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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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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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. Data breaches don’t easily get overlooked. Tainted reputation. More than 80% of cyberattacks are attributed to human error.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Gas station and convenience store chain Wawa said it discovered a data breach in which thousands of customers’ debit and credit card information was stolen, according to a report by CNBC. Wawa said its team stopped the breach on Dec. Wawa isn’t the only large company to be affected by a data breach recently.

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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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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. However, it is not clear where the data originated from as it was not from Snowflake. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

As lawmakers ponder this risk, PYMNTS highlights some of the newest data points uncovered by researchers examining small business cybersecurity. 149,000: the average cost of a data breach for a small-to-medium sized business , according to AppRiver.

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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. Delta Airlines Inc.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 3, 2024

The Importance of a Strong Password Policy A strong password policy is a cornerstone of any cybersecurity strategy. Weak or compromised passwords are often the weak link in an organization’s security chain, providing an easy entry point for cybercriminals.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

It thus evaluates every new access individually to account for the possibility that previously authorized users have been compromised or organizational policies have changed. As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Multiple lawsuits seeking class action status have been filed in Philadelphia over a data breach at Wawa convenience stores, which affected 850 locations along the East Coast of the U.S., Wawa recently came forward with information that it found malware on its payment processing servers, and that it stopped the breach on Dec.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2018

After its point of sale (POS) systems were reportedly affected by malware designed to capture credit card information, RMH Franchise Holdings is warning that its Applebee’s restaurants in 15 states suffered a data breach. The company said all its 167 locations were impacted, Bank Info Security reported. “In

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2016

14) that a new cybersecurity breach incident has affected over a billion of its users and their private data. Reportedly, an unauthorized third party stole data associated with the more than 1 billion Yahoo user accounts back in 2013. The company announced Wednesday (Dec.

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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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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

When a company is hit with a data breach that leads to the leak of consumer information, the event will make headlines. Not so much, however, when a breach results in the compromise of sensitive corporate data, like information on M&A plans or intellectual property. ” An Innovative Future.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Cyber risks : This risk includes threats such as hardware and software failures, spam, viruses, malicious attacks, and other IT-related issues that can compromise a company’s digital infrastructure. Invest in cybersecurity : Given the high stakes of data breaches, fintech leaders must prioritise investments in cybersecurity.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The importance of cyber security for SMEs As small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often become prime targets for cyber attacks, resulting in significant financial losses and data breaches, the importance of cyber security can’t be emphasized enough. The rise of social engineering tactics further complicates the cyber security landscape.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 27, 2016

26) that it was the victim of a data breach that could have impacted 100,000 credit cards. According to a report , Nets thinks the breach was linked to one internet retailer overseas. The report noted Nets is working with Visa and Mastercard to investigate the compromise. It has alerted local banks to replace the cards.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 5, 2017

The public may learn of data breaches much more promptly if three senators get their way on a proposed Senate bill, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, which was introduced on Thursday, Nov. To be fair, Yahoo did ‘fess up about the breach earlier, but only by a year. customers’ data at risk.

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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. One case, however, involved more than 35,000 compromised files.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 29, 2019

million) by the country’s data-protection agency over a data breach that compromised the personal information of almost every adult in the country. The owner of a cybersecurity company and two of his employees were charged by prosecutors for the breach. million levs ($2.9

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2016

According to the report, the banking regulator said the data breach had to do with a former employee at the agency removing more than 10,000 records without receiving authorization to do so. WSJ cited an OCC spokesman as saying the data included information “related to OCC activities and employees.”

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

Cybersecurity can seem an overwhelming challenge to organizations considering the pace of cyber-attackers’ evolution that seems to force cybersecurity solution providers into a perpetual game of catch-up. Cisco also found that GDPR compliant businesses were less likely to suffer a financial loss as a result of a data breach.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2018

Another retailer has been hit with a data breach. The data breach impacted one-half of one-percent of customers who were registered on Macys.com or Bloomingdales.com, spokeswoman Blair Rosenberg said Tuesday (July 10), according to Bloomberg. “We Macy’s is just the latest retailer to be hit with a data breach.

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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 fact, nearly one-fourth of consumers within each generation assume their personal information is safe unless notified of a breach.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2018

After Macy’s cyber tools detected suspicious logins on June 11, the retailer is warning customers about a data breach. While Macy’s blocked the profiles that it believes to have been compromised, the retailer is asking customers to “remain vigilant.”

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Cybersecurity experts are urging small business (SMB) owners to not ignore the risks they face from cyberattacks. The service includes educational materials as well, like training videos and guidance on internal cybersecurity policy development. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. Education Is Key.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2017

According to a report highlighting findings from the Identity Theft Resource Center and CyberScout, data breaches in the U.S. The financial services industry accounted for only 52 of the breaches tracked, or 4.8 For the eighth year in a row, hacking, skimming, and phishing were the main drivers of data breaches, representing 55.5

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Keeping enterprise data secure is one of the biggest challenges corporations now face. Corporations increased the number of times they mentioned cybersecurity on earnings calls nearly three-fold since 2014, according to CB Insights data. Cyber criminals are getting better at exploiting enterprises’ weaknesses.

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Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2024

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) , and the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) have issued a warning to organisations about the Akira ransomware variant, which has been targeting businesses across various sectors. Employee education plays a critical role in cybersecurity.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2018

mobile phone and electronics retailer, disclosed on Tuesday (July 31) an update on a data breach in which it found unauthorized access in the past to some of its data. The company said it is also working with cybersecurity experts. The company said it is also working with cybersecurity experts. Fortunately, 5.8

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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. Getting ready for future breaches is critical. But when I made my predicton, this crime had already happened.

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 4, 2024

From large-scale data breaches to intricate schemes, fraudulent activities have left lasting marks on the financial landscape. Target Data Breach (2013) In the saga of payment processing fraud, few chapters loom as large as the Target data breach of 2013. Compromise of over 40 million credit card accounts.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2016

Reports of data breaches and cyberattacks are serious, but what happens when those claims are untrue? According to Krebs on Security , last week, several identity theft protection companies incorrectly named Dropbox as the source of a data breach that compromised nearly 73 million usernames and passwords.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 2, 2016

From cybersecurity records gathered via a Freedom of Information Act request, Reuters reported that it remains unclear if the data breaches reported resulted in sensitive data being compromised or funds stolen. Unfortunately, big banks dealing with cybersecurity breaches seem to be a mainstay in recent news.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 20, 2024

David Atkinson , CEO of SenseOn , the cybersecurity firm, explains why financial organisations should understand vulnerabilities, defend against evolving cyber threats and how leveraging technology that can actively flag and isolate serious threats will decrease the damage. So what can firms do to better mitigate this risk?

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online - and protect your family - from data compromise and identity theft? FICO's Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. It's estimated that half of all data breaches occur through third parties.

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