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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UK Biometrics Firm Failed To Protect Sensitive Data
UK Biometrics Firm Failed To Protect Sensitive Data
August 14, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

A large breach of personal data, including one million fingerprints, facial recognition info, passwords and other sensitive information, was found to be publicly accessible by...

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SEC Probing First American Financial’s Data Breach
SEC Probing First American Financial’s Data Breach
August 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly investigating a security breach at First American Financial Corporation that saw the exposure of upwards of 885...

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How Merchants Turn Showrooming Into A Sale
How Merchants Turn Showrooming Into A Sale
August 13, 2019  |  Mobile

It can be challenging to recall the fear brick-and-mortar retailers had of mobile commerce seven to 10 years ago. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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How SCA Exemptions Are Affecting European eTailers
How SCA Exemptions Are Affecting European eTailers
August 12, 2019  |  Regulation

SCA requirements take effect on Sept. 14, meaning banks, issuers and merchants have just over a month to become compliant. Noncompliance could have a serious...

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Lawsuits Pile Up For Cap One, Amazon Post Hack
Lawsuits Pile Up For Cap One, Amazon Post Hack
August 11, 2019  |  Legal

Capital One and Amazon Web Services are being sued by customers due to the massive hack that impacted more than 106 million people, GeekWire reported....

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Putting Security And Fraud Protection Into Place With SCA
Putting Security And Fraud Protection Into Place With SCA
August 09, 2019  |  Today In Data

Merchants are scrambling as the strong customer authentication (SCA) deadline looms. In other security news, phone numbers can provide a treasure trove of information about a consumer who is...

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EuroCommerce On Why Merchant, Consumer Awareness Is Critical To SCA
EuroCommerce On Why Merchant, Consumer Awareness Is Critical To SCA
August 09, 2019  |  Regulation

Twenty-five percent of EU merchants are unaware of PSD2’s SCA requirement — and even more are unprepared. And come Sept. 14, exemptions and extensions aside,...

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Cyberattack Paralyzes India eProcurement Portal
Cyberattack Paralyzes India eProcurement Portal
August 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

A cyberattack has shut down the governmental eProcurement system of the southwestern Indian state of Karnataka, reports in The New Indian Express said on Thursday...

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FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
FBI Wants More Access To Facebook Data To Monitor Threats
August 08, 2019  |  Regulation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to be able to have more access to social media to monitor potential threats, according to a report in...

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