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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Today In Data: Fighting Fraud Without Frustrating Merchants 
Today In Data: Fighting Fraud Without Frustrating Merchants 
September 13, 2018  |  Today In Data

For all the time, energy and effort spent fighting fraudsters, they are persistent in looking for ways to fight back. The costs are myriad, and can be...

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Businesses Urged Not To Pay Ransom To Cyberattackers
Businesses Urged Not To Pay Ransom To Cyberattackers
September 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Small business owners are making a grave mistake if they assume their firms are not a prime target for cyberattackers. Not only are small and...

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Downtime Worse For SMBs Than Ransomware Ransom: Datto
Downtime Worse For SMBs Than Ransomware Ransom: Datto
September 13, 2018  |  SMBs

Ransomware attacks are often a small business owner’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, experts don’t believe ransomware attacks will let up anytime soon, with recent research from...

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Pre-Data Breach, Equifax Suspected China Of Spying
Pre-Data Breach, Equifax Suspected China Of Spying
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Before it was the victim of a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of 143 million customers, Equifax was worried that sensitive data had...

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Cybercriminals Harass FIs 81M Times In 2018 So Far
Cybercriminals Harass FIs 81M Times In 2018 So Far
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

A new report has revealed that financial institutions (FIs) were hit with 81 million cybercrime attacks in the first half of 2018, with 27 million...

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RBC Takes An Intelligence-Driven Approach To Bank Security
RBC Takes An Intelligence-Driven Approach To Bank Security
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Bank branch visits are expected to decline 36 percent by 2023, as consumers embrace speedier banking on-the-go. But catering to demand for convenience is also...

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NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
NEW REPORT: Is Security Holding Omnichannel Banking Back?
September 12, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

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Researcher Says British Airways Hack Due To Skimming Malware
Researcher Says British Airways Hack Due To Skimming Malware
September 11, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

RiskIQ, the security firm, told outlets on Tuesday (Sept. 11) that the data breach at British Airways was due to credit card skimming installed by malware...

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British Airways Data Hack A Test Case For GDPR
British Airways Data Hack A Test Case For GDPR
September 10, 2018  |  Regulation

GDPR compliance has yet to be fully embraced by firms on a global scale, yet headlines from this past week show just what the repercussions...

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