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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7M Venmo Transactions Scraped To Warn Users
7M Venmo Transactions Scraped To Warn Users
June 17, 2019  |  Safety and Security

A computer science student scraped seven million Venmo transactions to warn users that their public activity can still be stolen. Dan Salmon said he scraped...

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GAO: Post-Equifax, Agencies Must Tighten Online ID Proofing
GAO: Post-Equifax, Agencies Must Tighten Online ID Proofing
June 17, 2019  |  Safety and Security

After the massive Equifax data breach, a federal watchdog is warning the government against relying on credit agencies to verify the identifies of individuals using...

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Deep Dive: How Account Takeovers Are Affecting The $138B Gaming Industry
Deep Dive: How Account Takeovers Are Affecting The $138B Gaming Industry
June 14, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The $138 billion video game market has become a lightning rod for cybercriminals looking to make a quick buck. Game-related crime such as piracy is...

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Telegram Messaging App Targeted By China Cyberattack
Telegram Messaging App Targeted By China Cyberattack
June 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

Messaging app Telegram said on Thursday (June 13) that it was the victim of a DDOS cyberattack from China, according to a report by the...

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AI Helps Businesses Get Smarter About Fraud
AI Helps Businesses Get Smarter About Fraud
June 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

If it seems like cases of fraud and hacking are always in the news, that’s because new incidents pop up practically every day. One of...

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How Digital Tools Change The Security Landscape
How Digital Tools Change The Security Landscape
June 13, 2019  |  Today In Data

Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and biometrics are changing the digital security landscape, and a recent study found that social media networks have become a more...

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BNY Mellon’s AI-Based Fraud Detection Initiative
BNY Mellon’s AI-Based Fraud Detection Initiative
June 13, 2019  |  Security & Fraud

With the speed and volume of digital transactions increasing every year, fraudsters have become better at concealing their tracks. Hunting cybercriminals has become much like...

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