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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Manhattan DA: Payment Apps Need Greater Anti-Theft Protection
Manhattan DA: Payment Apps Need Greater Anti-Theft Protection
January 25, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

If someone stole your phone, how quickly would they be able to steal your money? It’s a scenario that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says...

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Mastercard Launches Service to Ease Adoption of Biometric Authentication
Mastercard Launches Service to Ease Adoption of Biometric Authentication
January 24, 2024  |  Biometrics

Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Biometric Authentication Service, a solution aimed at enhancing security and convenience for consumers. The service leverages biometrics, such as fingerprints,...

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UK Cyber Agency: AI Will Lead to More Ransomware Attacks
UK Cyber Agency: AI Will Lead to More Ransomware Attacks
January 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The threat of ransomware could soon grow thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. That’s according to a new report by the United Kingdom’s National...

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Moving B2B Payments Online Makes World a Much Smaller Place, Says Mangopay
Moving B2B Payments Online Makes World a Much Smaller Place, Says Mangopay
January 23, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Anyone who has ever conducted business knows the pains that traditional B2B payment modalities bring. But there’s a digital renaissance underway, as firms on both...

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SEC Says ‘SIM Swap’ Attack Enabled Takeover of X Account 
SEC Says ‘SIM Swap’ Attack Enabled Takeover of X Account 
January 22, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Jan. 9 hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was apparently the result of...

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LoanDepot Continues to Restore Business Operations Amid Cybersecurity Breach
LoanDepot Continues to Restore Business Operations Amid Cybersecurity Breach
January 19, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

LoanDepot continues to deal with a cybersecurity incident that began Jan. 8. Customers said on social media and forums that they have been unable to...

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AI’s Commercialization Puts Enterprise Security Under the Microscope
AI’s Commercialization Puts Enterprise Security Under the Microscope
January 19, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Every technological advancement — including generative artificial intelligence — brings with it its own, updated variety of adversarial threats. “There are so many ways AI...

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Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin
Stablecoins Gain Ground With Fraudsters Looking to Move Beyond Bitcoin
January 18, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins have held the promise of serving as a link between the cryptocurrency realm and traditional financial services. Turns out that nowadays, the digital holdings...

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Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus
Higher Ed Redefines Fraud Strategies for the Connected Campus
January 18, 2024  |  Safety and Security

The integration of digital technologies, data networks and smart devices within the university ecosystem is transforming campuses into connected entities. And amid this transformative shift...

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