Data Breach

A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted environment.

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Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
Four “Need To Knows” About Balancing Digital UX And Security
October 23, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

What do consumers want? Merchants think they have the answers: ease, efficiency and instant gratification. Oh, and security, too – but not at the expense...

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Transaction Monitoring: Bracing For The Aftermath Of The Equifax Breach
Transaction Monitoring: Bracing For The Aftermath Of The Equifax Breach
October 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters’ methods are always changing. That means, try as they might, banks and financial institutions will never be able to keep all of them at...

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Before You Use The Word ‘Deep,’ Show Me The Learning
Before You Use The Word ‘Deep,’ Show Me The Learning
October 20, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

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South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
South Africa’s Biggest Data Breach A Mystery
October 19, 2017  |  Safety and Security

In what may be South Africa’s largest data breach, hackers may have gotten away with extensive personal information, including ID numbers, income, marital status, employment...

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Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
Google Tracker: WiFi Weak Spots Get A One-Two Hit
October 17, 2017  |  Google

Google is among those exposed by two massive Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities revealed on Monday. The search engine giant has already rolled out patches. In better...

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We Heart It Announces Data Breach From 2013
We Heart It Announces Data Breach From 2013
October 17, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

We Heart It, the image sharing website, disclosed late last week that there was a potential cybersecurity breach that may have impacted more than 8...

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IRS Suspends Equifax Contract
IRS Suspends Equifax Contract
October 16, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Equifax, the embattled credit scoring company, was dealt another blow last week when the Internal Revenue Service suspended a contract that is worth more than...

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US Banks Push To Improve Security Post-Equifax
US Banks Push To Improve Security Post-Equifax
October 16, 2017  |  Banking

In the wake of the massive hack of Equifax, U.S. banks are leveling up their anti-fraud game in response to the fact that 143 million...

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Hyatt Hotels Gets Cyber Intruder…Again
Hyatt Hotels Gets Cyber Intruder…Again
October 13, 2017  |  Safety and Security

Hyatt, the hotel operator, is alerting its customers that it was hit with a credit card breach, marking the second big breach in a few...

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