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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Microsoft Seizes Internet Domains Linked to Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine

Microsoft Seizes Internet Domains Linked to Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine
Microsoft Seizes Internet Domains Linked to Russian Cyberattacks on Ukraine
April 08, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Microsoft Corp. has disrupted a Russian cyber attacker that targeted Ukraine, according to Tom Burt, the company’s corporate vice president of customer security and trust....

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Location-Sharing Features Help App Users Keep in Touch With Friends, Family
Location-Sharing Features Help App Users Keep in Touch With Friends, Family
April 08, 2022  |  Mobile

Continuing its drive to provide monitored security in areas beyond the home, ADT has added location-sharing features and notifications to the mobile safety app it...

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FinCEN Praised Automated AML Systems, Digital Identity Solutions
FinCEN Praised Automated AML Systems, Digital Identity Solutions
April 08, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has intensified its fight against money laundering for the last few years. But in this endeavor, the regulator relies...

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FTC: Americans Lost $5.8B to Fraud in 2021
FTC: Americans Lost $5.8B to Fraud in 2021
April 04, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Fraud has become a common concern for consumers, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reporting recently that Americans lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud...

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Betting Big, Hacker Risks $3M to Con DeFi Lending Protocol out of $15.6M
Betting Big, Hacker Risks $3M to Con DeFi Lending Protocol out of $15.6M
April 04, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

A hacker who gambled $3 million that a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol was exploitable hit the jackpot over the weekend, coming away with a tidy...

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Digital Fraud Tracker: Crypto Scams Increased in UK Last Year
Digital Fraud Tracker: Crypto Scams Increased in UK Last Year
April 04, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was busy in 2021 when it came to keeping the cryptocurrency space safe, not only fighting off money laundering...

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Fake Social Profiles Blur Line Between Scamming, Legitimate Marketing
Fake Social Profiles Blur Line Between Scamming, Legitimate Marketing
March 30, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

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FinCEN Data Shows Increase in Identity-Related Filings, Stressing Importance of KYC Programs
FinCEN Data Shows Increase in Identity-Related Filings, Stressing Importance of KYC Programs
March 30, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published Monday (March 28) its Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) data for 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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