Security

Computer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security, refers to the security of computing devices such as computers and smartphones, as well as computer networks such as private and public networks, and the Internet.

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FinCEN Says Ransomware Attacks Reported by FIs Leapt 108% in 2021

FinCEN Says Ransomware Attacks Reported by FIs Leapt 108% in 2021
FinCEN Says Ransomware Attacks Reported by FIs Leapt 108% in 2021
November 01, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The number of ransomware attacks reported by financial institutions (FIs) and occurring in 2021 was double the number that occurred during the previous year. Get...

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FTC Takes Action Against EdTech Provider Chegg After Data Breaches
FTC Takes Action Against EdTech Provider Chegg After Data Breaches
October 31, 2022  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against educational technology provider Chegg, saying the firm experienced four data security breaches since 2017 but allegedly...

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Indian Minister Reports Rising Use of Crypto in Drug Smuggling
Indian Minister Reports Rising Use of Crypto in Drug Smuggling
October 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Those responsible for drug smuggling and terrorism in India are increasingly making use of the darknet and cryptocurrencies, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah reportedly said....

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Refinitiv Debuts Digital Onboarding Tool
Refinitiv Debuts Digital Onboarding Tool
October 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Financial markets data and infrastructure provider Refinitiv has introduced a digital solution that helps businesses onboard customers remotely in a way that is secure, personalized...

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Biometrics Offers MENA Customers Frictionless, Secure Online Authentication
Biometrics Offers MENA Customers Frictionless, Secure Online Authentication
October 25, 2022  |  Biometrics

Along with the pressure to speed up digital transformation at the onset of the pandemic, businesses around the world soon realized that the acceleration would...

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FTC Takes Action Against Drizly, CEO Following 2020 Data Breach
FTC Takes Action Against Drizly, CEO Following 2020 Data Breach
October 24, 2022  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against both online alcohol marketplace Drizly and its CEO, James Cory Rellas, pointing to allegations that they...

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Report: Binance Nears Identification of Those Behind Oct. 6 Hack
Report: Binance Nears Identification of Those Behind Oct. 6 Hack
October 24, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

With help from law enforcement and using its own resources, cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly closing in on identifying the person or people behind an...

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PayPal Enters Passwordless Future With Passkey Launch
PayPal Enters Passwordless Future With Passkey Launch
October 24, 2022  |  Authentication

PayPal has announced plans to replace passwords with passkeys, adding a new level of security while catering to a growing cohort of consumers who want...

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Diebold Nixdorf Teams With Featurespace on Fraud Prevention Tech Integration
Diebold Nixdorf Teams With Featurespace on Fraud Prevention Tech Integration
October 23, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Retail technology company Diebold Nixdorf has joined forces with financial crime prevention firm Featurespace to integrate Featurespace’s fraud prevention tech into Diebold Nixdorf’s Vynamic Payments...

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