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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NRF Says Retailers Lose $112 Billion Amid ‘Unprecedented Levels of Theft’
NRF Says Retailers Lose $112 Billion Amid ‘Unprecedented Levels of Theft’
September 26, 2023  |  Retail

Retail crime has become a growing concern for retailers in the United States, with incidents on the rise and significant financial losses being incurred. Shrink...

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Chase UK to Block Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
Chase UK to Block Cryptocurrency Transactions Amid Rising Fraud Concerns
September 26, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Chase UK told customers that it will block them from making cryptocurrency transactions in a bid to protect them from the increasing number of frauds...

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EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
September 26, 2023  |  Regulation

Following a recent meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, European Union (EU) Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton called on the tech giant to open up its ecosystem of hardware and software to...

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Why One-Time Passcodes Are So 2019
Why One-Time Passcodes Are So 2019
September 26, 2023  |  Authentication

Greg Esser, director of strategic partnerships in the U.S. at Entersekt, said one-time passcodes (OTPs) are due for a reckoning. For now, OTPs are still...

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Robots Replacing Human Security Guards Amid Worker Shortage
Robots Replacing Human Security Guards Amid Worker Shortage
September 24, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Facing a dearth of workers, security firms are looking for robot replacements. As ADT’s Ed Bacco told the Financial Times (FT) in a report Sunday (Sept. 24), androids can help...

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Singapore’s Banks Increase Customer Scrutiny After Money Laundering Scandal
Singapore’s Banks Increase Customer Scrutiny After Money Laundering Scandal
September 24, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Singapore’s banks are reportedly increasing customer scrutiny following a $1.8 billion money laundering scandal. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (Sept. 23), this added oversight...

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Biden Administration Weighs Requiring Cloud Companies to Disclose Heavy Users, Citing AI Threats
Biden Administration Weighs Requiring Cloud Companies to Disclose Heavy Users, Citing AI Threats
September 22, 2023  |  Regulation

The White House is reportedly considering the implementation of a new policy that would require cloud computing companies to disclose certain information about their customers...

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Equifax and Mitek Systems Partner to Combat Identity Fraud
Equifax and Mitek Systems Partner to Combat Identity Fraud
September 22, 2023  |  Partnerships

Credit reporting agency Equifax and global identity verification firm Mitek Systems formed a partnership. Their alliance aims to combat evolving digital fraud threats and enhance Equifax’s...

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51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
51% of Online Buyers Used Biometrics Instead of Passwords
September 22, 2023  |  Biometrics

The convenience and security biometric authentication offers continue to gain prominence. Digital-first consumers increasingly use mobile devices to shop for everything from groceries to retail...

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