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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UK’s Terrorism Reinsurance Fund Wants To Expand Coverage To Include Cyberattacks
UK’s Terrorism Reinsurance Fund Wants To Expand Coverage To Include Cyberattacks
March 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. government’s £6 billion ($7.3 billion) terrorism reinsurance fund — set up to assist insurers paying out claims on property damage and business interruption...

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Appthority: Uber App Puts Personal, Corporate Data At Risk
Appthority: Uber App Puts Personal, Corporate Data At Risk
March 10, 2017  |  Ridesharing

Appthority, the global leader in enterprise mobile threat protection, today (March 10) revealed that Uber’s app is putting sensitive personal and corporate data at risk —...

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Shedding Light On The Darknet
Shedding Light On The Darknet
March 10, 2017  |  Payments Innovation

With emerging technologies and new customer trends constantly impacting the way consumers pay, information security can often be an afterthought on the path to innovation....

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Credit Unions Want SMEs Held To Same Cybersecurity Standards
Credit Unions Want SMEs Held To Same Cybersecurity Standards
March 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

While credit unions and banks are tasked with protecting payment information, small businesses should also be playing their part in that cybersecurity effort, said one credit...

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The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
The Best Defense Against The Worst (Cyber)Offenses
March 10, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybercrime is ever present and ever bolder as bad guys seek to topple the most basic building blocks of how we live, interact and shop,...

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PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Study Shows One-Third Ransomware Victims Pay Up
PYMNTS’ Daily Data Dive: Study Shows One-Third Ransomware Victims Pay Up
March 09, 2017  |  Daily Data Dive

With mounds of data created on a daily basis and businesses looking to capitalize on that data, there’s a high probability of getting hacked by...

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New Report Finds IT Cybersecurity Shortage Hurting Companies In Fight Against Ransomware
New Report Finds IT Cybersecurity Shortage Hurting Companies In Fight Against Ransomware
March 09, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

A new report from CyberEdge Group, a research and marketing firm serving the cybersecurity industry’s top vendors, has found that ransomware incidents are at an...

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Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
Comey On FBI’s POV On Cybercrime
March 09, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

FBI Director James Comey discussed cybersecurity issues at a Boston College cybersecurity conference this week, highlighting that Americans should let go of their expectations of...

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Google Dials Up Nest Security With Two-Factor Authentication
Google Dials Up Nest Security With Two-Factor Authentication
March 08, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Connected thermostat maker Nest rolled out two-factor authentication support through a software update on Tuesday (March 7). Users will be able log in with their email...

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