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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Clearview AI to Stop Facial Recognition and Delete Data, Says French Regulator

Clearview AI to Stop Facial Recognition and Delete Data, Says French Regulator
Clearview AI to Stop Facial Recognition and Delete Data, Says French Regulator
December 17, 2021  |  Biometrics

The French regulator CNIL (Conseil Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) on Thursday (Dec. 16) issued an order against Clearview AI requesting that the company...

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As Smash-and-Grab Raids Go Viral, the Retail Industry Is Fighting Back
As Smash-and-Grab Raids Go Viral, the Retail Industry Is Fighting Back
December 16, 2021  |  Retail

Organized retail crime is running rampant in the run-up to Christmas. As captured on smartphones and closed-circuit video cameras across the U.S. and splashed all...

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Visa Reports EMV® 3DS Delivers 35% Less Fraud, More Approvals, Superior Shopping Experience
Visa Reports EMV® 3DS Delivers 35% Less Fraud, More Approvals, Superior Shopping Experience
December 16, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

When consumers rushed into online shopping at the beginning of the pandemic, fraudsters were not far behind. In particular, the accelerated growth of eCommerce and...

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Noname Security Becomes First API Security Unicorn With $135M Funding Round
Noname Security Becomes First API Security Unicorn With $135M Funding Round
December 15, 2021  |  Investments

Israel-based API security company Noname Security on Wednesday (Dec. 15) locked down $135 million in a Series C fundraising round at a $1 billion valuation,...

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Microsoft: Foreign Governments Backing Log4j Hackers
Microsoft: Foreign Governments Backing Log4j Hackers
December 15, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers backed by China and other nations are part of an increasing cohort looking to expose weaknesses in computer server software, according to Microsoft and...

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CLEAR’s Uber Pact a Smart Chess Move With Major Growth Potential for Biometric ID
CLEAR’s Uber Pact a Smart Chess Move With Major Growth Potential for Biometric ID
December 14, 2021  |  Biometrics

Removing anxiety from transactions is like reducing friction: Better outcomes happen faster. In a new pact sure to reduce stress, save time and create efficiencies,...

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Log4j Vulnerability Causes Nearly 900K Cyberattacks in Four Days
Log4j Vulnerability Causes Nearly 900K Cyberattacks in Four Days
December 14, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

There have been over 840,000 attacks on companies since Friday (Dec. 10) due to a vulnerability in the open-source Log4j software, Ars Technica reported. Get...

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Deep Dive: Why Capturing Consumer Trust, Reducing Online Fraud Are Key for the Development of Government-Supported Digital Identities
Deep Dive: Why Capturing Consumer Trust, Reducing Online Fraud Are Key for the Development of...
December 14, 2021  |  Authentication

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Visa Warns of Dishonest ‘Cashless ATM’ Schemes
Visa Warns of Dishonest ‘Cashless ATM’ Schemes
December 13, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Visa has warned of a new scheme where point of service (POS) devices being dishonestly pushed as “cashless ATMs” are being put out at various...

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