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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NiceHash Hack Exceeds $64M In Bitcoin
NiceHash Hack Exceeds $64M In Bitcoin
December 08, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

A cryptocurrency mining market in Slovenia, which lost millions in bitcoin in a Wednesday (Dec. 6) cyberattack, is now claiming the hack likely came from...

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Ashley Madison Is Still Not Safe For Cheaters
Ashley Madison Is Still Not Safe For Cheaters
December 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Remember that time that a string of celebrities had their private nude images published online? It could happen again, according to cybersecurity firm Kromtech — and...

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Discover Latest To Ditch Signatures At POS
Discover Latest To Ditch Signatures At POS
December 07, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

Discover, the payments company, announced news on Wednesday (Dec. 6) that as of April 2018, customers will no longer be required to provide a payment...

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The Role Of Private Secure Networks In Securing Online Transactions
The Role Of Private Secure Networks In Securing Online Transactions
December 07, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The web is conduit to commerce and crime when it comes to online banking. In an interview with PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, InterComputer CEO Scott Volmar...

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How The Porch Pirates Stole Christmas
How The Porch Pirates Stole Christmas
December 06, 2017  |  Retail

The porch pirates have returned for another season of holiday suburban swashbuckling. For those unfamiliar with the term, porch pirates are thieves who cruise neighborhoods...

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A Season To Shine For Startup Emailage
A Season To Shine For Startup Emailage
December 05, 2017  |  Startup Check-In

This time of year can be firefighting season for security companies as increased retail volumes invite increased cyber fraud attempts. And indeed, startup Emailage has...

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Picking Up The Bill On Consumer Trust, Post-Data Breaches
Picking Up The Bill On Consumer Trust, Post-Data Breaches
December 05, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The public may learn of data breaches much more promptly if three senators get their way on a proposed Senate bill, the Data Security and...

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Sensory: The Invisible Technology Behind The Voice- Activated Revolution
Sensory: The Invisible Technology Behind The Voice- Activated Revolution
November 30, 2017  |  Biometrics

Sensory is a brand whose name may not be immediately recognizable, but whose tech surely is. “There are any number of devices that, for example, if you’ve...

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Lather. Rinse. Do Not Repeat. Inside Transaction Laundering, Inc.
Lather. Rinse. Do Not Repeat. Inside Transaction Laundering, Inc.
November 29, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Ever wonder why it’s called “laundering money?” It’s because this type of fraud literally started with laundromats. In the 1920s, laundromats were a novel business....

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