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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Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
September 28, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Automation is predicted to become the centerpiece of the campus of the future, transforming various aspects of university life. As detailed in the “The Automated Campus:...

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Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
September 26, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

As attractive as innovative new technologies appear, it’s important to remember they are just tools.  And any tool, when in the wrong hands, can also...

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Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
September 21, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Where technology helps connect consumers to apps and payment...

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Cisco Pays $28 Billion for Splunk to Bolster AI Cybersecurity
Cisco Pays $28 Billion for Splunk to Bolster AI Cybersecurity
September 21, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Cisco is buying software firm Splunk for $28 billion. The acquisition is designed to help clients bolster their security and observability efforts via artificial intelligence...

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From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
September 20, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped the cyber threat landscape. Firms increasingly rely on AI, and this reality is set to accelerate...

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Microsoft’s Mishap Highlights Data Security Challenges When Training AI
Microsoft’s Mishap Highlights Data Security Challenges When Training AI
September 20, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) models are some of the most data-hungry computing platforms in existence.  The technology may have the potential to transform the world, but...

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Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
September 19, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The hackers who broke into the systems of two casino giants recently also carried out cyberattacks on three other companies. That’s according to David Bradbury, chief...

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From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits
From Clorox to Casinos to Banks, Hacks Highlight Advantage of AI in Anti-Fraud Toolkits
September 18, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Hack by hack, the fraudsters are getting bolder. And for enterprises girding against the rising tide of disruption and ransomware, advanced technologies are integral parts...

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Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
Report: Casino Hacks Likely Caused by Malware-Driven Theft of Employee Credentials
September 15, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The recent cyberattacks on Caesars Entertainment and on MGM Resorts reportedly may have been launched with stolen login credentials. A cybersecurity company based in London, DynaRisk, discovered that the login credentials of...

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