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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South Korean Company Surrenders $1 Million To Ransomware
South Korean Company Surrenders $1 Million To Ransomware
June 21, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A South Korea-based web hosting firm has fallen victim to ransomware. That’s not unusual in today’s cybersecurity climate, but what is unusual is how much...

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Why Tech, ePayments Aren’t Enough To Address Fraud
Why Tech, ePayments Aren’t Enough To Address Fraud
June 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The latest, flashiest cybersecurity technologies won’t necessarily protect you when an employee clicks a malicious link or falls for a Business Email Compromise scam. Rick...

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Accenture And Microsoft Working Toward Digital IDs Via Blockchain
Accenture And Microsoft Working Toward Digital IDs Via Blockchain
June 20, 2017  |  Blockchain

Providing physical of identity (IDs) may soon become a thing of the past. While it’s not entirely possible to have the correct identification within reach...

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The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
The SEC Is Picking Up The Pace Of Cyberattack Enforcement
June 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cyber hackers are targeting the accounts of brokerage firms to steal assets and/or make illegal trades at an increasing rate, which has prompted securities regulators...

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Apple Customers In China Got Their Personal Data Stolen
Apple Customers In China Got Their Personal Data Stolen
June 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Apple has seen the police in China announce last week it arrested 22 people for allegedly selling the personal data of Apple customers. According to a...

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Microsoft Buys Hexadite To Help Companies Protect Cybersecurity
Microsoft Buys Hexadite To Help Companies Protect Cybersecurity
June 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Microsoft announced Thursday (June 8) it has signed an agreement to acquire Hexadite, a company delivering agentless, automatic incident investigation and remediation solutions. In a...

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Malware Hits Businesses Under Guise Of PowerPoint Presentation
Malware Hits Businesses Under Guise Of PowerPoint Presentation
June 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Another round of malware is hitting corporate computers, media in the U.K. said Monday (June 5), with attackers disguising the malicious attack as a Microsoft...

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UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
UK Government Renews Calls For Clampdown On End-To-End Encryption
June 06, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. government, in the wake of the terrorist attack over the weekend, is increasing its calls for governments around the world to work together...

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Another Kmart Breach Strikes PoS Systems
Another Kmart Breach Strikes PoS Systems
June 02, 2017  |  News

Kmart has been having a rough time. Over the years, the retailer has seen its ups and downs, and late last year we reported the big box...

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