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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The Explanations Edition: Equifax, Apple and Square

The Explanations Edition: Equifax, Apple and Square
The Explanations Edition: Equifax, Apple and Square
September 11, 2017  |  Today In Data

All eyes were on the sky last week, as most of the Southeastern United States braced for Hurricane Irma. And, as post-Harvey rebuilding assessments are ongoing...

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Equifax Hack Impacts 143 Million Customers
Equifax Hack Impacts 143 Million Customers
September 08, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Credit scoring company Equifax announced Thursday (Sept.7) it had experienced a cybersecurity incident that may have impacted approximately 143 million consumers in the U.S., as...

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Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy
Guardian Of The Analytics Galaxy
September 07, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

Think the life of a vice president of analytics is all about the numbers? Think again.  There’s data, to be sure — reams of it. But...

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Supply Chain Outfit MTI Completes Blockchain Pilot
Supply Chain Outfit MTI Completes Blockchain Pilot
September 05, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Marine Transport International, or MTI, is said to have completed a successful pilot of a supply chain automation solution that runs on blockchain. Get the...

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Time Warner My TWC App Users Records Resided On Unsecured Amazon Server
Time Warner My TWC App Users Records Resided On Unsecured Amazon Server
September 04, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Millions of Time Warner’s My TWC app users’ records were residing on a Amazon server in August that was not secure, according to news from Reuters....

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New York State Of (Cybersecurity) Mind
New York State Of (Cybersecurity) Mind
August 28, 2017  |  Legal & Regulation

New cyber-rules are taking effect in New York state, with wide-ranging impact for financial services players near and far.  Brexit gets down to business on...

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Surprise Edition: Amex, Hackers And Starbucks E-Commerce Sign-Off
Surprise Edition: Amex, Hackers And Starbucks E-Commerce Sign-Off
August 28, 2017  |  Today In Data

Last week’s news cycle was all about surprises. Hurricane Harvey blew into the coast of Mexico as a “blob of weather systems” and instead snuck...

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When Bank Robbers Overdraw Their Luck Account
When Bank Robbers Overdraw Their Luck Account
August 26, 2017  |  Cybersecurity

Bank robberies, even the quirky ones, are serious business. People get killed, hurt or emotionally traumatized by these events. And as scary as it is...

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