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.

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Facebook Breach Exposes Data Of Nearly 50M Users
Facebook Breach Exposes Data Of Nearly 50M Users
September 28, 2018  |  Facebook

After coming across a breach earlier in the week, Facebook said on Friday (Sept. 28) that roughly 50 million of its users had their data...

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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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Newegg Victim Of Data Breach That Lasted A Month
Newegg Victim Of Data Breach That Lasted A Month
September 19, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Newegg, the electronics retailer, was reportedly the victim of a data breach that lasted a month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Hacker Attack Exploits Security Hole In Token Exchange
Hacker Attack Exploits Security Hole In Token Exchange
September 18, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

A cyberattack on what’s been described as a “decentralized” token exchange reportedly has led to a $58,000 theft and an illustration of a “shocking security...

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North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
North Korean Hackers Paid Using A Bitcoin Wallet
September 17, 2018  |  Fraud Attack

The alleged North Korean hacking of Sony, Bangladesh Banks and other targets stand as some of the most infamous cyberattacks yet experienced. And the recently...

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Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers
Anatomy Of A Bank Heist, SWIFT-ly Done By Phishers
September 17, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In 2016, $81 million disappeared from Bangladesh’s central bank. It could have been a lot worse — hackers tried to get away with $1 billion....

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F-Secure Researchers Find Security Weakness In All Modern PCs
F-Secure Researchers Find Security Weakness In All Modern PCs
September 13, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

F-Secure, the security firm, announced Thursday (Sept. 13) that consultants for the company have found a weakness in all modern computers that hackers could use...

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Today In Data: Fighting Fraud Without Frustrating Merchants 
Today In Data: Fighting Fraud Without Frustrating Merchants 
September 13, 2018  |  Today In Data

For all the time, energy and effort spent fighting fraudsters, they are persistent in looking for ways to fight back. The costs are myriad, and can be...

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Businesses Urged Not To Pay Ransom To Cyberattackers
Businesses Urged Not To Pay Ransom To Cyberattackers
September 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Small business owners are making a grave mistake if they assume their firms are not a prime target for cyberattackers. Not only are small and...

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