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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You Haven’t Been Yourself Lately: Digital Identity Trends 2020
You Haven’t Been Yourself Lately: Digital Identity Trends 2020
January 13, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

The launch of EMV chip cards in the U.S. in the early 2000s had much of the hoped-for effect: By 2017, both Mastercard and Visa...

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Reserve Bank Of India Modifies Penalties For Regulatory Non-Compliance
Reserve Bank Of India Modifies Penalties For Regulatory Non-Compliance
January 13, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

In order to enhance and ensure security and safety for all stakeholders — including, most critically, customers — the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last...

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Security Group Warns Iranian Hackers Could Target US Electric Utilities
Security Group Warns Iranian Hackers Could Target US Electric Utilities
January 12, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Iranian hacking groups are targeting U.S. electric systems, and intelligence officials worry that escalating tensions between the two countries could only make things worse in...

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Google To Tighten Android Security For Password, Payment Autofills
Google To Tighten Android Security For Password, Payment Autofills
January 12, 2020  |  Google

Looking to tighten up security, Google is exploring adding biometric scans for password and payments to its Android Autofill options. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Travelex Checking Employees’ Computers For Signs Of Ransomware
Travelex Checking Employees’ Computers For Signs Of Ransomware
January 11, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Some employees of Travelex, a company that was recently hit with a ransomware attack, were forced to hand over their laptops to technicians to see...

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Tesla Invites Hackers To Compete For $1M In Cash And Prizes
Tesla Invites Hackers To Compete For $1M In Cash And Prizes
January 10, 2020  |  Safety and Security

To challenge hackers to find flaws in its vehicles, Tesla, the electric automaker, is returning to the Pwn2Own hacking competition run by Trend Micro’s Zero...

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The Troubling Ripple Effects Of The Travelex FX Hack
The Troubling Ripple Effects Of The Travelex FX Hack
January 10, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

It might make sense that as commerce goes ever global, and as banks do an increasing volume of business cross-border, that the hackers and fraudsters...

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Deep Dive: How Open Source ID Solutions Can Accelerate Digital ID Implementation
Deep Dive: How Open Source ID Solutions Can Accelerate Digital ID Implementation
January 10, 2020  |  Authentication

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Travelex Attack Forces Shutdown Of Samsung Pay’s Cross-Border Transfers
Travelex Attack Forces Shutdown Of Samsung Pay’s Cross-Border Transfers
January 09, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

A New Year’s Eve ransomware attack on Travelex continued to affect global businesses and customers today, including multiple Samsung Pay users, according to reports. Get...

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