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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FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%
FBI: US Ransomware Attacks Up 9%, Crypto Fraud up 66%
April 24, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Ransomware remains the top threat to American infrastructure, with complaints in 2024 rising 9% above 2023’s total, the FBI said Wednesday (April 23). Get the...

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Mastercard CEO Sees No Sign of Consumer Spending Slowdown
Mastercard CEO Sees No Sign of Consumer Spending Slowdown
April 23, 2025  |  Mastercard

Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach said the payments giant is not seeing consumer spending slow down despite the consumer sentiment surveys indicating that people are worried...

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Banks Rethink Cybersecurity Amid Rise of Credential-Based Compromise
Banks Rethink Cybersecurity Amid Rise of Credential-Based Compromise
April 22, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The image of a hacker furiously typing strings of code to brute-force their way into a corporate server is becoming outdated. Get the Full Story...

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UN Warns Southeast Asian Cybercriminals Are Going Global
UN Warns Southeast Asian Cybercriminals Are Going Global
April 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Cybercrime syndicates based in Southeast Asia are expanding their operations on an industrial scale, according to the United Nations. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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The Digital Asset Primer: On-Chain Tokenization for Payments Professionals
The Digital Asset Primer: On-Chain Tokenization for Payments Professionals
April 21, 2025  |  Blockchain

The convenience, security and speed of digital innovation have reshaped the way businesses and individuals transact. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Security Startup Pillar Raises $9 Million to Tackle AI-Specific Risks
Security Startup Pillar Raises $9 Million to Tackle AI-Specific Risks
April 18, 2025  |  Investments

Artificial intelligence (AI) security startup Pillar Security has raised $9 million in seed funding to expand its research and development (R&D) and go-to-market efforts. Get the...

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42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
42% of Suspicious Banking Activity Linked to Identity Fraud
April 18, 2025  |  Identity theft

As fraudsters leverage sophisticated tactics, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity manipulation, the FinTech sector finds itself in the crosshairs of an escalating battle against financial...

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Tech Redefines Finance This Week in B2B
Tech Redefines Finance This Week in B2B
April 17, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Navigating uncertainty demands an uncompromising approach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Report: OCC Hack Prompts Information Sharing Limits From Big Banks
Report: OCC Hack Prompts Information Sharing Limits From Big Banks
April 14, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

A Bloomberg report released late Monday (April 14) says that JPMorgan Chase and Bank of New York Mellon have scaled back electronic information sharing with...

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