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How To Prevent Data Breaches: 15 Best Practices

EBizCharge

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing on preventing data breaches and implementing response protocols to mitigate breaches if they occur. According to the 2023 IBM Data Breach Report , the global average cost of data breaches was $4.45 What are data breaches?

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Understanding the Cyber Risks in Video Communication

VISTA InfoSec

For instance, an attacker might send an email that appears to be from a trusted video communication platform, prompting you to click on a link to verify your account or update credentials. Enforcing these policies ensures consistent adherence across the organization, reducing the risk of security breaches.

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A Single Sign-On For Mobile Apps Coming Via US Wireless Carriers

PYMNTS

carriers creating a single sign-on service that would serve as the login credentials for all the apps on a mobile device. The technology can authenticate logins by using two-factor authentication to confirm a user’s identity. Some of the apps may require more login data, noted the report.

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SpyCloud On Making Payments Smarter And Safer

PYMNTS

One of the main reasons cybercriminals have embraced account takeovers is the wide array of information the attacks provide, usually including all the data and credentials they would need to misrepresent a consumer. Recent breaches at big name companies have only made the problem worse, he added. The LinkedIn breach form 2012?

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The Future Is Secure For Smart Devices

PYMNTS

Mounting data breaches and device vulnerabilities have prompted wariness around IoT adoption. The biggest concern among IoT adopters is creating strong user authentications (43 percent). Along with the growing popularity of IoT devices, from fitness wearables to smart fridges, comes increased security and privacy issues.

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How Does Liveness Detection Help Stop More Fraud

Fi911

For banks, this technology strengthens their authentication framework. It ensures the biometric data presented is not just authentic, but also captured in real-time. It thus bolsters defenses against potential security breaches. This ensures that the biometric credentials stem from a living entity.

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Cybersecurity Predictions 2018: Cyber Scores and Stolen Eyes

FICO

In 2017 we saw massive change in the speed, creativity and magnitude of attacks — yet the industry plodded along on important issues such as timely data breach disclosures. The reality is, two-factor authentication is extremely effective. And users don’t yet seem too annoyed by the extra step. Sure, it’s difficult.