Cyberattack

In computers and computer networks an attack is any attempt to expose, alter, disable, destroy, steal or gain unauthorized access to or make unauthorized use of an asset.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Travelex Back Online After Cyberattack
Travelex Back Online After Cyberattack
January 28, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Money travel service Travelex is back online after a cyberattack forced it to use paper and pen to manually complete transactions for customers over the...

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Fraud Decisioning Adapts To Shifting Conditions
Fraud Decisioning Adapts To Shifting Conditions
January 21, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Just when you think there are no surprises left, this statistic drops: 60 percent of organizations recently polled had no idea their customer data had...

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Dozens Of US Firms Had Same Security Flaw As Travelex
Dozens Of US Firms Had Same Security Flaw As Travelex
January 16, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The vulnerability that allowed Travelex to be attacked by hackers has existed at many other companies and institutions in the U.S., according to a report...

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Travelex Systems Back Online; Customers Receive Refunds
Travelex Systems Back Online; Customers Receive Refunds
January 13, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Foreign exchange company Travelex is back online with some of its electronic services after its system was brought down by hackers nearly two weeks ago, Reuters...

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Travelex Checking Employees’ Computers For Signs Of Ransomware
Travelex Checking Employees’ Computers For Signs Of Ransomware
January 11, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Some employees of Travelex, a company that was recently hit with a ransomware attack, were forced to hand over their laptops to technicians to see...

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The Troubling Ripple Effects Of The Travelex FX Hack
The Troubling Ripple Effects Of The Travelex FX Hack
January 10, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

It might make sense that as commerce goes ever global, and as banks do an increasing volume of business cross-border, that the hackers and fraudsters...

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The Looming Long Fizzle Of Cyberattacks
The Looming Long Fizzle Of Cyberattacks
January 10, 2020  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

The new year is still new, and those on the front lines battling cybercrimes and the hackers who work from the shadows might be exhausted...

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Travelex Attack Forces Shutdown Of Samsung Pay’s Cross-Border Transfers
Travelex Attack Forces Shutdown Of Samsung Pay’s Cross-Border Transfers
January 09, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A New Year’s Eve ransomware attack on Travelex continued to affect global businesses and customers today, including multiple Samsung Pay users, according to reports. Get...

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Travelex Attack Forces UK Banks To Halt Foreign Currency Service
Travelex Attack Forces UK Banks To Halt Foreign Currency Service
January 09, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Lenders including Barclays, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland and Virgin Money had to stop foreign currency services after exchange provider Travelex was hit by a...

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