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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Spike in BNPL Fraud Prompts Cybersecurity ‘Arms Race’
Spike in BNPL Fraud Prompts Cybersecurity ‘Arms Race’
June 24, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Paper checks, credit cards, bank accounts — all have been favored targets of fraudsters over the years. Enter buy now, pay later (BNPL), the latest...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Outsmarting Fraudsters; Bitcoin History Tell-All; BNPL Regs; Faster Access; ICYMI
PYMNTS AM Radar: Outsmarting Fraudsters; Bitcoin History Tell-All; BNPL Regs; Faster Access; ICYMI
June 22, 2022  |  Technology

Today is Wednesday, June 22 and Google News is turning 20 this year and getting a facelift. The redesign is inspired by user feedback and...

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Microsoft Acquires Cybersecurity Company Miburo to Boost Its Cyberthreat Detection Research Capabilities
Microsoft Acquires Cybersecurity Company Miburo to Boost Its Cyberthreat Detection Research Capabilities
June 14, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Microsoft announced its plans to acquire cyberthreat analysis and research company Miburo in a Tuesday (June 14) blog post. The cybersecurity company specializes in detecting...

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8 in 10 Consumers Worry Their Personal Info and Data Are Being Looked at Online
8 in 10 Consumers Worry Their Personal Info and Data Are Being Looked at Online
June 13, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Eighty-one percent of consumers believe that data security is “very” or “extremely” important when it comes to sharing personal data online, according to “The Future...

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Money Mobility Playbook: How to Manage Security, Customer Experience Risks
Money Mobility Playbook: How to Manage Security, Customer Experience Risks
June 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

No matter what form it takes, risk is inherent in money mobility, since delivering instant or near-instant payments to multiple endpoints in a range of...

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Today in Data: The Cost of Identity Protection
Today in Data: The Cost of Identity Protection
June 08, 2022  |  Today In Data

With identity fraud on the rise, companies are scrambling to adhere to new regulations dealing with data privacy and verification. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Data Point: 80% of Consumers Want Better Security for Their in-Demand Personal Data
The Data Point: 80% of Consumers Want Better Security for Their in-Demand Personal Data
June 07, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

If knowledge is power, then data is money. That is, data directs merchants and brands to who’s spending and on what, making it a precious...

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US Lawmakers Take on Crypto Ransom Payments
US Lawmakers Take on Crypto Ransom Payments
June 07, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs will hold a hearing today (June 7) to discuss the rising threat of cryptocurrencies as an...

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4 Ways Businesses Can Better Handle Fraud Risk
4 Ways Businesses Can Better Handle Fraud Risk
June 06, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

At this point, it’s not a matter of if a business will be victimized by fraud; it’s a matter of when. That air of inevitability,...

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