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

Synthetic Identity Theft On The Rise

Synthetic Identity Theft On The Rise
Synthetic Identity Theft On The Rise
September 14, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

A new type of credit card fraud is emerging, dubbed “synthetic identity theft.” In instances of synthetic identity theft, cybercriminals create new identities to credit...

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Senators Demand FTC Investigation Of Equifax Leak
Senators Demand FTC Investigation Of Equifax Leak
September 13, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

U.S. senators are calling for a federal investigation into the sale of nearly $2 million in shares of Equifax by company executives after its massive data...

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North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
North Korean Hackers Target Bitcoin
September 12, 2017  |  Bitcoin

North Korean hackers are increasing their attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to try to secure bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
Avast Sees 40 Percent Uptick In Hacks Targeted At Android Devices
September 12, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Digital security products company Avast announced new research Monday (Sept. 11) that shows an increase in the number of cyberattacks on Android smartphones and tablets....

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Some SMBs Dangerously Ignorant Of Cybersecurity Threat
Some SMBs Dangerously Ignorant Of Cybersecurity Threat
September 11, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The research is clear: Just because a business is small does not mean it survives undetected from a cyberattack. In fact, some SMBs may actually...

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Equifax Blames Flaw In Database Software For Breach; Backlash Mounts From Consumers, Lawmakers
Equifax Blames Flaw In Database Software For Breach; Backlash Mounts From Consumers, Lawmakers
September 11, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Equifax, the credit scoring company that suffered a data breach that impacted as many as 143 million Americans, is blaming a vendor software flaw in...

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Voice AI Devices Vulnerable To Ultrasound Hacks
Voice AI Devices Vulnerable To Ultrasound Hacks
September 08, 2017  |  Voice Activation

Scientists have discovered that Siri, Amazon’s Alexa and other voice assistant programs can be controlled using inaudible ultrasound commands. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Cybercriminals Use Prime Day As Phishing Bait
Cybercriminals Use Prime Day As Phishing Bait
September 06, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Cybercriminals have created a new, realistic-looking phishing campaign targeting Amazon Prime customers, which not only gains access to a customer’s account, but could also infect their...

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