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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Today In Data: TNS Survey Shows Customers’ Security Insecurities

Today In Data: TNS Survey Shows Customers’ Security Insecurities
Today In Data: TNS Survey Shows Customers’ Security Insecurities
September 18, 2017  |  Today In Data

According to a recent survey by Transaction Network Services (TNS), 85 percent of adults in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia believe fraud attempts...

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Transitions Edition: Venmo, Equifax and Nordstrom
Transitions Edition: Venmo, Equifax and Nordstrom
September 18, 2017  |  Today In Data

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FTC Launches Investigation Into Equifax Breach
FTC Launches Investigation Into Equifax Breach
September 15, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into the data breach at Equifax that impacted 143 million consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Google Play Store Infected With Large Malware Outbreak
Google Play Store Infected With Large Malware Outbreak
September 15, 2017  |  Google

An Israeli cybersecurity company said one of the largest malware campaigns infiltrated the Google Play store, affecting as many as 21 million people. Get the Full...

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Visa And Mastercard Warn Of 200K Vulnerable Credit Cards From Equifax Leak
Visa And Mastercard Warn Of 200K Vulnerable Credit Cards From Equifax Leak
September 15, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Visa and Mastercard are warning financial institutions across the country that more than 200,000 credit cards were compromised during the Equifax hack. Get the Full...

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Surprise: The C-Suite Falls For Invoice Scams The Most
Surprise: The C-Suite Falls For Invoice Scams The Most
September 14, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Employees certainly need more training to be able to detect a business email compromise (BEC) when they see one. What makes this so difficult, some...

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China Creates National Cyberattack Database
China Creates National Cyberattack Database
September 14, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

China revealed that it is creating a national cyberattack database and will require telecom firms, internet companies and domain name providers to report any threats...

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Equifax CEO Vows To Make Changes, Protect Consumers In Wake Of Breach
Equifax CEO Vows To Make Changes, Protect Consumers In Wake Of Breach
September 14, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Equifax Security chairman and chief executive officer Richard Smith recently penned an Oped in USA Today in which he vowed to provide protections to everyone...

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