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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IRS Seizes $3.5B in Crypto in FY 2021

IRS Seizes $3.5B in Crypto in FY 2021
IRS Seizes $3.5B in Crypto in FY 2021
November 19, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) seized $3.5 billion in cryptocurrencies during the fiscal year 2021, accounting for 93% of the assets seized during the year....

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This Week in Payments: Merchants Consider Crypto, Consumers Return to Stores and Fraudsters Target Shoppers
This Week in Payments: Merchants Consider Crypto, Consumers Return to Stores and Fraudsters Target Shoppers
November 19, 2021  |  Payment Methods

It was another big week for cryptocurrency — with news about regulation, crypto-native wallets and a huge new potential for expanded merchant acceptance of crypto....

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DeFi Losses Top $10B From Exploits, Fraud, Theft
DeFi Losses Top $10B From Exploits, Fraud, Theft
November 19, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Decentralized finance (DeFI) platforms have been the target of criminal attacks, with fraud and theft topping $10 billion, according to a report entitled Risk, Regulation,...

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Instacart Unveils New Driver Safety Measures
Instacart Unveils New Driver Safety Measures
November 18, 2021  |  Delivery

Instacart has launched a series of safety features for its delivery workers, designed to leverage information from law enforcement, local news and society media to...

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Nedap Launches Cloud-Based Loss Prevention Tool to Prevent Retail Theft
Nedap Launches Cloud-Based Loss Prevention Tool to Prevent Retail Theft
November 18, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Radio frequency identification (RFID) firm Nedap has debuted its iD Cloud Loss Prevention, a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) program that enables merchants to recognize, assess and...

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Deep Dive: How Organizations Can Use Behavioral Analytics to Reduce False Positives, Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Organizations Can Use Behavioral Analytics to Reduce False Positives, Cyberattacks
November 18, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Why Always On Authentication is the Future of Online Security
Why Always On Authentication is the Future of Online Security
November 18, 2021  |  Biometrics

Using a thumbprint or an iris scan to open a door is no longer something only seen in science fiction movies. Biometric security in the...

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Artists, Activists Protest Use of Amazon One Palm-Scanning Tech in Concert Venues 
Artists, Activists Protest Use of Amazon One Palm-Scanning Tech in Concert Venues 
November 17, 2021  |  Biometrics

Some artists and activists are giving a thumbs-down to the use of Amazon’s palm-scanning technology in concert venues. Some 200 artists and 30 groups have...

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US Liquidating $56M in BitConnect Fraud Case
US Liquidating $56M in BitConnect Fraud Case
November 17, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Justice Department is set to begin liquidating roughly $56 million in fraud proceeds seized during its investigation into the cryptocurrency BitConnect. Get the...

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