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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Equifax Says It Was Not Breached Again

Equifax Says It Was Not Breached Again
Equifax Says It Was Not Breached Again
October 13, 2017  |  Fraud Attack

Equifax, the embattled credit reporting company, was under pressure in Thursday (Oct. 12) trading after rumors began to circulate about a potential new data breach....

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Experts Weigh In: Regaining Consumer Trust In A Post-Equifax World
Experts Weigh In: Regaining Consumer Trust In A Post-Equifax World
October 13, 2017  |  Fraud Prevention

As consumers and businesses scramble to contain the fallout from the massive Equifax data breach, the impact will linger among payments security professionals. Is a...

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When Small Businesses Don’t Realize They’re Cyberattack Victims
When Small Businesses Don’t Realize They’re Cyberattack Victims
October 12, 2017  |  B2B Payments

A significant portion of small businesses (SMBs) may not even know they have been a cyberattack victim due to a lack of understanding as to...

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Equifax Breach Extends Across The Pond
Equifax Breach Extends Across The Pond
October 11, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Add some breaches across the pond to Equifax’s list of victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Analyst Warned Of Equifax’s Lax Cybersecurity Last Year
Analyst Warned Of Equifax’s Lax Cybersecurity Last Year
October 09, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Financial company MSCI had warned Equifax a year before its massive data breach that there were signs it wasn’t protecting the data of its millions...

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TransUnion Beefs Up Cybersecurity Lobbying
TransUnion Beefs Up Cybersecurity Lobbying
October 09, 2017  |  Safety and Security

TransUnion, the credit reporting competitor to Equifax, has brought on a team of cybersecurity-focused lobbyists in Washington, D.C, reported Recode. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Senators Dissatisfied With Equifax’s $7M Deal With The IRS
Senators Dissatisfied With Equifax’s $7M Deal With The IRS
October 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ben Sasse have some questions for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when it comes to Equifax. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The CFPB Needs To Improve Its Cybersecurity, According To An Internal Investigation
The CFPB Needs To Improve Its Cybersecurity, According To An Internal Investigation
October 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

According to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s internal inspector, the CFPB must do more to strengthen its protections against hacking. Get the Full...

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Credit Freezes Cost Consumers $4.1B
Credit Freezes Cost Consumers $4.1B
October 04, 2017  |  Safety and Security

The Equifax hack continues to hit those impacted, with new research finding that consumers will have to shell out a collective $4.1 billion to freeze...

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