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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China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Mulls Stricter Online Oversight 
China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Mulls Stricter Online Oversight 
January 08, 2021  |  International

The Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamping of internet oversight regulations, rules that have not been updated in more than 20 years, according...

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Russian Hacker Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison
Russian Hacker Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison
January 07, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Russian hacker Andrei Tyurin, who helped carry out an attack on J.P. Morgan Chase, among other companies, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison,...

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Sweeping Bad Actors Out Of The Trusted Debit Space
Sweeping Bad Actors Out Of The Trusted Debit Space
January 05, 2021  |  Next-Gen Debit

Did you know that 80 percent of customers prefer debit cards for everyday purchases? Or that as the average customer spends up to 100 percent...

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Five Takes On WFH 2.0: Changing Realities Will Affect Remote Work And Hiring This Year   
Five Takes On WFH 2.0: Changing Realities Will Affect Remote Work And Hiring This Year...
January 04, 2021  |  Personnel

Eight months ago, in the early days of the pandemic shutdown, working remotely was widely seen as a life-saver for both employers and employees, as...

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Businesses Get Wary Of Trade-Based Money Laundering
Businesses Get Wary Of Trade-Based Money Laundering
January 03, 2021  |  B2B Payments

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is warning of new ways of money laundering via exports like onions, potatoes, soft fruits or expensive cars, a...

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Machine Learning Supercharges Banks’ Efforts To Fight Debit Fraud
Machine Learning Supercharges Banks’ Efforts To Fight Debit Fraud
December 29, 2020  |  Next-Gen Debit

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FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks
FinCEN Issues Warning About COVID-19 Vaccine Scams, Cyberattacks
December 28, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine continues to roll out to medical workers and high-risk populations, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is asking...

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OneTrust Secures $300 Million In Series C Funding; Valuation Reaches $5.1 Billion
OneTrust Secures $300 Million In Series C Funding; Valuation Reaches $5.1 Billion
December 21, 2020  |  Investments

OneTrust has secured $300 million in Series C funding, bringing its valuation to $5.1 billion, the company announced on Monday (Dec. 21). Get the Full...

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Microsoft Products Targeted In Russian Hack, Report Says
Microsoft Products Targeted In Russian Hack, Report Says
December 18, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Microsoft has been hacked as part of what officials say could be a Russian campaign that hit multiple U.S. government agencies, Reuters reports. Get the...

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