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

MAY 12, 2024

Given this recent wave of cyberattacks, all small businesses must do their part to secure their Point of Sale (POS) systems from unauthorized parties. To keep your business secure, only engage with payment processors and vendors that comply with PCI DSS.

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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

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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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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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. So, let’s dive into payment security, touching on the basics of what you need to know to ensure secure payments.

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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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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. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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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The Fintech Times

MAY 15, 2024

In a move to bolster cybersecurity and protections for AI models against hacking and sabotage, the UK government has officially unveiled a host of new measures, which also hope to set a new global standard. This lack of transparency means it can be hard to identify and address potential biases or security risks.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

Furthermore, complementing it with a managed security service provider (MSSP) ensures IT systems are secure and protected from malicious software threats. Data privacy and security Protecting your data and taking preventive measures to keep it away from fraudsters is important in the era of remote work. Tainted reputation.

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The Paypers

JANUARY 25, 2021

Australia’s securities regulator ASIC has declared a cybersecurity breach at a server it used to transfer files including credit licence applications, according to Reuters.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

As flexible working arrangements become increasingly common across every industry, companies need secure, dependable ways to grant remote employees online access to company data, services, and applications. As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

California-based Imperva , a principal cybersecurity provider that works to prevent website breaches, has said it was hacked, The Next Web reported on Wednesday (Aug. The popular security vendor said its cloud-based firewall product exposed user data online, including email addresses, passwords, API keys and SSL certificates.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

Data should be handled securely and confidentially to prevent unauthorized access. One of the fundamental principles of GDPR is to ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data. The Importance of a Strong Password Policy A strong password policy is a cornerstone of any cybersecurity strategy.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 30, 2024

The cost of data breaches has been on a steady incline for the past decade. However, evidence from IBM , a multinational tech firm, suggests that in the next 10 years, breaches could cost a lot more as we just experienced the highest year-on-year jump in cyber attacks (10 per cent).

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2018

disclosed it had suffered a data breach, the company also revealed the cause of the cybersecurity incident: a third-party vendor. As the latest breach to hit a major, global conglomerate, the attack on Ticketmaster highlights the growing threat of cyber-weaknesses down a company’s supply chain. When Ticketmaster U.K.

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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. The company said it was looking into a “security incident” that involved unauthorized access with a third-party company. Zack did not say anything beyond that.

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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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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 7, 2022

Hack may not be the most comforting word in describing cyber security strategies, but it is nonetheless of paramount importance to defend against cybersecurity breaches. While these threats are an inevitable cancer in the age of digitization, anyone can prevent the potential crises that may emerge from cybersecurity issues.

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Innovative Payments Association

MAY 20, 2024

When companies think about cybersecurity, their first instinct is to think about what technology they have in place to stop hackers. He said that the companies that respond the best to attacks by hackers are those that have developed a good security culture within their organization. Keep software up to date.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 16, 2024

Biometric-based fraud is the largest threat currently facing financial service providers, Michael Marcotte , co-founder of the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC), explained in a warning to banking executives. Michael Marcotte, CEO of artius.iD

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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. Compliance Is Key. COVID-Era Changes.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) released new data on the state of cyberattacks and data breaches with some surprising news: data breaches were actually down in 2020 year-over-year. 19 percent fewer data breaches occurred in the U.S. The campaign is targeting businesses across the U.S.,

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) represented a new phase in data security and EU regulators’ approach to it. Nearly one year since GDPR came into effect, there remain uncertainties about issues like accountability in cases of data breaches at data sharing partners.

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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. 30), citing a security researcher. The breach was supposedly discovered via white-hat or ethical hacking , the security researcher said.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 13, 2020

Princess Cruises disclosed a potential data breach in a notice posted on its website. According to the notice, “Upon identifying this potential security issue, we engaged cybersecurity forensic experts and initiated an investigation to determine what happened, what data was affected, and who was impacted.”.

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Center for Payments

OCTOBER 20, 2023

When recognizing Cybersecurity Month in October, it is important to consider the connection between cybersecurity, cutting-edge technology, and financial inclusion. It’s also crucial to recognize the role of cybersecurity in keeping these advancements safe.

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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. The ETFMG Prime Cyber Security ETF, for example, has risen 18 percent this year, CNBC reported. billion last year. billion last year. consumers.

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Segpay

JUNE 13, 2024

This shows that as businesses and customers continue to rely on online payment systems the risk of falling prey to cyber security threats increases too. If you fail to fortify your defenses, your business will suffer a lot in the face of a successful breach. Verizon’s 2021 report found that 85% of breaches involved a human element.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Over the last decade, data breaches have resulted in the theft or exposure of ~200M healthcare records in the US — due in part to an increased adoption of digital health services and connected IoT technology. The post 40+ Cybersecurity Startups Securing The Future Of Healthcare appeared first on CB Insights Research.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Mastercard is purchasing artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics startup RiskRecon to accelerate the development of cybersecurity solutions, Mastercard announced on Tuesday (Dec. Cyberattacks have become a critical issue for companies of all sizes and a threat to privacy and data security.

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Payments Source

MAY 20, 2016

grapples with a series of newly revealed cybersecurity incidents, the U.S. government is prosecuting a former agency employee over a 2012 breach. As the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

A recent data breach exposed the personal data of more than 1 million prepaid T-Mobile customers, reports said on Friday (Nov. The information exposed did not include any financial information, social security numbers or password data. The company found that in 2018, breaches cost a company $1.23 SMBs in the U.S.

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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. CNET , citing a report from The Information, reported Facebook has reached out to several security companies that could be takeover targets.

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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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