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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CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
June 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Software companies have taken over large swathes of the economy during the past few decades. And when something goes wrong with these software companies, something...

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AI-Powered Vacation Scams Show Up Right on Time
AI-Powered Vacation Scams Show Up Right on Time
June 24, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As travelers pack their bags for long-awaited summer trips, a new breed of scammer is tagging along — powered by artificial intelligence (AI). From fake...

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CDK Starts Restoring Systems After Car Dealer Hack
CDK Starts Restoring Systems After Car Dealer Hack
June 23, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Last week, a cyberattack on dealership software-as-a-service platform CDK Global crippled America’s auto sellers. Now, the group behind the attack is reportedly demanding tens of...

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Cyberattack on Software Provider Stalls Out US Car Dealership Sector
Cyberattack on Software Provider Stalls Out US Car Dealership Sector
June 21, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Software, and digital transformation more broadly, have transformed the business landscape. Nearly every modern business relies on software to run their operations, and digital technology...

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Report: Consumer Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals
Report: Consumer Data From Snowflake Hack Being Sold to Cybercriminals
June 20, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Consumer data from LendingTree subsidiary QuoteWizard was reportedly stolen by hackers, who are selling it to the highest bidder on cybercriminal forums. The theft and...

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Cybersecurity Concerns Test Paris Olympics Preparations
Cybersecurity Concerns Test Paris Olympics Preparations
June 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics are set for just over a month from now, and the event is starting to look a lot...

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MultiFactor Authentication Meets Passkeys To Address eCommerce Usability Concerns
MultiFactor Authentication Meets Passkeys To Address eCommerce Usability Concerns
June 18, 2024  |  Authentication

When it comes to payments and digital commerce, proper security is a necessity. And with the news that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pushing ahead with...

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Advance Payments Program Focused on Change Healthcare Cyberattack to End
Advance Payments Program Focused on Change Healthcare Cyberattack to End
June 17, 2024  |  Healthcare

A federal program that addressed Medicare funding issues arising from the February cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare will conclude on July 12. The Accelerated...

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Hackers Increasing Pressure on Snowflake Customers to Make Ransom Payments
Hackers Increasing Pressure on Snowflake Customers to Make Ransom Payments
June 17, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers who targeted Snowflake customers are reportedly demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to $5 million from as many as 10 breached companies. The hacking group, known...

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