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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Corporate Ransomware Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
Corporate Ransomware Rears Its Ugly Head Once Again
May 17, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Ransomware is once again top-of-mind for corporate finance leads in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Irish Health Service Shut Down By Ransomware Attack
Irish Health Service Shut Down By Ransomware Attack
May 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Irish Health Service shuttered its computer systems Friday following what it called a “significant” ransomware attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Hardening Merchants’ Digital Defenses Against Incursions From The Dark Web
Hardening Merchants’ Digital Defenses Against Incursions From The Dark Web
May 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

A great description of the criminal craze in credential stuffing is found in PYMNTS’ May 2021 edition of the Digital Fraud Tracker®, done in collaboration...

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New Data: Consumers Demanding Better Transaction Controls In Digital Banking Apps
New Data: Consumers Demanding Better Transaction Controls In Digital Banking Apps
May 14, 2021  |  Digital Banking

Trust. Control. Identity. Managing for these quintessentially human attributes in the digital domain is a moving target, and it’s what today’s consumers expect from the...

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Deep Dive: How Dark Web Marketplaces Fuel Fraud And How Merchants Can Fight Back
Deep Dive: How Dark Web Marketplaces Fuel Fraud And How Merchants Can Fight Back
May 14, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

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Smart Underwriting Tech Helps PayFacs Balance Speed, Risk When Onboarding Merchants, Adding New Verticals
Smart Underwriting Tech Helps PayFacs Balance Speed, Risk When Onboarding Merchants, Adding New Verticals
May 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Underwriting, aided by technology — and at least some level of automation — can get faster and more intuitive, helping payment service providers (PSPs) approve...

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Bitcoin Daily: DOJ, IRS Investigate Binance Crypto Exchange; Crypto Theft Falls, DeFi Fraud Spikes
Bitcoin Daily: DOJ, IRS Investigate Binance Crypto Exchange; Crypto Theft Falls, DeFi Fraud Spikes
May 13, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings is now under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the IRS as they try to make some order out...

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Colonial Pipeline Pays Nearly $5 Million In Ransom After Cyberattack
Colonial Pipeline Pays Nearly $5 Million In Ransom After Cyberattack
May 13, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Colonial Pipeline, under siege by hackers, has paid nearly $5 million in a ransom deal, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Debit Account Validation Manages ACH Fraud Amid Faster Payment Changes
Debit Account Validation Manages ACH Fraud Amid Faster Payment Changes
May 13, 2021  |  Faster Payments

Faster payments have grown at breakneck speed over the past few years. In the first quarter of 2020 alone, it’s setting new records in payment...

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