Cybersecurity

Computer security, cybersecurity or information technology security is the protection of computer systems from the theft of or damage to their hardware, software, or electronic data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

New Deals and Digital Expansion Drive Mastercard’s Q2 Revenue Surge
New Deals and Digital Expansion Drive Mastercard’s Q2 Revenue Surge
July 31, 2024  |  Earnings

Playing a hot hand of new deals and balanced global consumer spending, Mastercard posted double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter, as announced in its...

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Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
Defending Against the Scam-Filled Fallout From Digital Disruptions
July 31, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraudsters are drawn to compromised digital ecosystem like ants to a picnic. Bad news for companies creates opportunities for criminals — with disruptions like the...

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Delta Plans Legal Action Amid $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage
Delta Plans Legal Action Amid $500 Million Hit From CrowdStrike Outage
July 31, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Delta Air Lines says a recent, and massive, IT outage will cost it $500 million. That’s according to a report Wednesday (July 31) from Bloomberg News, citing a...

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France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
France Suffers Attack on Broadband Services Amid Olympic Games
July 29, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Amid a worldwide data breach surge, France is dealing with an older-school type of cyberattack. As Bloomberg News reported Monday (July 29), vandals have cut...

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Cyberattacks Present Shipping Industry’s Biggest Threat Since WWII
Cyberattacks Present Shipping Industry’s Biggest Threat Since WWII
July 28, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The shipping sector is reportedly facing a spike in cyberattacks tied to state-sponsored hackers. The industry saw at least 64 cyber incidents last year, the...

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They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July 22
They Said That: Notable Quotables From the Week of July 22
July 26, 2024  |  Technology

It was a week that saw a presidential campaign end, the Summer Olympics begin and the start of banking and payments earnings season. We were...

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Bot? Fraudster? New Technology Finds Legit Users Without Compromising User Experience
Bot? Fraudster? New Technology Finds Legit Users Without Compromising User Experience
July 25, 2024  |  Authentication

The most sustainable and effective business successes frequently come from striking the right balances. And one of the more challenging balances for businesses to strike...

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CrowdStrike Sends $10 Gift Cards to Teammates, Partners After Outage
CrowdStrike Sends $10 Gift Cards to Teammates, Partners After Outage
July 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity company CrowdStrike sent $10 gift cards to IT workers on Tuesday (July 23) in an email acknowledging the additional work it caused for them...

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Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
Crisis as Catalyst: What AT&T, CrowdStrike Incidents Say About Recovery Best Practices
July 24, 2024  |  Connected Economy

Never let a crisis go to waste, as the adage goes. And when it comes to cybersecurity best practices and procedures, recent digital disruptions —...

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