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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Facebook Q2 Earnings Preview: Ad Sales, Libra To Affect Growth
Facebook Q2 Earnings Preview: Ad Sales, Libra To Affect Growth
July 23, 2019  |  Earnings

It’s been a wild couple of weeks – or months – for Facebook. Amid privacy concerns, Senate hearings and Libra drama, it’s time for the...

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Bitcoin Daily: QuickBit Confirms Data Breach Impacting 300K Users; Iran Says Crypto Mining Is Legit
Bitcoin Daily: QuickBit Confirms Data Breach Impacting 300K Users; Iran Says Crypto Mining Is Legit
July 23, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Swedish cryptocurrency exchange QuickBit revealed to investors that it accidentally leaked 300,000 customer records via an unprotected MongoDB database. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Messenger Kids App Found To Have Security Flaw
Messenger Kids App Found To Have Security Flaw
July 23, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook has been hit with another security issue — this time involving its Messenger Kids app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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 Payments Fraud, Via Apps?
 Payments Fraud, Via Apps?
July 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Symantec has discovered vulnerabilities in two popular messaging and media apps, WhatsApp and Telegram, which can be hijacked to commit payments fraud.  Separately, phishing scams...

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Tech Experts To Visit White House To Discuss Huawei Ban
Tech Experts To Visit White House To Discuss Huawei Ban
July 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. ban on sales to China’s Huawei is expected to be a topic of discussion Monday (July 22) between White House regulators and tech...

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Equifax Nears $700M Settlement For Data Breach
Equifax Nears $700M Settlement For Data Breach
July 21, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The 2017 Equifax data hack affecting more than 143 million people worldwide will cost the company about $700 million.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Deep Dive: Retailers Prepare To Face SCA’s Downsides
Deep Dive: Retailers Prepare To Face SCA’s Downsides
July 19, 2019  |  Regulation

Stronger authentication is an obvious, albeit costly, defense against the growing number of online banking fraud attempts. European merchants will be forced to comply with...

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eBay Chief Says Libra Is A Risk, But Shows Promise
eBay Chief Says Libra Is A Risk, But Shows Promise
July 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The CEO of eBay, Devin Wenig, said his company’s support of Libra could potentially be a gamble, but that if it pays off it will...

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Treasury Secretary: US Will Police Cryptocurrencies
Treasury Secretary: US Will Police Cryptocurrencies
July 18, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said his department will use “very, very strong” regulations to ensure that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies don’t become “the equivalent...

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