Data Breach
October 24, 2018  |  Legal

Yahoo has agreed to pay $50 million in damages over the biggest security breach in history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Aktis Platform Boosts Banks’ Corporate Governance Transparency
Aktis Platform Boosts Banks’ Corporate Governance Transparency
October 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Data intelligence firm Aktis is rolling out a cloud-based platform for banks to benchmark and analyze their market positions compared to industry peers. Get the...

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Treasurers Begin Exploring New Open Banking Opportunities (And Risks)
Treasurers Begin Exploring New Open Banking Opportunities (And Risks)
October 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Open Banking regulations have gotten FinTech innovators’ brains churning over how to take advantage of the troves of data that traditional banks have typically kept...

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Five At Five: Facebook Wants To Buy More Cybersecurity
Five At Five: Facebook Wants To Buy More Cybersecurity
October 22, 2018  |  News

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest way that Facebook could boost...

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Facebook Is Looking To Buy A Cybersecurity Company
Facebook Is Looking To Buy A Cybersecurity Company
October 22, 2018  |  Facebook

Facebook is reportedly gearing up to acquire a cybersecurity company in an effort to assure users that security is a top priority of the social...

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VCs Back Startups’ Solutions For Siloed Enterprise Data
VCs Back Startups’ Solutions For Siloed Enterprise Data
October 19, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Though B2B FinTech firms looking to disrupt small business (SMB) banking and expense management made some noise this week, the real focus for B2B venture...

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