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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Irdeto Cloakware Secures PayU Payments
Irdeto Cloakware Secures PayU Payments
January 18, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

As commerce and payments continue to expand into digital spaces, so too does the threat of fraud — a fact that digital platform and application...

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College Pays Off Hackers With $28K In Bitcoin
College Pays Off Hackers With $28K In Bitcoin
January 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

There are some downsides to life in the digital age, as a college in the U.S. state of California recently found out the hard way....

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Cybersecurity Startup WISeKey India Surpasses Funding Expectations
Cybersecurity Startup WISeKey India Surpasses Funding Expectations
January 16, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Cybersecurity firm WISeKey India revealed it surpassed expectations when it opened up its first seed round of funding, securing $1.3 million in investment, reports said...

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Spora, Newly Discovered Ransomware, Causing Problems
Spora, Newly Discovered Ransomware, Causing Problems
January 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A new ransomware variant dubbed Spora was recently spotted and, because of its advanced features, can cause problems for the solutions that are designed to...

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Underinsurance Leaves Shippers Exposed To Cybercrime
Underinsurance Leaves Shippers Exposed To Cybercrime
January 13, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

There’s an insurance gap that may be increasing the cybersecurity threat facing shipping companies. Reuters reported that the industry is now dealing with increased instances...

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Transmit Security’s New Platform Eliminates Need For Passwords
Transmit Security’s New Platform Eliminates Need For Passwords
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Transmit Security, the programmable authentication company, announced a $40 million self-funded round of financing. In conjunction with the fundraising, the company also announced a new...

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Accelerator Backed By UK Spy Agency Selects First Startups
Accelerator Backed By UK Spy Agency Selects First Startups
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K. Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), the intelligence and security organization that provides signals intelligence and information assurance to the British government and armed forces,...

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Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
Company Refused To Pay Hackers’ Ransom; Here’s What Happened
January 12, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

While ransomware continues to be a go-to tactic for hackers for extorting and manipulating victims out of money, not everyone impacted is willing to just...

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