VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For those wondering how to approach this, make sure to keep reading as well be covering everything you need to know about cybersecurity. This means that cybersecurity is an area that all of us should understand thoroughly to avoid any threats or issues. The most common threat that you might already be aware of is phishing scams.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2021

The intruders' use of servers within the country made the attack especially potent because of laws that prevent the government's main cybersecurity operations — especially the National Security Agency — from spying on domestic targets, the Times noted. Sources told the Times the matter may have been exacerbated by the focus U.S.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These threats are widespread and can also lead to severe consequences, including financial loss, and the compromise of personal and sensitive data. Thus, it’s imperative for individuals and organisations navigating the digital world to implement no less than the most robust cybersecurity measures available.

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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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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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The survey, which will be released in December, reports that 64 percent of executives at financial companies ranked cybersecurity as their top concern in expected budget increases. The survey found that some FIs plan to spend over $3,000 on cybersecurity per employee this year. Bloomberg received part of the survey in advance.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

The following are some of the consequences when data privacy and security are compromised: Productivity loss. Operational interruption happens when cybersecurity is breached. But by educating members on managing their passwords, identifying potential scams, and practicing proper file sharing, cases of compromise will be reduced.

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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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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

With the business email compromise (BEC) phishing attack a continuously growing threat for businesses large and small, organizations are exploring how strategic cybersecurity investments can protect them when bad actors attempt to steal company cash or redirect business payments.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 1, 2024

Conclusion Conducting comprehensive security audits without compromising on time is possible. Good time management ensures the audit is completed on schedule. Plan breaks to avoid burnout. Review time logs to improve future audits. These tips will help you conduct thorough security audits quickly. Protect your business while saving time.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

When used, these devices will collect payment details without the merchant’s knowledge, compromising customer data security. This additional step helps prevent unauthorized access even if login credentials are compromised, keeping your data secure.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 23, 2024

These storage resources can be compromised and lead to data leaks similar to the unsecure S3 bucket of THSuite reported in 2020. Threat actors can compromise these and render passwords and other secrets useless. Storage resources are known as S3 buckets in AWS, with the type indicated as aws_s3_bucket.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

However, this convenience comes with significant cyber risks that can compromise sensitive information and privacy. Malware and Ransomware Malware and ransomware are significant threats in the realm of video communication, with attackers leveraging these tools to compromise devices and networks.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

They also lack the finances to train staff, adopt cybersecurity technology, and implement sophisticated expertise to protect data. While small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) must be diligent about data protection and cybersecurity, the professors suggest regulators design legislation proportionate to the size of the business.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2016

A new report by Kaspersky Lab finds that, with so many small businesses understanding the threat of cyberattacks, yet with few resources to allocate towards cybersecurity, SMEs are beginning to turn to security outsourcing to safeguard their businesses.

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VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But as digital thieves and cyberattacks became more sophisticated targeting the financial sector, it led to the rise of cyber security cases which is why SWIFT introduced the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP), a set of cybersecurity requirements designed to protect the global financial ecosystem.

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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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FICO

OCTOBER 10, 2016

This, in the public domain, is the single largest cyber-breach in history, affecting an estimated 500 million Yahoo users and potentially compromising their personal, demographic, contact and security information. But so is checking the rearview mirror for evidence of any past compromises. Getting ready for future breaches is critical.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

By using the dark web as a cybersecurity tool, instead of an ungovernable threat, financial institutions can intercede and interdict compromised card data post-breach, pre-fraud, writes Ted Kirk, vice president of strategic partnerships for Advanced Fraud Solutions.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to public companies: tighten cybersecurity controls or risk being in violation of federal law. The regulator issued a report based on the SEC Enforcement Division’s investigations of nine public companies that lost millions of dollars as the result of cyber fraud.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

CrowdStrike: A wake-up call On 19 July 2024, a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike hit 8.5 The excessive concentration of executive control and the rigidity of their processes can lead to single points of failure that, when compromised, can bring the entire payment process to a halt.

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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. Last month, an AT&T survey of 800 cybersecurity professionals revealed 70 percent of those employed by big businesses said remote working leaves them more vulnerable to cyberattacks, FT reported.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

China’s recently launched cybersecurity law is getting the support of Alibaba and Tencent Holdings. The new law, which puts broad restrictions on technology companies in China, is aimed at removing cybersecurity threats from industries it deems critical and at fighting terrorism, reported Fortune.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The cybersecurity world is witnessing a potentially new, dangerous threat: according to insurance firm Euler Hermes, one of its corporates fell victim to cyber fraud after attackers used sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate the firm’s chief executive officer by mimicking his voice on the phone.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

It was a team of cybersecurity researchers from the firm ERPScan, and not malicious hackers, who discovered that point-of-sale (POS) systems made by SAP had a gaping loophole. No addresses, banking information or social insurance numbers were compromised by the glitch. SAP Point of Sale. EDGAR Database. National Bank of Canada.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 4, 2018

Cybersecurity systems, as sophisticated as they are, are clearly not doing the job. And maybe they never will, given that in the end the effectiveness of those systems can be overridden by workers inside the organization, writes Tal Vegvizer, director of research and development for Bufferzone.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

First Data’s 2018 Consumer Cybersecurity Study is based on data from 1,767 U.S. In addition, 26 percent of consumers reported that their PII information had been compromised within the last month, and 34 percent experienced a compromise within the last year.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mastercard aims to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities with this acquisition as cybercrime costs are projected to reach US$9.2 This acquisition complements Mastercard’s services in identity verification, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity, offering enhanced protection for merchants and financial institutions.

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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. The codes set out requirements for developers to make products more resilient against tampering, hacking, and sabotage.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

companies via the Business Email Compromise scam, reports in The East African said last week. Through Operation reWired, we are sending a clear message to the criminals who orchestrate these Business Email Compromise schemes that ‘I will keep coming after you, no matter where you are.’”.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are suffering from a continuing onslaught of cyberattacks as threat actors adopt more efficient targeting and AI-driven attacks, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm SonicWall.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 22, 2024

As fraudsters seek new ways to exploit technology, Mastercard is using generative AI to double the speed at which it can detect potentially compromised cards, further protecting cardholders and securing the ecosystem. In a bid to sell this data to other criminals, they place part of the 16-digit numbers on illegal websites.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a cyber threat that exploits the vulnerabilities of email communication. Perpetrators impersonate trusted entities, such as executives or vendors, employing social engineering techniques to coerce employees into compromising actions. What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 27, 2024

Upon investigation, it was revealed that personal information such as student names, addresses, dates of birth, and potentially other sensitive details had been compromised. Meanwhile, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent cybersecurity challenges faced by educational institutions in an increasingly digital age.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Cybersecurity is a hot topic today. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Learn about active cyber defense strategies and what they mean for the future of enterprise cybersecurity. Most recently, Dow Jones saw over 2.4M

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Data breaches are affecting millions of people across the globe, with over 340 million records already compromised in 2023 headline cases and new incidents surfacing every week. You need to know if any data has been compromised and, if so, where it may have been shared.

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VISTA InfoSec

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But as digital thieves and cyberattacks became more sophisticated targeting the financial sector, it led to the rise of cyber security cases which is why SWIFT introduced the SWIFT Customer Security Programme (CSP), a set of cybersecurity requirements designed to protect the global financial ecosystem.

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