cyberattacks

Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
Security Expert: Casino Hacks Were Part of Wider Crime Wave
September 19, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The hackers who broke into the systems of two casino giants recently also carried out cyberattacks on three other companies. That’s according to David Bradbury, chief...

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Amazon Pledges $20 Million to Biden’s School Cybersecurity Plan
Amazon Pledges $20 Million to Biden’s School Cybersecurity Plan
August 07, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

Amazon is offering $20 million to help fund cybersecurity programs at U.S. schools. The tech giant’s pledge was announced Monday (Aug. 7) as part of a larger effort...

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Cyberattacks Shutter Prospect Medical Locations 
Cyberattacks Shutter Prospect Medical Locations 
August 06, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

A ransomware attack on California’s Prospect Medical impacted hospitals and clinics around the country. As The New York Times reported Saturday (Aug. 5), the attacks closed...

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Blackbird.AI Raises $20 Million to Fight Market Manipulation
Blackbird.AI Raises $20 Million to Fight Market Manipulation
June 15, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Blackbird.AI, a narrative and risk intelligence firm driven by artificial intelligence (AI), has secured $20 million in Series B funding to ramp up its sales...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How SMBs Can Fight the Fraud Threats of Remote Work
PYMNTS Intelligence: How SMBs Can Fight the Fraud Threats of Remote Work
April 04, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Remote working was a boon to businesses during the pandemic, as technology allowed many companies to remain productive when much of the world was shutting down. Along with...

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Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
Google Division Says China-Sponsored Hackers Launching Sophisticated Cyberattacks
March 16, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

State-sponsored hackers from China are launching increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With these attacks targeting both government and business systems, they can evade common defenses, enter networks,...

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Zurich Insurance CEO: Cyberattacks Will Be ‘Uninsurable’
Zurich Insurance CEO: Cyberattacks Will Be ‘Uninsurable’
December 26, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

As cyberattacks grow, they will become “uninsurable,” the CEO of Europe’s Zurich insurance said. Speaking to the Financial Times on Monday (Dec. 26), Mario Greco...

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Arrests Made in REvil Cyberattacks
Arrests Made in REvil Cyberattacks
November 09, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

Multiple arrests have been made recently as part of a nationwide ransomware sting, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 9) report from NBC News. The U.S....

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Fraudsters Launching Fewer Attacks, But Aim At Bigger Targets
Fraudsters Launching Fewer Attacks, But Aim At Bigger Targets
October 18, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The steady rise of the global eCommerce market has created a radically new fraud environment, where fraudsters now seek bigger targets, but strike less often. The evolution comes at a...

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