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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Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
Are Samsung TVs Hiding Major Hacking Flaws?
April 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Security researchers in Israel have discovered serious vulnerabilities in the operating system used by Samsung in its smart televisions, smart watches and mobile devices, Fortune...

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Standalone McAfee Launches With A Charge To Remain Relevant
Standalone McAfee Launches With A Charge To Remain Relevant
April 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

McAfee, the maker of antivirus and firewall security that was acquired by Intel in 2011 for $7.7 billion, has been spun out and as of...

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Brazilian Bank’s Online Ops Hijacked
Brazilian Bank’s Online Ops Hijacked
April 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

On Tuesday (April 4), Kaspersky Lab described how a group of hackers compromised a Brazilian bank’s operations top-to-bottom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Corporate Payments Fraud Hits Record Levels
Corporate Payments Fraud Hits Record Levels
April 05, 2017  |  B2B Payments

More companies than ever before fell victim to payments fraud last year, according to new data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Kaspersky Lab Hunts Down Infamous Lazarus Hackers
Kaspersky Lab Hunts Down Infamous Lazarus Hackers
April 04, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Kaspersky Lab released the results of its investigation into the notorious hacking group known as Lazarus — the same group that is believed to be behind...

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Accenture Completes Acquisition Of iDefense; Gives Clients Better Security Tools
Accenture Completes Acquisition Of iDefense; Gives Clients Better Security Tools
April 04, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Accenture announced Monday (April 3) that it has completed its acquisition of the iDefense Security Intelligence Services business from VeriSign. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Any IoT Device Can Get Hacked — Even Dishwashers
Any IoT Device Can Get Hacked — Even Dishwashers
April 03, 2017  |  Internet of Things

Cyberattacks know no bounds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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McDonald’s Claims Hacking On Its Canada Jobs Site
McDonald’s Claims Hacking On Its Canada Jobs Site
April 03, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

At one point or another, almost every organization’s cybersecurity is breached. Big or small, it seems that no one is immune from cyberattacks. Get the...

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Hacker Tracker: Cyber Knowledge Lags, Fighting Dirty Bitcoins, And Ignoring Ransom Demands
Hacker Tracker: Cyber Knowledge Lags, Fighting Dirty Bitcoins, And Ignoring Ransom Demands
March 31, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

It can be difficult to know how to handle cybercriminals and their malicious attacks, especially when many people don’t have a foundational knowledge on what...

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