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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Bitcoin: 10 Years Of Smoke And Mirrors

Bitcoin: 10 Years Of Smoke And Mirrors
Bitcoin: 10 Years Of Smoke And Mirrors
October 01, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The end of this month, Oct. 31, 2018, will mark the 10th anniversary of the day that a link to a paper, authored by Satoshi...

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Apple Security Loophole Exposes Corporate Passwords, Experts Say
Apple Security Loophole Exposes Corporate Passwords, Experts Say
September 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a loophole in Apple device security that allows hackers to obtain corporate customers’ passwords to Wi-Fi and applications. Reports in...

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SEC Fines Investment Firm VFA $1M For Shaky Security
SEC Fines Investment Firm VFA $1M For Shaky Security
September 28, 2018  |  Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hit Voya Financial Advisors (VFA) with a $1 million fine for a failure to implement sufficient cybersecurity policies...

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Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
Deep Dive: How Retailers Guard Against Cyberattacks
September 28, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

PYMNTS explores the forces threatening consumer trust in this month’s Digital Identity Tracker™ Deep Dive, including how companies protect themselves while boosting customers’ confidence.

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Look-Alike Domains Emerge As Huge Holiday Fraud Threat
Look-Alike Domains Emerge As Huge Holiday Fraud Threat
September 27, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Look-alike domains are increasingly finding favor with criminals eager to rip off online shoppers, according to a new report from Venafi, a cybersecurity firm. Get...

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Protiviti Mulls CFOs’ Hesitancy On Data Tech
Protiviti Mulls CFOs’ Hesitancy On Data Tech
September 25, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Enhanced data security and analytics are at the top of chief financial officers’ priority lists among both private and public companies, according to new data...

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In The Drive To Modernize Treasury Ops, Mind The Gap
In The Drive To Modernize Treasury Ops, Mind The Gap
September 25, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

All business investment involves trade-offs. When it comes to cash management, figuring out what is "nice to have" versus "need to have" can be a...

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Deep Dive: Fighting Fraud With AI And Machine Learning
Deep Dive: Fighting Fraud With AI And Machine Learning
September 24, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

In the inaugural Digital Fraud Tracker, PYMNTS takes a deep dive into the world of cybercrime, exploring the latest attack methods employed by fraudsters, and...

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How Ally Balances Convenience And Risk
How Ally Balances Convenience And Risk
September 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

For digital-only banks, offering convenience and maintaining top-notch security is a delicate balance. One technique, according to Anand Talwar, deposits executive for Ally Bank, is...

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