Cybersecurity

Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.

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Banks Help Corporates Overcome Their Blockchain Regulatory Concerns
Banks Help Corporates Overcome Their Blockchain Regulatory Concerns
February 01, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

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CipherTrace Used ‘Honey Pot’ Tactic to Glean Off-Chain Data, Report Shows
CipherTrace Used ‘Honey Pot’ Tactic to Glean Off-Chain Data, Report Shows
January 30, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

CipherTrace, a crypto sleuthing firm, has reportedly been using “honeypots,” a term meaning decoy targets collecting intelligence on unknowing targets, a report from CoinDesk says....

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Facial Recognition Soon Required for IRS Website Users
Facial Recognition Soon Required for IRS Website Users
January 28, 2022  |  Biometrics

Starting this summer, the IRS is requiring users of its online tools to verify their identity by registering with its biometrics partner ID.me, which requires...

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When It Comes to Payments Fraud, Criminals Are Going Big
When It Comes to Payments Fraud, Criminals Are Going Big
January 26, 2022  |  Fraud Attack

Thirty percent of chief financial officers are responsible for their organization’s IT departments, but that doesn’t mean finance departments and IT operations are always working...

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Researcher Highlights Potential Security Vulnerabilities of Connected Cars
Researcher Highlights Potential Security Vulnerabilities of Connected Cars
January 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Imagine getting an email telling you that someone had hacked into your connected car and not only found your email address, but also gained control...

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Financial Crime Swamps Government Efforts, Demanding a High-Tech Approach
Financial Crime Swamps Government Efforts, Demanding a High-Tech Approach
January 24, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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Trulioo: 2021 Was the Year of Vigilance
Trulioo: 2021 Was the Year of Vigilance
January 24, 2022  |  Opinion

It is no surprise that with the increase in online activity, we’ve simultaneously seen an increase in cyber fraud, says Zac Cohen, chief operating officer...

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Risk-Based Authentication Can Improve Customer Experience, Cement Loyalty
Risk-Based Authentication Can Improve Customer Experience, Cement Loyalty
January 24, 2022  |  Authentication

Fraud is always evolving, and financial institutions girding themselves against attacks often find themselves in the unenviable position of being, at most, one or two...

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New Year, Same Fraud: Why Payments Fraud Tactics May Look Much the Same in 2022
New Year, Same Fraud: Why Payments Fraud Tactics May Look Much the Same in 2022
January 21, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

In 2022, when it comes to phishing, application and payments fraud — and all the scams that aim to part us from our money —...

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