security & fraud

Very Good Security Raises $8.5M In Round Of Funding
Very Good Security Raises $8.5M In Round Of Funding
August 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Very Good Security (VGS), a startup working to protect data, told TechCrunch on Tuesday (August 28) that it raised $8.5 million in a venture round of fundraising....

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T-Mobile Discloses Data Breach That Impacted About 3 Percent Of Customers
T-Mobile Discloses Data Breach That Impacted About 3 Percent Of Customers
August 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

T-Mobile disclosed on its website that hackers were able to get into the company’s network, stealing personal information on customers. A post on the wireless carrier’s...

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North Korean Hackers Going After Crypto Exchanges
North Korean Hackers Going After Crypto Exchanges
August 23, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

North Korean hackers are at it again, with the group “Lazarus” setting their sights on cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs revealed the latest...

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Facebook Loses Another Senior Exec
Facebook Loses Another Senior Exec
August 23, 2018  |  Facebook

Dan Rose, one of the earliest executives at Facebook, is stepping down from his role, reported CNBC. Citing a Facebook post, CNBC reported Rose is...

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Darden Cyberattack Puts 567K Cards At Risk
Darden Cyberattack Puts 567K Cards At Risk
August 23, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Darden Restaurants announced Wednesday (August 23) that the data on 567,000 payment card numbers may have been exposed. In a press release, the restaurant chain...

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Currency Upheaval Prompts Venezuelan Shopping Frenzy
Currency Upheaval Prompts Venezuelan Shopping Frenzy
August 20, 2018  |  International

Venezuelans were jamming stores and gas stations late last week as worries about an overhaul of monetary policies could create financial havoc, preventing even basic...

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Capital One Eyes Blockchain For Authentication
Capital One Eyes Blockchain For Authentication
August 20, 2018  |  Banking

Capital One, the national bank, filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last June to use blockchain for securing user authentication methods...

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University Of Florida Researchers Develop Device To Detect Skimmers
University Of Florida Researchers Develop Device To Detect Skimmers
August 16, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Aiming to detect skimmers that are placed on credit card readers, University of Florida researchers  Nolen Scaife, Christian Peeters and Patrick Traynor showcased the Skim Reaper,...

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Intel Finds Three More Flaws In Microprocessors
Intel Finds Three More Flaws In Microprocessors
August 15, 2018  |  Safety and Security

Semiconductor company Intel disclosed Tuesday (August 14) that it found three more potential flaws in its microprocessors that could enable hackers to get access to...

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