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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Tokenization’s Rise Offers New Ways to Monetize Data and Real World Assets
Tokenization’s Rise Offers New Ways to Monetize Data and Real World Assets
August 01, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The concept behind tokenization is simple. Tokenization is a tech-enabled way to safeguard sensitive information by replacing it with non-sensitive, scrambled strings of information. The...

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Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
Cyberattack on World’s Largest Silver Producer Shows Data Is the New Gold
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity programs are critical for today’s traditional industries, where IT spending is low and historically deprioritized relative to other initiatives. As these industries undergo...

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8 in 10 Large Merchants Have Faced Cyber Attacks in Past Year
8 in 10 Large Merchants Have Faced Cyber Attacks in Past Year
August 01, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Merchants in the United States, particularly those handling international transactions, are grappling with increasing cybersecurity challenges. With 82% of large merchants reporting data and cyber...

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Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
July 31, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are drawn to compromised digital ecosystem like ants to a picnic. Bad news for companies creates opportunities for criminals — with disruptions like the...

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Will Earned Wage Access Unlock FedNow Sender Adoption?
Will Earned Wage Access Unlock FedNow Sender Adoption?
July 30, 2024  |  Faster Payments

One year on, FedNow and instant payments are seeing a groundswell of interest and intention to speed up funds paid out to individuals. Taking stock...

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France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
July 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Amid a worldwide data breach surge, France is dealing with an older-school type of cyberattack. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (July 29), vandals have cut...

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Doomsday Ready: Costco Aims to Be the Go-To Retailer for Preppers
Doomsday Ready: Costco Aims to Be the Go-To Retailer for Preppers
July 27, 2024  |  Retail

As many consumers look for ways to ease their doomsday anxieties, Costco is positioning itself as the go-to retailer for consumers who are worried about...

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3 Big Ideas From the PYMNTS Visa SMBTV Series
3 Big Ideas From the PYMNTS Visa SMBTV Series
July 26, 2024  |  VISA

In the digital marketplace, the effortless nature of eCommerce transactions masks a complex network of systems designed to ensure a smooth customer experience. While consumers...

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Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
July 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Never let a crisis go to waste, as the adage goes. And when it comes to cybersecurity best practices and procedures, recent digital disruptions —...

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