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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Amex Adds Biometrics to SafeKey Authentication Tool
Amex Adds Biometrics to SafeKey Authentication Tool
October 05, 2023  |  Biometrics

American Express said it is adding facial and fingerprint recognition to its SafeKey authentication tool. The upgrade, announced Thursday (Oct. 5) is designed to prevent...

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Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
Report: Hacker Group Scattered Spider Behind Clorox Cybersecurity Breach
October 04, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

In recent months, a group of hackers known as “Scattered Spider” has been making headlines for their involvement in major cyberattacks. This group, known for...

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Banks Need to Be on the Cutting Edge of AI’s Double-Edged Fraud Sword
Banks Need to Be on the Cutting Edge of AI’s Double-Edged Fraud Sword
October 04, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The greatest innovations are those that democratize access to new skills and empower populations. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be one of those innovations....

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Visa Teams With Expel to Tackle $10.5 Trillion Cybercrime Threat
Visa Teams With Expel to Tackle $10.5 Trillion Cybercrime Threat
October 02, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Visa has teamed with security firm Expel to help customers guard themselves against cybercrime. The partnership, announced Monday (Oct. 2), is aimed at helping businesses address the rising...

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Ripple Pulls Out of Fortress Trust Acquisition
Ripple Pulls Out of Fortress Trust Acquisition
September 29, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Cryptocurrency company Ripple is not moving ahead with its previously announced plans to acquire custodian Fortress Trust. “A few weeks ago, we signed a letter of...

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Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
Universities Tap Digital Tools to Overcome ‘Connected Campus’ Security Concerns
September 28, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Automation is predicted to become the centerpiece of the campus of the future, transforming various aspects of university life. As detailed in the “The Automated Campus:...

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Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
Cyberdefenses Must Keep Improving to Stay Ahead of Fraudsters
September 26, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

As attractive as innovative new technologies appear, it’s important to remember they are just tools.  And any tool, when in the wrong hands, can also...

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Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
September 21, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Where technology helps connect consumers to apps and payment...

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Cisco Pays $28 Billion for Splunk to Bolster AI Cybersecurity
Cisco Pays $28 Billion for Splunk to Bolster AI Cybersecurity
September 21, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Cisco is buying software firm Splunk for $28 billion. The acquisition is designed to help clients bolster their security and observability efforts via artificial intelligence...

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