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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The Great Identity/Authentication Confusion

The Great Identity/Authentication Confusion
The Great Identity/Authentication Confusion
April 06, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

At this year’s PYMNTS Innovation Project, Admiral James Stavridis, NATO’s former Supreme Commander, said that one of the biggest points of compromise that cybercrooks exploit...

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Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
April 05, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Security researchers in Israel have discovered serious vulnerabilities in the operating system used by Samsung in its smart televisions, smart watches and mobile devices, Fortune...

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Standalone McAfee Launches With A Charge To Remain Relevant
Standalone McAfee Launches With A Charge To Remain Relevant
April 05, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

McAfee, the maker of antivirus and firewall security that was acquired by Intel in 2011 for $7.7 billion, has been spun out and as of...

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Brazilian Bank’s Online Ops Hijacked
Brazilian Bank’s Online Ops Hijacked
April 05, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

On Tuesday (April 4), Kaspersky Lab described how a group of hackers compromised a Brazilian bank’s operations top-to-bottom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Corporate Payments Fraud Hits Record Levels
Corporate Payments Fraud Hits Record Levels
April 05, 2017  |  B2B Payments

More companies than ever before fell victim to payments fraud last year, according to new data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Kaspersky Lab Hunts Down Infamous Lazarus Hackers
Kaspersky Lab Hunts Down Infamous Lazarus Hackers
April 04, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Kaspersky Lab released the results of its investigation into the notorious hacking group known as Lazarus — the same group that is believed to be behind...

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Accenture Completes Acquisition Of iDefense; Gives Clients Better Security Tools
Accenture Completes Acquisition Of iDefense; Gives Clients Better Security Tools
April 04, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Accenture announced Monday (April 3) that it has completed its acquisition of the iDefense Security Intelligence Services business from VeriSign. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Any IoT Device Can Get Hacked — Even Dishwashers
Any IoT Device Can Get Hacked — Even Dishwashers
April 03, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Cyberattacks know no bounds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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