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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FTC: Consumer Fraud Jumped 70% in 2021

FTC: Consumer Fraud Jumped 70% in 2021
FTC: Consumer Fraud Jumped 70% in 2021
February 22, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Consumers reported losing more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% jump from the year before, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Tuesday...

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PYMNTS Research: Order Pickup Security Is Fastest-Growing ResTech Feature
PYMNTS Research: Order Pickup Security Is Fastest-Growing ResTech Feature
February 22, 2022  |  ResTech

With the rise of in-store pickup, today’s restaurants have been forced to adjust to the security risks that come along with the channel and to...

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Machine Learning Helps Financial Institutions Balance Risk, Innovation
Machine Learning Helps Financial Institutions Balance Risk, Innovation
February 21, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Five years ago, digital transformation in banking was focused on a product or a certain business line, but more recently, innovation has become an imperative....

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US, Brazil, Paraguay Meet to Fight Transnational Organized Crime
US, Brazil, Paraguay Meet to Fight Transnational Organized Crime
February 18, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Some of the top minds in law enforcement from the U.S., Brazil and Paraguay had a meeting this week to devise tactics to combat the...

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Parking Operators Deploy Digital Tools, Education to Combat QR Code Fraud
Parking Operators Deploy Digital Tools, Education to Combat QR Code Fraud
February 18, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

If you see a brand-new, shiny QR code sticker on an older, weathered sign, you should take a closer look before using it or allowing...

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Homeland Security Privacy Chief Urges More Ways to Protect Data
Homeland Security Privacy Chief Urges More Ways to Protect Data
February 18, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief privacy officer is calling for stricter rules to protect consumer data. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Peaceful Coexistence: The Need for Speed and the Necessity for Security in Real-Time Payments
Peaceful Coexistence: The Need for Speed and the Necessity for Security in Real-Time Payments
February 18, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

Consumers always want more speed and expect security to always be top-notch, but traditionally there’s been a trade-off. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Credit Suisse Woes Reveal Gaps in Banks’ AML Defenses
Credit Suisse Woes Reveal Gaps in Banks’ AML Defenses
February 17, 2022  |  AML

A recent spate of high-profile money laundering cases involving big banks in Europe has shone a spotlight on just how thieves are making off with...

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