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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Card Interchange Fee Debate Confuses Costs With Who Pays Them
Card Interchange Fee Debate Confuses Costs With Who Pays Them
December 21, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Card interchange fees have fierce defenders and heated detractors. Turn on the financial news, and commentary might touch on whether cards are “free” — and...

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After-Incident Reports Turn Cyber Breaches Into Blueprints for Future Security
After-Incident Reports Turn Cyber Breaches Into Blueprints for Future Security
December 21, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

In today’s digitized and hyper-fast world, cyberattacks and the threat of security breaches abound. So, what are treasury leaders and companies to do to both...

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AI Needs Safety Standards and NIST Wants to Write Them
AI Needs Safety Standards and NIST Wants to Write Them
December 20, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Despite its increasing popularity, generative artificial intelligence is still in its infancy. What happens now with the novel technology will be determined by what businesses...

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Nearly 70% of Consumers Want to Track Bill Payments Using an Everyday App
Nearly 70% of Consumers Want to Track Bill Payments Using an Everyday App
December 20, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly relying on various apps to meet their daily shopping and financial needs. However, the abundance of apps can...

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Businesses Can Hone Competitive Edge With Instant Payments
Businesses Can Hone Competitive Edge With Instant Payments
December 20, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Irfan Ahmad, managing director and head of U.S. payments GTS at Bank of America, said instant payments will get a lift from some of the...

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Comcast Reports Hack Exposed Data of Nearly 36 Million Xfinity Customers 
Comcast Reports Hack Exposed Data of Nearly 36 Million Xfinity Customers 
December 19, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Comcast says hackers stole personal data from millions of customers during a recent breach. The data breach involved customers of the company’s cable and internet business Xfinity, Comcast...

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Anti-Fraud Measures Need to Work at the Speed of Instant Payments
Anti-Fraud Measures Need to Work at the Speed of Instant Payments
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The financial landscape is constantly in flux — and now it’s getting a little faster. As instant payments gain prominence, the strategies, challenges and potential...

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VF Corporation Says Cyberattack Impacts Ability to Fulfill Orders
VF Corporation Says Cyberattack Impacts Ability to Fulfill Orders
December 18, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

VF Corporation, the owner of Vans, The North Face, Timberland and Dickies, is having trouble fulfilling orders after a Wednesday (Dec. 13) cyberattack. Consumers can...

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MongoDB Reports Security Breach of Its Database Management Company
MongoDB Reports Security Breach of Its Database Management Company
December 18, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Database management firm MongoDB is investigating a security breach that exposed customer information. In an alert published on its website Saturday (Dec. 16), the company...

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