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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Unmasking Digital Imposters Is Rising Priority for Industrial Economy
Unmasking Digital Imposters Is Rising Priority for Industrial Economy
September 08, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud moves fast, particularly within industries that have historically moved slowly. As legacy sectors like shipping, transportation and logistics begin to trade in the phones...

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Visa Says Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Numbers
Visa Says Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Numbers
September 07, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

Ransomware attacks reached record-breaking numbers in March 2023, with a 91% increase compared to the previous month, according to Visa. Compared to the same period in...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Countering Rising Fraud Threats to CUs
PYMNTS Intelligence: Countering Rising Fraud Threats to CUs
September 07, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Fraud attacks against banks and credit unions (CUs) are nothing new, but consumers are taking them much more seriously than they used to. A study...

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Italy and Spain Lead European Demand for All-in-One App
Italy and Spain Lead European Demand for All-in-One App
September 07, 2023  |  financial apps

Consumers’ appetites for an all-in-one app are growing, with nearly 4 in 10 European consumers craving a single app to manage their everyday digital activities....

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Cybersecurity Company IronNet to Furlough Workers and Explore Options
Cybersecurity Company IronNet to Furlough Workers and Explore Options
September 06, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

IronNet, a cybersecurity company founded by former Pentagon leaders, announced it will furlough most of its workers and explore options including bankruptcy reorganization or liquidation....

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Visa: AI Helps Combat the ‘Democratization’ of Cybercrime and Ransomware
Visa: AI Helps Combat the ‘Democratization’ of Cybercrime and Ransomware
September 05, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

Michael Jabbara, vice president and global head of fraud services at Visa, told PYMNTS the fraud game is changing. Up until recently, he said, “you...

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Germany’s Banking Regulator BaFin Hit by Cyberattack
Germany’s Banking Regulator BaFin Hit by Cyberattack
September 04, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Germany’s banking regulator has reportedly closed off parts of its website following a cyberattack. BaFin took defensive measures following the attack Sept. 1, which restricted access to the...

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Consumers Consider Passwordless Logins Key to Overcoming All-in-One App Security Concerns
Consumers Consider Passwordless Logins Key to Overcoming All-in-One App Security Concerns
September 04, 2023  |  Authentication

Given the proliferation of various apps, many consumers in the United States are eager for a more convenient way to manage their banking and shopping...

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95 Million Consumers Say They Want One Digital Place to Bank and Shop
95 Million Consumers Say They Want One Digital Place to Bank and Shop
August 31, 2023  |  financial apps

With so many apps vying for attention, consumers are experiencing app fatigue. This fatigue is giving rise to the growing appeal of a single platform...

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