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

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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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially vulnerable to these attacks due to limited resources and a lack of cyber security expertise. Understanding the significance of cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring business continuity. What are the most common cyber security threats for SMEs?

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Security Phishing Ransomware Risk Assessment 130

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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Third Party Vendors Cybersecurity Breach Risk Management 110

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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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

What has the CrowdStrike incident, which caused a global IT outage affecting millions of devices, taught us, and what steps need to be taken to ensure a secure payment landscape?” CrowdStrike: A wake-up call On 19 July 2024, a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike hit 8.5

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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.

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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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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. Recovery cost.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 26, 2024

A dangerous new strain of malware has emerged, posing a severe threat to banking app users and leading to significant financial losses and fraud, cybersecurity experts have warned. Snowblind exploits the Linux kernel’s seccomp (secure computing) feature, which limits the system calls an app can make.

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Security Cybersecurity Credential Compromise 110

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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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. Filtering The Inbox.

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Seon

JUNE 27, 2024

Such uncertainty is unwelcome in cybersecurity and fraud. As AI-driven progress continues to surge, questions arise about maintaining its progress over the long term without compromising security. These advancements have changed the way we approach cybersecurity and fraud detection.

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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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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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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

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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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

However, this convenience comes with significant cyber risks that can compromise sensitive information and privacy. Unauthorized Access and Eavesdropping Unprotected or poorly secured meetings can be infiltrated by malicious actors, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive discussions and data.

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Fintech News

MARCH 10, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of Indonesia’s digital revolution, the exponential growth of digital payments has generated an increased demand for robust mobile app security solutions. As financial institutions navigate the challenges of securing sensitive financial information and user data, a great responsibility emerges to safeguard both.

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Digital Payments Security Data Encryption Encryption 107

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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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. Conclusion The ramifications of this breach extend beyond immediate security concerns. 5 / 5 ( 1 vote )

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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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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

In financial services, demand for ease of use and security are sky-high, even for business customers. But for many service providers, achieving one can often mean compromising the other. Greater Security Without Compromising UX. A Regulatory Minefield.

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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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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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Compromise Security Cybersecurity Research 69

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 23, 2024

It is an important part of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) management and something organizations need to be familiar with as they secure their cloud environments and the apps they develop. These storage resources can be compromised and lead to data leaks similar to the unsecure S3 bucket of THSuite reported in 2020.

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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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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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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

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Mastercard has unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-fueled Cyber Secure tool suite, which lets banks evaluate cyber risk throughout their ecosystems and stop possible breaches from occurring, according to a Friday (Oct. 30) announcement emailed to PYMNTS. Mastercard said the world faces a $5.2

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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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Cybersecurity Email Compromise Deepfake Crime 72

Fintech News

MARCH 21, 2024

Densan System, a Japanese information and technology services company, has integrated SEON’s cybersecurity solution to bolster security and streamline user experience on its recently launched ‘PayLabo’ digital payment platform. The PayLabo platform has been able to offer this to its users since its launch.

Payment Service Provider (PSP) 105

Payment Service Provider (PSP) Fraud Prevention Cybersecurity Mitigation 105

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Treasury and Commerce departments are unable to protect their digital databases, lesser organizations would be seemingly hard-pressed to prevent similar security breaches. Justice Department, National Security Agency and the White House. The thinking goes that if the U.S. It includes all five branches of the U.S. The U.S.

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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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Cybersecurity Email Compromise Law Enforcement Business Email Compromise 76

CB Insights

OCTOBER 4, 2018

For companies, the holy grail of data security is being able to operate on encrypted data without compromising its security. Learn about active cyber defense strategies and what they mean for the future of enterprise cybersecurity. get the 39-page cyber defense report. Want the full expert post?

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Because there is such a clear need for the security they offer, it’s unsurprising that there is a dizzying number of crypto wallet options out in the market, ranging from popular software solutions to more exotic custom hardware storage. In particular, look for wallets that let you customize transaction confirmation settings.

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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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