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Poorer Nations Are Teaching Their Richer Counterparts About Cybersecurity
July 06, 2017

A new United Nations (U.N.) survey on cybersecurity found Singapore is taking a close to perfect approach at the same time that rich countries have a lot of gaps in their security defenses when it comes to defending against cyberattacks. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Cyber Stress Tests Loom For U.K. Insurers
July 06, 2017

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the financial regulator overseeing the United Kingdom, has directed insurers to conduct “stress tests” tied to cyber attacks, the Financial Times reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Bithumb Bitcoin Exchange Hacked; 30,000 Customers’ Data Compromised
July 06, 2017

In international cybersecurity news this week, Bithumb, the South Korean bitcoin exchange, has been hacked, with the bad guys compromising the data of 30,000 customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Why CFOs Are Kicking The Fraud Fighting Can … Out The Door
July 05, 2017

Fraud is like gluten. It’s in almost everything, and it often goes completely unnoticed. Most organizations have resigned themselves to the fact that, despite their defenses, fraud is just a part of doing business. But fraud costs an average of 7.5 percent of revenue, and...

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Hackers Find New Avenues for Attacks Via Developing Nations
July 04, 2017

Hackers are on the lookout for new ways to attack, and now it looks like developing nations may be a favored conduit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Ukraine’s M.E. Doc Facing Charges In Latest Cyberattack
July 04, 2017

M.E. Doc, the Ukrainian tax software company, is under investigation by Ukrainian police and will face charges over a global cyber epidemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Is Russia Behind Ukraine Cyber Attack?
July 03, 2017

In looking at just where the cyber attacks that hit the Ukraine and spread around the world last week may have originated, the Ukraine has pointed a finger at Russia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Online Retailers Warn About Shipping Delays After Cyberattack
June 30, 2017

Online retailers are warning customers to prepare for delays after a cyberattack caused major disruptions within the shipping industry. 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...

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When Hackers Outsmart The Smart Fridge
June 30, 2017

Cybercrime isn’t always about stealing credit card data. In the digital world, there’s strength in numbers, and a botnet — essentially, an army of IP addresses — can turn a pretty penny on the darknet. That’s why hackers are targeting Linux systems, and consumers don’t...