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One Weapon, Millions Of Cyber Attacks Stopped!
One Weapon, Millions Of Cyber Attacks Stopped!
September 14, 2015  |  News

From April to June of this year, more than 75 million cyber-attacks were detected and stopped in real time. How? With the effective use of...

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WhatsApp Bug Leaves 200M Users At Risk
WhatsApp Bug Leaves 200M Users At Risk
September 10, 2015  |  News

A security flaw found in messaging app WhatsApp is putting a significant chunk of its 900 million monthly active user base at risk of malware...

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Google’s Grocery Delivery Plans
Google’s Grocery Delivery Plans
September 09, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Google is full of big news when it comes to its delivery service. The company announced yesterday (Sept. 8) plans to expand its next-day delivery offering, Google...

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CommonBond Books $35M To Expand Lending Marketplace
CommonBond Books $35M To Expand Lending Marketplace
September 09, 2015  |  Alternative Finances

As concerns over the mounting student loan debt facing the U.S. continue to grow, venture capitalists are looking to startups offering alternative financing solutions as...

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FireEye Names Tech Industry Veteran As New CFO
FireEye Names Tech Industry Veteran As New CFO
September 09, 2015  |  News

Cybersecurity firm FireEye announced yesterday (Sept. 8) some upcoming changes to its leadership roster. Michael Berry, who has held a number of senior finance positions...

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Five Places Where Cybersecurity Has Its Own Hub
Five Places Where Cybersecurity Has Its Own Hub
September 07, 2015  |  News

In today’s cybercrime-ridden world, it’s rare to skim the headlines without seeing one about the latest company or government agency that has fallen victim to a cyber...

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The Future Of A Secure Digital Identity Is…Plastic
The Future Of A Secure Digital Identity Is…Plastic
September 04, 2015  |  News

What has remained a secure way for the U.S. government to keep track of the physical and digital access of its employees may be a...

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