PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

FireEye has closed on a $400 million investment by Blackstone , barely a week after one of the world’s top cybersecurity firms disclosed that its own files were hacked by what federal authorities suspect was a foreign intelligence service.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 3, 2024

Big businesses carving out their place in the digital age find themselves in a constant battle against cybersecurity threats. It’s likewise impossible to overstate the importance of cybersecurity for large commercial enterprises since the stakes are very high for such organizations. Let’s get started.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Not sure where to start if you notice a data breach? Here are seven essential steps to follow Becoming aware that your company has suffered a data breach can be unsettling. Identifying and Containing the Damage Once you have been made aware of a data breach, the first step is to identify and contain the damage.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 18, 2024

Whether you’re a small business owner, a corporate leader, or an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) specialist, the consequences of a data breach are severe and far-reaching. These experts are more experienced when it comes to cybersecurity. An educated workforce amplifies your cybersecurity posture exponentially.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 12, 2024

Cybersecurity is vital in today’s fast-paced digital world, where keeping your private information safe is as crucial as the technology itself. Dive into the mechanisms of proxies to fully understand how they strengthen cybersecurity defenses. Proxies are key players in this arena, not just for the tech-savvy but for everyone online.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 3, 2024

Using the world’s largest proprietary risk and threat intelligence dataset, SecurityScorecard , the cybersecurity analyser, studied cybersecurity breaches across the UK’s 100 largest companies by market capitalisation, releasing a comprehensive analysis of the landscape of the FTSE 100 in the UK.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Finastra, a major financial software provider that serves many of the world’s leading banks, is grappling with a data breach. Cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs first brought the breach to public attention when a hacker, on a known cybercrime forum, offered 400 gigabytes of data allegedly plundered from Finastra.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Thus, it’s imperative for individuals and organisations navigating the digital world to implement no less than the most robust cybersecurity measures available. The nation’s strategic approach to safeguarding its digital landscape showcases a commitment to innovative and comprehensive cybersecurity mechanisms.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Operational interruption happens when cybersecurity is breached. Data breaches don’t easily get overlooked. Cybersecurity measures such as data encryption, two-step verification, and stringent policies on data access are some of the things that should be implemented in order to minimize online threats.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we bring you insights from industry leaders regarding the changing dynamics of cybersecurity threats and trends in 2024. “A never-ending stream of data breaches combined with highly sophisticated and technical attacks means the stolen personal information available on the dark web is continuously replenished.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 10, 2024

Over half of financial organisations (55 per cent) have prioritised cybersecurity above all else for the coming year, according to new research from IT infrastructure provider Softcat. The annual report revealed that, for the second year in a row, the financial sector is prioritising cybersecurity above all technology areas.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

One of Sweden’s largest private insurers, Folksam Group , says a data breach affected one million of its clients. The firm said it discovered the breach after an internal audit and that it has reported the breach to Swedish regulators. elections or fraudsters looking to take advantage of the pandemic’s eCommerce trends.

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Payments Dive

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Cybersecurity professionals say healthcare payments processing firms are particularly vulnerable to information technology breaches and ransom demands.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

Cybersecurity is one of the main tasks in the world of digital commerce and payments, and it’s a task that is getting more attention from consumers, companies, regulators and others. Synack was started about six and a half years ago, he said, with its founders all having cybersecurity experience at the federal government level.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 21, 2019

A new breach adds to a growing cybersecurity ecosystem that is full of sophisticated and connected networks which have been fed by each preceding breach, says Arkose Labs’ Brendan Brummer.

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PYMNTS

JULY 4, 2018

Following the massive data breach at Equifax last year, the cybersecurity sector has flourished – and so have some of the investments that track the industry. Beyond the fund, shares in companies such as Fortinet have risen astronomically: That company’s stock, for example, has jumped 66 percent since the Equifax breach.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Today, we bring you insights from industry leaders regarding the changing dynamics of cybersecurity threats and trends in 2024, including AI’s impact, behavioural biometrics, fraud prevention, masking and enhanced security for financial services. In turn, this often leads to the reuse of the same password across multiple platforms.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

Nearly one year since GDPR came into effect, there remain uncertainties about issues like accountability in cases of data breaches at data sharing partners. Clearly, the threat of a data breach remains strong, and Norton warned it will persist as other jurisdictions begin to implement their own data protection rules.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

But the Financial Times (FT) reported moving from a furnished office space to a living room table can present cybersecurity risks. IBM reported the average cost of a single breach for a business is nearly $4 million, according to FT. Once rare, telecommuting has become routine during the pandemic.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

