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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Comcast Buys AI Cybersecurity Firm BluVector

Comcast Buys AI Cybersecurity Firm BluVector
Comcast Buys AI Cybersecurity Firm BluVector
March 04, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Comcast announced Monday (March 4) that it has acquired BluVector, a company that uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide cybersecurity protection to...

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Stops, Starts And Never Was Edition: Intuit, Zillow And Amazon
Stops, Starts And Never Was Edition: Intuit, Zillow And Amazon
March 04, 2019  |  Data Dive

Followers of the regular news cycle will note that between the action on Capitol Hill and in North Korea, the flow of news was a...

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Consumers Crave Convenience, But Focus On Safety
Consumers Crave Convenience, But Focus On Safety
March 04, 2019  |  Today In Data

There is no shortage of things to worry about in the world of cybersecurity. From data breaches to fraudsters creating synthetic IDs using children’s Social Security numbers,...

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Enterprise Security Returns To Top Of B2B Investment Mountain
Enterprise Security Returns To Top Of B2B Investment Mountain
March 01, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Cybersecurity returned to the top of the B2B startup investment list as three companies in the enterprise security realm landed nearly half of the $246...

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Microsoft: State-Sponsored Hackers Siphoned Money From Several FIs
Microsoft: State-Sponsored Hackers Siphoned Money From Several FIs
March 01, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Microsoft’s lastest cybersecurity report has revealed that state-sponsored hackers have attacked several financial services firms, managing to steal “large sums of cash.” Get the Full...

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When Synthetic IDs Are As Good As The Real Thing
When Synthetic IDs Are As Good As The Real Thing
March 01, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

It’s no secret that digital criminals are becoming more sophisticated. So are the fraud defenses deployed by merchants, payment service providers and financial institutions. But...

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As The IoT Grows, Can It Overcome Security Problems?
As The IoT Grows, Can It Overcome Security Problems?
February 28, 2019  |  Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is about much more than the actual things, of course. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Uncharted Territory Of M&A Cyber Risks
The Uncharted Territory Of M&A Cyber Risks
February 28, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity continues to accelerate as 2019 progresses, both in terms of volume and value of M&A deals. Deloitte research found 79...

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BlackBerry Acquires AI Cybersecurity Co Cylance
BlackBerry Acquires AI Cybersecurity Co Cylance
February 25, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

BlackBerry has acquired the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for $1.4 billion in cash, in a bid to assist with plans to make software...

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