Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

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Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
October 17, 2017  |  Google

Google is among those exposed by two massive Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities revealed on Monday. The search engine giant has already rolled out patches. In better...

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We Heart It Announces Data Breach From 2013
We Heart It Announces Data Breach From 2013
October 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

We Heart It, the image sharing website, disclosed late last week that there was a potential cybersecurity breach that may have impacted more than 8...

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IRS Suspends Equifax Contract
IRS Suspends Equifax Contract
October 16, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Equifax, the embattled credit scoring company, was dealt another blow last week when the Internal Revenue Service suspended a contract that is worth more than...

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US Banks Push To Improve Security Post-Equifax
US Banks Push To Improve Security Post-Equifax
October 16, 2017  |  Banking

In the wake of the massive hack of Equifax, U.S. banks are leveling up their anti-fraud game in response to the fact that 143 million...

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Hyatt Hotels Gets Cyber Intruder…Again
Hyatt Hotels Gets Cyber Intruder…Again
October 13, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Hyatt, the hotel operator, is alerting its customers that it was hit with a credit card breach, marking the second big breach in a few...

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Equifax Says It Was Not Breached Again
Equifax Says It Was Not Breached Again
October 13, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Equifax, the embattled credit reporting company, was under pressure in Thursday (Oct. 12) trading after rumors began to circulate about a potential new data breach....

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Experts Weigh In: Regaining Consumer Trust In A Post-Equifax World
Experts Weigh In: Regaining Consumer Trust In A Post-Equifax World
October 13, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

As consumers and businesses scramble to contain the fallout from the massive Equifax data breach, the impact will linger among payments security professionals. Is a...

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When Small Businesses Don’t Realize They’re Cyberattack Victims
When Small Businesses Don’t Realize They’re Cyberattack Victims
October 12, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A significant portion of small businesses (SMBs) may not even know they have been a cyberattack victim due to a lack of understanding as to...

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Equifax Breach Extends Across The Pond
Equifax Breach Extends Across The Pond
October 11, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Add some breaches across the pond to Equifax’s list of victims. Reuters reported Tuesday that the credit reporting firm has disclosed that more than 15...

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