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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US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure
US Issues Stark Warning on AI Risks to Critical Infrastructure
April 30, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

In a bid to safeguard the nation’s vital infrastructure, the federal government is now offering a playbook to help companies navigate the treacherous landscape of cybersecurity,...

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With $429 Billion At Stake, Anti-Fraud Measures Prove Pro-Customer
With $429 Billion At Stake, Anti-Fraud Measures Prove Pro-Customer
April 29, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

How much did payment fraud cost retailers last year? The answer, according to one analysis, is a cool $429 billion.    According to a recently released report from...

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Microsoft ‘Doubles Down’ on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Connected Economy
Microsoft ‘Doubles Down’ on Cybersecurity to Safeguard Connected Economy
April 29, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, resulting in a $872 million loss to the health insurer, is just one example of the evolving cyberthreat landscape in today’s connected economy. Beyond...

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UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty to Testify Before Congress on Cyberattack
April 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will testify before two Congressional committees Wednesday (May 1), addressing the cyberattack that hit the company’s Change Healthcare unit. The Senate hearing is titled “Hacking...

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Spike in Identity Fraud Forces Banks to Embrace Innovation
Spike in Identity Fraud Forces Banks to Embrace Innovation
April 23, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

To the hammer of a bad actor, everything vulnerable looks like a nail. And with the rise of sophisticated fraud techniques, organizations like financial institutions...

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Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
April 22, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before launching their ransomware strike. They gained entry to the networks...

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Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
April 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The looming specter of wire fraud has spurred lawmakers to press big banks for better defenses against bad actors — and a detailing of the impact the...

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This Week in AI: Proposed Federal Oversight, Cybersecurity, Gaming Development
This Week in AI: Proposed Federal Oversight, Cybersecurity, Gaming Development
April 19, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, Sen. Mitt Romney’s initiative for greater federal oversight of AI faces challenges, game developer RiseAngle is harnessing AI to...

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Proposed Federal AI Oversight Plan Faces Hurdles, Experts Say
Proposed Federal AI Oversight Plan Faces Hurdles, Experts Say
April 18, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Sen. Mitt Romney’s call for enhanced federal oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) faces hurdles, according to experts, who say the technology’s rapid advancement and wide-ranging...

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