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

Could Cybercriminals Target Medical Devices Next?
Could Cybercriminals Target Medical Devices Next?
November 23, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Next year hackers may begin extorting victims in an entirely new, and potentially dangerous, way. According to a new report from Forrester Research, the health...

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Microsoft Bets Big On Cybercrime
Microsoft Bets Big On Cybercrime
November 23, 2015  |  News

Microsoft is ramping up its muscle power to monetize the fast-growing cybersecurity industry, which is expected to grow by over $90 billion to reach a...

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Malware Checks In To Starwood’s POS
Malware Checks In To Starwood’s POS
November 20, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

Just days after Marriott agreed to purchase the Starwood Hotels & Resorts chain for $12.2 billion, officially creating the world’s largest hotel company, Starwood announced...

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Cybersecurity Sector’s Biggest Challenge (It’s Not The Hackers)
Cybersecurity Sector’s Biggest Challenge (It’s Not The Hackers)
November 20, 2015  |  Security & Fraud

The security certification and industry body (ISC)2 predicts that 6 million security professionals will be needed by both the public and private sectors by 2019....

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‘Tis The Season For Omnicommerce
‘Tis The Season For Omnicommerce
November 19, 2015  |  Exclusive Series

In the November edition of the Vantiv Omnicommerce TrackerTM we explore how merchants can prepare for both the increase in commerce and cybercrime the holidays...

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US Officials Mum About Fed’s Massive Breach
US Officials Mum About Fed’s Massive Breach
November 19, 2015  |  News

Officials from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reportedly refused to attend a congressional briefing on Tuesday (Nov. 17) to examine how the agency...

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UK Readies Cyberattack Plan Against ISIS
UK Readies Cyberattack Plan Against ISIS
November 18, 2015  |  News

The U.K. is taking major steps to boost its cyber defenses and surveillance in the wake of terrorist attacks around the world.

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EMV Spells Holiday Trouble For Retailers
EMV Spells Holiday Trouble For Retailers
November 17, 2015  |  News

This week, EMV remained center stage in retail security news, as the battle between banks and retailers over fees and adoption of new security measures...

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Why Mobile Apps Put Data At Risk
Why Mobile Apps Put Data At Risk
November 17, 2015  |  News

Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) vendors enable developers to connect back-end cloud infrastructure to their apps and push various services, but security researchers are now casting doubts on...

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