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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The Invisible ATM Skimmer
The Invisible ATM Skimmer
December 02, 2014  |  Europe

Cyberthieves are now bypassing traditional ATM “skimmers” and wiring directly into a cash machine’s own card-reading hardware through a hidden hole in the ATM, TechCrunch...

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Gartner Says Apple Pay Security Not Being Fully Used
Gartner Says Apple Pay Security Not Being Fully Used
November 24, 2014  |  Apple Pay

Gartner Security Analyst Avivah Litan is arguing that many Apple Pay transactions are missing the value of Apple’s security approach because of POS issues. “Some...

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MasterCard: Security Is Nice, Functionality Is Better
MasterCard: Security Is Nice, Functionality Is Better
November 21, 2014  |  Apple Pay

MasterCard sees mobile payment security as crucial, but it’s power is relevant only to the point that shoppers are actually using it. And with Apple...

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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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