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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Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security

Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
October 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

What do consumers want? Merchants think they have the answers: ease, efficiency and instant gratification. Oh, and security, too – but not at the expense...

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Transaction Monitoring: Bracing For The Aftermath Of The Equifax Breach
Transaction Monitoring: Bracing For The Aftermath Of The Equifax Breach
October 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters’ methods are always changing. That means, try as they might, banks and financial institutions will never be able to keep all of them at...

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Before You Use The Word ‘Deep,’ Show Me The Learning
Before You Use The Word ‘Deep,’ Show Me The Learning
October 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

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South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
October 19, 2017  |  Safety and Security

In what may be South Africa’s largest data breach, hackers may have gotten away with extensive personal information, including ID numbers, income, marital status, employment...

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Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
October 17, 2017  |  Google

Google is among those exposed by two massive Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities revealed on Monday. The search engine giant has already rolled out patches. In better...

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We Heart It Announces Data Breach From 2013
We Heart It Announces Data Breach From 2013
October 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

We Heart It, the image sharing website, disclosed late last week that there was a potential cybersecurity breach that may have impacted more than 8...

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IRS Suspends Equifax Contract
IRS Suspends Equifax Contract
October 16, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Equifax, the embattled credit scoring company, was dealt another blow last week when the Internal Revenue Service suspended a contract that is worth more than...

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US Banks Push To Improve Security Post-Equifax
US Banks Push To Improve Security Post-Equifax
October 16, 2017  |  Banking

In the wake of the massive hack of Equifax, U.S. banks are leveling up their anti-fraud game in response to the fact that 143 million...

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Hyatt Hotels Gets Cyber Intruder…Again
Hyatt Hotels Gets Cyber Intruder…Again
October 13, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Hyatt, the hotel operator, is alerting its customers that it was hit with a credit card breach, marking the second big breach in a few...

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