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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Symantec CEO Calls Governmental Code Reviews Dangerous
Symantec CEO Calls Governmental Code Reviews Dangerous
October 11, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Cybersecurity firm Symantec is putting the kibosh on its former practice of allowing governments to review the source code of its software. According to Symantec...

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Analyst Warned Of Equifax’s Lax Cybersecurity Last Year
Analyst Warned Of Equifax’s Lax Cybersecurity Last Year
October 09, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Financial company MSCI had warned Equifax a year before its massive data breach that there were signs it wasn’t protecting the data of its millions...

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TransUnion Beefs Up Cybersecurity Lobbying
TransUnion Beefs Up Cybersecurity Lobbying
October 09, 2017  |  Safety and Security

TransUnion, the credit reporting competitor to Equifax, has brought on a team of cybersecurity-focused lobbyists in Washington, D.C, reported Recode. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Russia Claims Decision To Extradite Bitcoin Fraud Suspect To US Violates Law
Russia Claims Decision To Extradite Bitcoin Fraud Suspect To US Violates Law
October 06, 2017  |  Legal

Russia is alleging that a Greek court’s decision to extradite a suspected Russian money launderer to the United States is a violation of international law....

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Voice Sizzles, Equifax Fizzles And Social Security Numbers Get Ready For A Curtain Call
Voice Sizzles, Equifax Fizzles And Social Security Numbers Get Ready For A Curtain Call
October 06, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Reminding The Middle Market That Global Payroll Demands Cybersecurity, Too
Reminding The Middle Market That Global Payroll Demands Cybersecurity, Too
October 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Cybersecurity weighs heavily on corporates’ minds, especially when incidents like the Equifax data breach occur. But often, businesses prioritize security of customer data, then safeguard...

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Cybercriminals Have A Particular Target In Mind For The Enterprise
Cybercriminals Have A Particular Target In Mind For The Enterprise
October 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

New research from Deutsche Bank and Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is warning companies that cybercriminals have a particular target in mind: the corporate treasurer. Get...

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Dolphin Hacking And The Invisible Threats To Connected Commerce Economy
Dolphin Hacking And The Invisible Threats To Connected Commerce Economy
October 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

In a world where one of the three big credit bureaus can be hacked — and, as an American adult, one’s most sensitive financial information is...

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The CFPB Needs To Improve Its Cybersecurity, According To An Internal Investigation
The CFPB Needs To Improve Its Cybersecurity, According To An Internal Investigation
October 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

According to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s internal inspector, the CFPB must do more to strengthen its protections against hacking. Get the Full...

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