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 Bans Rogue Payment Processor In Settlement Over Alleged Scams

FTC Bans Rogue Payment Processor In Settlement Over Alleged Scams
FTC Bans Rogue Payment Processor In Settlement Over Alleged Scams
June 09, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A Texas operator of several payment processing centers has agreed to be permanently banned from the industry in order to settle charges by the Federal...

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Citing Racial Profiling, IBM Will No Longer Sell Face Recognition Software
Citing Racial Profiling, IBM Will No Longer Sell Face Recognition Software
June 09, 2020  |  Politics

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is getting out of the facial recognition business, citing its misuse by law enforcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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India-Based Hackers Target Advocacy Groups, Others
India-Based Hackers Target Advocacy Groups, Others
June 09, 2020  |  Fraud Attack

Reports of a hacker-for-hire group dubbed “Dark Basin,” which has targeted journalists, advocacy groups and elected officials, are rocketing around the world. Get the Full...

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Deep Dive: COVID-19’s Global Impact On Open Banking And Online Privacy Regulations
Deep Dive: COVID-19’s Global Impact On Open Banking And Online Privacy Regulations
June 09, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

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Is Data Aggregation The Key To Banking’s Future?
Is Data Aggregation The Key To Banking’s Future?
June 09, 2020  |  Real Estate

The pandemic is spurring new opportunities for financial institutions (FIs) of all sizes to improve the range of services they deliver to end users amid...

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New Report: Home Closings Go Digital With Remote Online Notary Services
New Report: Home Closings Go Digital With Remote Online Notary Services
June 09, 2020  |  Authentication

Cybercrime is surging during the COVID-19 pandemic as fraudsters seize on increased online activity to steal consumers’ sensitive personal details. As much as 22 percent...

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Deep Dive: How FIs Can Upgrade Authentication Measures To Foil Fraudsters’ Open Banking Attacks
Deep Dive: How FIs Can Upgrade Authentication Measures To Foil Fraudsters’ Open Banking Attacks
June 08, 2020  |  AML

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EU Launches Financial Crime Team To Police Pandemic Economy
EU Launches Financial Crime Team To Police Pandemic Economy
June 08, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The European Union (EU) has established a new unit to wage war against financial crime amid an economy struck by the coronavirus pandemic. Get the...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Freezes Crypto Firm’s Assets, Alleging It Stole $12M From Investors; Hong Kong: 39 Pct Of New FinTechs There Are Blockchain Firms; Coinbase Eyes Selling Blockchain Analytics To IRS, DEA
Bitcoin Daily: SEC Freezes Crypto Firm’s Assets, Alleging It Stole $12M From Investors; Hong Kong:...
June 08, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to freeze the assets of a $12 million cryptocurrency mining and multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, Coindesk reports....

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