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Cybersecurity
US Cybersecurity Law Increases Reporting Duties For Most Firms
March 16, 2022

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SEC Seeks More Cybersecurity Info From Companies
March 09, 2022

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday (March 9) proposed amendments to its rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident reporting by public companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Samsung Source Code, Corporate Data Stolen in Breach 
March 07, 2022

A breach at Samsung Electronics exposed source code for its Galaxy smartphones as well as internal company data — but no personal information was stolen, according to multiple media reports on Monday (March 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Nvidia Investigates Cyberattack, Reports Business ‘Uninterrupted’
February 27, 2022

Nvidia is looking into a cyberattack on its computer systems, Bloomberg wrote Friday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Crowdstrike Holdings Stock Surges on Fears of Russian Cyberattacks
February 24, 2022

Shares of Crowdstrike Holdings surged Thursday (Feb. 24) as fears of Russian cyber mischief buoyed the stocks of internet security firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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UK Cybersecurity Firm Darktrace Buys Cybersprint
February 23, 2022

Darktrace, a British cybersecurity company, has bought the Dutch firm Cybersprint in a deal valuing the latter company at €47.5 million ($53.7 million), UKTN reported Wednesday (Feb. 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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What’s Next After Ransomware Gangs Have Consultants and Arbitrators?
February 14, 2022

Ransomware professionals are starting to operate more like legitimate businesses, selling ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) to non-technical would-be cyber thieves — a subscription-based or pay-for-use malware. There are also consultants for hire to gather intel on potential victims, determine realistic demands and act as negotiators between victims...

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Ransomware Reaches Beyond Money With More Sinister Goals
February 11, 2022

Ransomware activity related to cryptocurrency is most often associated with the release of malware that encrypts a victim’s information — usually a major corporation — demanding money in exchange for the release of the proprietary data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Study: 50% of Financial Firms Unsure About Data Security
February 09, 2022

The security of backed-up and stored data is among the chief concerns of financial firms around the country, according to a recent survey of 200 financial organizations in 45 countries conducted by data storage firm Continuity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...