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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‘Rare’ Android Malware Uses OCR to Steal User Info
‘Rare’ Android Malware Uses OCR to Steal User Info
July 30, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers have reportedly discovered malware that steals user data via optical character recognition. This malware, known as CherryBlos and uncovered by security firm Trend Micro,...

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SEC Adopts New Rules Requiring Disclosure of Cybersecurity Incidents
SEC Adopts New Rules Requiring Disclosure of Cybersecurity Incidents
July 26, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted new rules requiring public and foreign private companies to disclose all material cybersecurity incidents. The new rules will also...

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Thales Pays $3.6 Billion for Cybersecurity Firm Imperva
Thales Pays $3.6 Billion for Cybersecurity Firm Imperva
July 25, 2023  |  Acquisitions

French multinational Thales has acquired cybersecurity firm Imperva from owner Thoma Bravo for $3.6 billion. The deal, announced Tuesday (July 25), is designed to bolster Thales’ digital identity and cybersecurity business improve its...

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White House: Big Tech and AI Companies Pledge Safe Development
White House: Big Tech and AI Companies Pledge Safe Development
July 21, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The Biden Administration has announced voluntary commitments from seven companies to help move toward safe, secure and transparent development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The...

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The Race to Develop Voice AI Faster Than Scammers Can Clone It  
The Race to Develop Voice AI Faster Than Scammers Can Clone It  
July 19, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) plays three notes: text, voice and video.  And with all the hype around text-based generative AI capabilities, it’s easy to forget...

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Cybersecurity Is Driving Banks to the Cloud
Cybersecurity Is Driving Banks to the Cloud
July 03, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Digital banking quickly became standard for consumers nationwide as the pandemic cemented a shift to mobile that had been years in the making. Consumers expect...

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Unit21 Raises $45 Million to Grow Fintech Fraud DAO Consortium
Unit21 Raises $45 Million to Grow Fintech Fraud DAO Consortium
June 29, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Unit21 has raised $45 million in a Series C round to grow the Fintech Fraud DAO consortium. The funding is being used to support a collaborative approach to...

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CFTC Forms Task Forces Focused on Technology and Environmental Fraud
CFTC Forms Task Forces Focused on Technology and Environmental Fraud
June 29, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be taking a closer look at cybersecurity, emerging technology and environmental fraud. Those will be among the issues addressed by...

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Fake News Has Real Business Impact in Today’s Cyberthreat Landscape
Fake News Has Real Business Impact in Today’s Cyberthreat Landscape
June 29, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The internet, as businesses commonly knew and used it, ended in 2022. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped the information ecosystem that...

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