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.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

The iPhone’s Big Security Flaw
The iPhone’s Big Security Flaw
November 10, 2014  |  Apple Pay

Welcome to the bigtime, iPhone. You’re now subject to the same nasty malware as everyone else. What changed is a Silicon Valley security firm—Palo Alto...

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How Home Depot Got Hacked
How Home Depot Got Hacked
November 07, 2014  |  News

Home Depot on Thursday (Nov. 6) reported that, in addition to the data for 56 million payment cards that was stolen, thieves also grabbed 53...

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Visa Contactless Security Hole
Visa Contactless Security Hole
November 03, 2014  |  Mobile

A “major flaw” has been discovered within Visa contactless cards, where thieves in the U.K. were to sidestep a £20 limit and charge as much...

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Cyberthieves Target Rewards Points
Cyberthieves Target Rewards Points
November 03, 2014  |  News

Payments professionals invest a lot of time and money protect payment card data and shopper PII specifics, but thieves are now zeroing in on an...

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Can Data Security Evolve As Fast As Cybercriminals?
Can Data Security Evolve As Fast As Cybercriminals?
October 27, 2014  |  Controversial

First it was Target and the world was shocked at how easy it was for a massive number of cards to be stolen.  Then there...

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After Huge Payment Glitch, Govt Cracks Down On Bank Of England
After Huge Payment Glitch, Govt Cracks Down On Bank Of England
October 22, 2014  |  Security & Fraud

British banking authorities are pressuring the Bank of England to offer far more details about its ten-hour breakdown on Monday (Oct. 20) of the UK’s...

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Chase Aftermath Boosts Bank Defenses
Chase Aftermath Boosts Bank Defenses
October 22, 2014  |  News

As the industry tries and reacts to the massive cyber attack inflicted on JPMorgan Chase, federal and state authorities are pushing banks and brokerage firms...

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