Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

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Black Hat: Cybersecurity Is More Than A Tech Problem

Black Hat: Cybersecurity Is More Than A Tech Problem
Black Hat: Cybersecurity Is More Than A Tech Problem
June 26, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Cybersecurity was once seen as purely a matter of technology, but more and more, security experts are bundling issues such as personal privacy, politics, business,...

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Ipsos, Shred-it Find Employees Are Often The Weak Link Of Corporate Cybersecurity
Ipsos, Shred-it Find Employees Are Often The Weak Link Of Corporate Cybersecurity
June 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Cybersecurity is no longer an afterthought for today’s enterprise. High-profile data breaches and attacks have catapulted cybersecurity to the top of executives’ priority lists, and...

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Deep Dive: The Growing Threat Of DDoS Attacks
Deep Dive: The Growing Threat Of DDoS Attacks
June 26, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

DDoS attacks are among the most serious cyberthreats. During these events, multiple compromised computer systems launch attacks on one or several parts of an organization’s...

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SpyCloud On Making Payments Smarter And Safer
SpyCloud On Making Payments Smarter And Safer
June 25, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

With stolen consumer credentials being readily sold on the black market, account takeovers have become a $5 billion a year problem. But expensive security solutions...

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TRENDING: The Long-Tail Of Account Takeovers
TRENDING: The Long-Tail Of Account Takeovers
June 22, 2018  |  Smarter Payments

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Some Equifax Victims Have Already Received Compensation
Some Equifax Victims Have Already Received Compensation
June 21, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Among the more than 145 million U.S. consumers whose financial information was exposed in the Equifax hack, some have been able to collect compensation from...

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Liberty CEO: Customers Untouched By Recent Cyberattack
Liberty CEO: Customers Untouched By Recent Cyberattack
June 18, 2018  |  Safety and Security

Liberty Holdings’ CEO said its customers have not suffered any financial losses so far after the company was hit with a cyberattack over the weekend....

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The Importance Of Cyber War Games For Digital Businesses
The Importance Of Cyber War Games For Digital Businesses
June 08, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

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Is Mobile Device First The Best Defense Against Online Fraudsters?
Is Mobile Device First The Best Defense Against Online Fraudsters?
June 08, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Consumers want a seamless transaction. Banks and enterprises want to know the person trying to transact is legit. The digital realm is ripe with challenge...

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