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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Amazon Deploys Technology, Education to Combat Impersonation Fraud
Amazon Deploys Technology, Education to Combat Impersonation Fraud
March 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Amazon is using several tactics to combat impersonation fraud. The company’s multifaceted approach includes deploying advanced technologies for better account protection, launching educational initiatives to help...

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Google Launches Competition to Find Quantum Computing’s Real-World Utility
Google Launches Competition to Find Quantum Computing’s Real-World Utility
March 05, 2024  |  Innovation

A problem without a solution presents more opportunity than a solution without a problem.  That’s because it is easier, in many ways, to solve for...

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Report: Hackers Claim UnitedHealth Group Paid $22 Million in Ransomware Attack
Report: Hackers Claim UnitedHealth Group Paid $22 Million in Ransomware Attack
March 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A post on an online forum popular with cybercriminals reportedly claimed that UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million to the Blackcat ransomware group to recover compromised data and...

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American Express Notifies Customers of Data Breach at Third Party Used by Others
American Express Notifies Customers of Data Breach at Third Party Used by Others
March 04, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

American Express has notified customers of a data breach at a third-party service provider that is used by many merchants. The unnamed service provider “experienced unauthorized...

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This Week in AI: A Battle for Humanity or Profits?
This Week in AI: A Battle for Humanity or Profits?
March 01, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

There’s some in-fighting going on in the artificial intelligence (AI) world, and one prominent billionaire claims the future of the human race is at stake....

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Firms Embrace AI for Faster, Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions
Firms Embrace AI for Faster, Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions
March 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently noted that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost online security, a sentiment echoed by many industry experts. AI is transforming how...

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Voice Tech Expands Horizons Amid Increasing Risks of Scams
Voice Tech Expands Horizons Amid Increasing Risks of Scams
February 29, 2024  |  Voice Activation

From the convenience of voice-activated virtual assistants to the integration of speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, the technology landscape is increasingly shaped by...

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Change Healthcare’s Data Breach No Disruption to GoodRx’s Earnings, Guidance 
Change Healthcare’s Data Breach No Disruption to GoodRx’s Earnings, Guidance 
February 29, 2024  |  Earnings

Healthcare’s digital transformation is increasing the emphasis on cost transparency and democratizing treatment access.  And that’s good news for GoodRx, a consumer-focused digital healthcare platform...

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Change Healthcare Hack Leaves Smaller Providers Low on Cash
Change Healthcare Hack Leaves Smaller Providers Low on Cash
February 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

U.S. health providers are facing financial catastrophe following a week-long cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The ransomware attack has even left some smaller providers running short on cash, Reuters...

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