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Equifax Blames Flaw In Database Software For Breach; Backlash Mounts From Consumers, Lawmakers
Equifax Blames Flaw In Database Software For Breach; Backlash Mounts From Consumers, Lawmakers
September 11, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Equifax, the credit scoring company that suffered a data breach that impacted as many as 143 million Americans, is blaming a vendor software flaw in...

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Card Data Compromised For Buckle Guests Who Swiped Card To Pay
Card Data Compromised For Buckle Guests Who Swiped Card To Pay
June 19, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Buckle Inc. reported Friday, June 16, that it had discovered malware on certain retail store location point of sale systems. The company believes that exposure...

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Today In Data: Who Can You Trust?
Today In Data: Who Can You Trust?
June 02, 2017  |  News

“In God we trust.” It’s stamped on every dollar and coin, and between hackers, malware, bots and stingy paychecks, it sort of looks like He...

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McDonald’s Claims Hacking On Its Canada Jobs Site
McDonald’s Claims Hacking On Its Canada Jobs Site
April 03, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

At one point or another, almost every organization’s cybersecurity is breached. Big or small, it seems that no one is immune from cyberattacks. Get the...

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Did Kimpton Hotels Get Hacked?
Did Kimpton Hotels Get Hacked?
July 27, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Kimpton Hotels, which operates boutique hotels including 62 around the U.S. disclosed Tuesday (July 26) that it is looking into reports that credit cards were...

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Qatar National Bank Reportedly Breached
Qatar National Bank Reportedly Breached
April 28, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

The largest lender in the Middle East and Africa by assets may have become the victim of a cybersecurity data breach. Get the Full Story...

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Experts Mixed On Protecting Unregulated Data
Experts Mixed On Protecting Unregulated Data
November 02, 2015  |  News

There’s no shortage of massive data breaches hitting headlines around the world, and while there are big implications when payment data is compromised, the same...

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