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.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Microsoft Joins Offensive Against Major Botnet

Microsoft Joins Offensive Against Major Botnet
Microsoft Joins Offensive Against Major Botnet
October 12, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Microsoft Corp. is well-known for making products to defend computers that run its software from attacks, but on Monday (Oct. 12) the company announced that...

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Simplifying The B2B Cybersecurity Shopping Experience
Simplifying The B2B Cybersecurity Shopping Experience
October 12, 2020  |  B2B Payments

With over 5,000 cybersecurity vendors in the U.S. vying to meet the needs of virtually every type — and size — of business, the process...

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EU Could Put Facebook, Apple And Other Big Techs On Regulatory ‘Hit List’
EU Could Put Facebook, Apple And Other Big Techs On Regulatory ‘Hit List’
October 11, 2020  |  Europe

European Union (EU) regulators are drawing up a list of up to 20 large internet companies, possibly including Facebook and Apple, to be targeted with...

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Former NSA Head: Pandemic Increases Cyber Threats For Companies
Former NSA Head: Pandemic Increases Cyber Threats For Companies
October 11, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

The country’s former top cyber spy said the pandemic has created conditions that have left companies more vulnerable to cybercrime than they previously were, the...

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Report Warns Of Aviation Cybersecurity Risks
Report Warns Of Aviation Cybersecurity Risks
October 09, 2020  |  Risk Management

A government report found that airplanes have a number of digital technologies that might become susceptible to hackers and says American regulators have not put...

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Restaurants, Cybersecurity And Government Stimulus Top This Week’s News
Restaurants, Cybersecurity And Government Stimulus Top This Week’s News
October 09, 2020  |  The Weekender

It’s the end of another work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest news. We have deep dives...

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Email Scammers Are Targeting B2B Firms In Today’s Work-From-Home Era
Email Scammers Are Targeting B2B Firms In Today’s Work-From-Home Era
October 09, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The pandemic has sparked a digital shift of positive changes likely remain in place after the pandemic subsides, but it’s also spawned at least one...

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Hackers Hit Mobile Money Payments Processor In Uganda
Hackers Hit Mobile Money Payments Processor In Uganda
October 08, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Ugandan police are investigating the hacking of a third-party processor of phone-based transactions, Bloomberg reported, that affected MTN Group and Standard Bank Group‘s local units....

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