Hackers have often succeeded in breaching password-protected systems through brute force attacks, guessing, or using “keyloggers” that record keystrokes. Install Security Patches The older a system remains unchanged, the higher the likelihood that cybercriminals will find a way to breach it.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2018

As well, if lawmakers and regulators are taking aim at Google and Facebook, that indicates that smaller members of the digital food chain are fair game, too, if they suffer a breach that catches the public’s attention. You have to have a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.”. Upon first glance, the picture is pretty dim. “The

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

did not have basic cybersecurity safeguards while it ran a service powered by artificial intelligence (AI) on the carrier’s website last year and in 2017, The Wall Street Journal reported. The suit claims that [24]7 waited over five months to tell the airline about the breach instead of immediately informing it.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 27, 2024

In a recent development that has raised concerns across the education sector, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has confirmed a significant data breach involving student information. Conclusion The ramifications of this breach extend beyond immediate security concerns. As the situation unfolds, LAUSD and Snowflake Inc.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 26, 2020

Cybersecurity insurance company Chubb , which provides aid to companies affected by data breaches, has been hit by one itself, according to a report by TechCrunch. Jeffrey Zack, a spokesperson for the company, said there was “no evidence” that the breach had hit the company’s own network, adding that it was “fully operational.”

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2020

With over 5,000 cybersecurity vendors in the U.S. But that problem could be a thing of the past thanks to the launch of the world’s first B2B cybersecurity marketplace that enables buyers to easily search, compare pricing and purchase the right IT solution in one place.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Cybersecurity is a hot topic today. Already this year, at least 30 organizations — including coffee chain Dunkin’ and cloud provider Rubrik — experienced major data breaches. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Facebook is reportedly gearing up to acquire a cybersecurity company in an effort to assure users that security is a top priority of the social media company. Facebook was prompted to look for a cybersecurity buy in part because of its latest breach, which it has said was the largest in its history.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Remember how all those names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers and other information were stolen in September of 2017 – the information of some 143 million people – in what still stands as the one of the biggest data breaches of all time? Breach Confusion. Marriott Similarity?

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Bank Automation

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Financial institutions prioritize investment in cybersecurity technology but no matter how much they spend for protection, their systems and data remain vulnerable. “You could never say any organization is 100% secure and they’ll never be hacked,” Ray Kelly, fellow at cybersecurity company Synopsys Software Integrity Group, told Bank Automation News, (..)

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2019

Online glasses retailer Warby Parker was hit by a cybersecurity attack that affected about 198,000 of its customers from late September to late November, according to reports. Warby Parker contacted law enforcement when it found out about the breach. Warby Parker said that is what happened with this breach.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Their argument, reports in the Wall Street Journal said, is that small businesses are held to the same standards as large corporates when they suffer a data breach — even if the small business is found to not be at fault. Yet small businesses rarely have the resources to pay and survive fines of thousands or even millions of dollars.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

“We are not aware of any data breach at this time,” an Instacart spokesperson told BuzzFeed News. “We ” But on the contrary, Nick Espinosa , head of cybersecurity firm Security Fanatics , said the data looked “recent and totally legit,” Buzzfeed News reported. Instacart said that had never happened.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

The notice did not say there had been any breach of company data, and it didn’t say if customers had lost anything or what the fraudulent emails had been asking for. The state-owned bank did not comment but told clients in an email that the attack was on some of the employees’ mailboxes.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

A breach of India’s SpiceJet, one of the country’s biggest independent airlines, exposed the data of more than a million passengers, per a report on Thursday (Jan. The breach was supposedly discovered via white-hat or ethical hacking , the security researcher said. SpiceJet was informed about the breach, but the response was minimal.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

15) the results of the third annual Ponemon Institute’s “Data Risk in the Third-Party Ecosystem” study, which found that 59 percent of companies surveyed said they have experienced a data breach caused by their vendors or third parties. Opus, the provider of global compliance and risk management solutions, announced Thursday (Nov.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises. These extra-strict access controls reduce a company’s risk of data breaches and other costly security issues. How Will a ZTNA Solution Benefit Your Company?

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FICO

MAY 2, 2019

Fraud and data breaches have always had a close, if destructive, relationship. As the US transitioned to hard-to-counterfeit EMV payment card technology several years ago, criminals flocked to card not present (CNP) fraud , often combining identity fragments and card numbers stolen in breaches to make illicit purchases online.

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