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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Putting Security And Fraud Protection Into Place With SCA
Putting Security And Fraud Protection Into Place With SCA
August 09, 2019  |  Today In Data

Merchants are scrambling as the strong customer authentication (SCA) deadline looms. In other security news, phone numbers can provide a treasure trove of information about a consumer who is...

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EuroCommerce On Why Merchant, Consumer Awareness Is Critical To SCA
EuroCommerce On Why Merchant, Consumer Awareness Is Critical To SCA
August 09, 2019  |  Regulation

Twenty-five percent of EU merchants are unaware of PSD2’s SCA requirement — and even more are unprepared. And come Sept. 14, exemptions and extensions aside,...

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Cyberattack Paralyzes India eProcurement Portal
Cyberattack Paralyzes India eProcurement Portal
August 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

A cyberattack has shut down the governmental eProcurement system of the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka, reports in The New Indian Express said on Thursday...

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FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
August 08, 2019  |  Regulation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to be able to have more access to social media to monitor potential threats, according to a report in...

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Russia’s Watchdog Investigates Apple For Anti-Competition Practices
Russia’s Watchdog Investigates Apple For Anti-Competition Practices
August 08, 2019  |  Apple

Apple is facing Russian scrutiny following a cybersecurity complaint that it is taking advantage of its controlling market position, Russia’s anti-monopoly watchdog told Reuters on...

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Consumers Not Averse To ‘Positive Friction’ In Sharing Economy Platforms
Consumers Not Averse To ‘Positive Friction’ In Sharing Economy Platforms
August 08, 2019  |  Authentication

Sharing economy platforms have become a force to be reckoned with. Overall, roughly 111 million consumers use some type of sharing economy platform to make...

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Deep Dive: Securing Digital Identities Without Relying On Passwords
Deep Dive: Securing Digital Identities Without Relying On Passwords
August 08, 2019  |  Authentication

Digital identification continues to make immense strides in implementation and uptake in the world’s economy, but it is not without vulnerabilities. More than 4.5 billion...

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As SCA Deadline Looms, Merchants Scramble
As SCA Deadline Looms, Merchants Scramble
August 08, 2019  |  Regulation

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Twitter Ad Targeting Bug Could Have Exposed User Data
Twitter Ad Targeting Bug Could Have Exposed User Data
August 07, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Twitter has admitted to ad-targeting data breaches in regard to user permissions, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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