Security

Computer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security, refers to the security of computing devices such as computers and smartphones, as well as computer networks such as private and public networks, and the Internet.

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US Retail Chains Push Congress to Address Resale of Stolen Items

US Retail Chains Push Congress to Address Resale of Stolen Items
US Retail Chains Push Congress to Address Resale of Stolen Items
December 09, 2021  |  Retail

Officials from major U.S. retailers, including Home Depot, Best Buy and Target, called on Congress to intervene to thwart the online resale of stolen, fake...

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New Study: 90% of Consumers Willing to Ditch Passwords for Safer Authentication
New Study: 90% of Consumers Willing to Ditch Passwords for Safer Authentication
December 09, 2021  |  Authentication

With each passing day, passwords are looking more and more like a relic of the digital past. Consumers are growing less confident in this method...

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Eliminating ‘Biometric Bias’ Will Take Collective Effort From Banks, Retailers and Consumers
Eliminating ‘Biometric Bias’ Will Take Collective Effort From Banks, Retailers and Consumers
December 09, 2021  |  Biometrics

Picture, for a moment, the biometrics you might use every day — perhaps every time you unlock your phone. The thought of bias — exclusion...

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60% of US and UK Businesses Report Cross-Border Payment Fraud as Pain Point
60% of US and UK Businesses Report Cross-Border Payment Fraud as Pain Point
December 08, 2021  |  B2B Payments

With professionals around the globe working from home during the pandemic, and many using their home networks and personal devices to conduct business, many have...

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Jumio Acquiring 4Stop to Advance Identity Orchestration
Jumio Acquiring 4Stop to Advance Identity Orchestration
December 07, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Artificial intelligence (AI) identity verification startup Jumio is acquiring global KYC (know your customer) and fraud prevention firm 4Stop, its current strategic partner, for undisclosed...

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What Happens to the Personal Data in a Connected Car When the Car is Sold?
What Happens to the Personal Data in a Connected Car When the Car is Sold?
December 07, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

When he ran a vehicle inspection company, Andrea Amico was often surprised by the personal property people left behind in the cars they’d sold, traded or returned from a lease....

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Instagram Moves to Head Off Criticism, Debuting Teen Protections Prior to Senate Hearing
Instagram Moves to Head Off Criticism, Debuting Teen Protections Prior to Senate Hearing
December 07, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Ahead of a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday (Dec. 8) aimed squarely at Instagram and its potential negative effects on teen users, the social media...

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White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering
White House Looks to Fight Real Estate Money Laundering
December 07, 2021  |  Real Estate

The White House is looking for public input on ways to fight corruption in the U.S. real estate market, part of a larger project to...

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BOXX Insurance Teams With Equifax for Identity Theft Protection
BOXX Insurance Teams With Equifax for Identity Theft Protection
December 07, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Cyber insurer BOXX Insurance is teaming up with Equifax to offer $1 million in identity theft protection coverage as holiday shopping gears up for record...

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