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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Consulting Firm Greylock McKinnon Associates Reports Data Breach Affecting 341,650
Consulting Firm Greylock McKinnon Associates Reports Data Breach Affecting 341,650
April 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Greylock McKinnon Associates, a Boston consulting firm that provides support services in civil litigation matters, suffered a data breach that impacted 341,650 people. The breach...

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Firms Tap Passkeys to Safeguard Connected Economy Digital Infrastructure
Firms Tap Passkeys to Safeguard Connected Economy Digital Infrastructure
April 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

With cyberthreats evolving in sophistication and frequency, firms are constantly seeking robust solutions to strengthen their digital defenses.  Passkeys have emerged as a player in...

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FBI: More Than $12 Billion Lost to Online Fraud in 2023
FBI: More Than $12 Billion Lost to Online Fraud in 2023
April 08, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

American consumers and business owners lost a record $12.5 billion last year to online scammers, marking a 22% spike in cybercrime over 2022, according to...

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US: Microsoft Deprioritized Enterprise Cybersecurity, Culture Needs an Overhaul
US: Microsoft Deprioritized Enterprise Cybersecurity, Culture Needs an Overhaul
April 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Digital transformation is no longer just a business strategy — it’s an operating model that nearly the entire global business world is running on. And...

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‘Swarm’ Attacks Challenge Traditional Fraud Defenses  
‘Swarm’ Attacks Challenge Traditional Fraud Defenses  
April 04, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

For as long as hard-earned money has existed, criminals have been trying to take it. And as money itself has evolved across an increasingly digital...

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Online Merchants Say Outsourcing Fraud Prevention Impacts Payments Success
Online Merchants Say Outsourcing Fraud Prevention Impacts Payments Success
April 04, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

For online merchants, winning the high-stakes battle against fraud and cybersecurity breaches is critical to survival. PYMNTS Intelligence finds that 82% of U.S. eCommerce players...

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Closing the Awareness-Action Gap Key to Strengthening API Security 
Closing the Awareness-Action Gap Key to Strengthening API Security 
April 03, 2024  |  API

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have become the cornerstone of the digital ecosystem, handling a significant share of internet traffic and enabling seamless interactions among various...

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Got Leather? Almost a Third of Consumers Prefer Carrying Physical Wallet
Got Leather? Almost a Third of Consumers Prefer Carrying Physical Wallet
April 03, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets — Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayPal and more — give consumers a secure, convenient and contactless way to pay for purchases online and in person. Because...

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Fastly Rolls Out Tool to Help Battle Bot Attacks
Fastly Rolls Out Tool to Help Battle Bot Attacks
April 02, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Edge cloud platform Fastly has launched a tool to help companies combat bot attacks. Fastly Bot Management is designed to help clients prevent fraud, distributed denial of...

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