FICO

JANUARY 25, 2018

In a previous blog , I defined what is meant by a security or cybersecurity posture. Cyber attacks and data breaches are daily occurrences and the consequences for a company that falls victim can be significant and include: Brand damage and reputation loss. We’ll discuss this specific aspect more in an upcoming blog post.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2017

Security experts are practically begging corporates to get serious with cybersecurity. Google is a vocal player in the fight for enterprise cybersecurity. Spam, Google wrote in a Security Blog post , is certainly the most common cyberattack to hit an email inbox. But the research and the warnings may be falling on deaf ears.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

New research from Kaspersky Lab shows that the average cost of experiencing a data breach globally is on the rise. The company found that breaches now amount to $1.23 In addition, North America is the most expensive location for an SMB to suffer a data breach compared to all seven regions in the study. million in 2017.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

“In one of the most damaging Media File Jacking attacks, a malicious actor can manipulate an invoice sent by a vendor to a customer, to trick the customer into making a payment to an illegitimate account,” Symantec said in its blog post at the time.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

Adherence to these regulations is paramount for safeguarding sensitive patient information from data breaches and cyber attacks. From March 2021 to March 2022, the average cost of a data breach in healthcare was over $10 million, up from $9.23 Thus, protecting EHRs is crucial to avoid data breaches from hackers. million people.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2017

It’s a job seeker’s market when it comes to cybersecurity expertise, according to a new report from employee-employer matching company Indeed, and Apple tops the list of best U.S. corporations seeking to fill cybersecurity roles. Indeed announced today (Jan. 25) its ranking of the 10 best U.S. hit an all-time high last year.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In todays blog we will explore the skills and Data Protection Officer qualifications required for selecting a qualified DPO, but before that lets get started by understanding the responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer. Expertise to assess and mitigate data privacy risks to ensure the organization remains protected from breaches.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2017

We Heart It , the image sharing website, disclosed late last week that there was a potential cybersecurity breach that may have impacted more than 8 million accounts. In a blog post , the company announced news that the data breach may have happened several years ago, but that it was only recently alerted to the cyberattack.

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Cardfellow

APRIL 27, 2025

Many businesses find PCI compliance confusing and frustrating, and there are times when it feels like you need a degree in cybersecurity just to understand what the standard wants you to do. The change is the addition of the Customized Approach, targeted toward larger businesses that have in-house cybersecurity teams.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2018

Instead, startups in the payments processing, commercial card and cybersecurity market landed the top rounds of the week — with one company securing a $3 billion valuation with its massive investment. According to the firm, it hopes to address the impending talent shortage in the enterprise cybersecurity market. Drip Capital.

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FICO

JULY 11, 2018

Information security teams around the world are working hard to protect their businesses from data breaches and other threats. caption id="attachment_35708" align="aligncenter" width="582"] Source: FICO Blog[/caption]. The post Too Many UK Firms Think Their Cybersecurity Is Tops appeared first on FICO. EST, 08.00 PDT, 16.00

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

FICO's Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. He was interviewed in conjunction with his talk at the US Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Series , where he spoke about cyber risk and third-party risk management.

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

FICO’s Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. He was interviewed in conjunction with his talk at the US Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Series , where he spoke about cyber risk and third-party risk management. . by FICO.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

In other news, Ledger , the crypto wallet maker, reported a data breach that resulted in the exposure of 1 million email addresses and other data, according to a blog post on the company’s website. In addition to email addresses, the data accessed included names, phone numbers, ordered products and postal addresses.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Corporate cybersecurity is an ever-increasing focus of government entities, with the U.S. Late last week, the FTC rolled out a series of informational resources for nonprofits and small businesses (SMBs) to heighten awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats and how to mitigate them.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

Google issued a stark warning last week about the state of cybersecurity: Phishing attacks are on the rise and continue to take advantage of vulnerabilities resulting from the global pandemic. The warning coincided with separate reports related to Google and cybersecurity. Taking into account the estimated 30.2

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

In other news, Ledger , the crypto wallet maker, reported a data breach that resulted in the exposure of 1 million email addresses and other data, according to a blog post on the company’s website. In addition to email addresses, the data accessed included names, phone numbers, ordered products and postal addresses.

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PYMNTS

JULY 9, 2018

Timehop , the mobile app that gathers photos from social media, disclosed on Monday (July 9) that it was the subject of a data breach. In a blog post, the company said that on July 4 it experienced a network intrusion that led to a breach of some of its customers’ data.

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PYMNTS

MAY 2, 2019

Organizations are ramping up cybersecurity investments in response to the ever-climbing threat of data breaches and cyberattacks. The company commissioned Spiceworks to survey 600 security and IT leaders about their biggest concerns and areas of focus in supply chain cybersecurity. million business email compromise scam.

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FICO

AUGUST 27, 2019

A growing percentage of cybersecurity incidents against businesses are the result of initial compromises against third parties, allowing malicious actors to gain access through a trusted relationship, move laterally and escalate privileges, and ultimately attain their target. This risk is highlighted in a new report by the U.S.

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Cardfellow

MAY 3, 2025

PCI standards are designed to increase security and minimize risk of things like data breaches. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to data breaches, since they often dont have dedicated cybersecurity staff. The post Help with PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire appeared first on CardFellow Credit Card Processing Blog.

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FICO

JUNE 20, 2016

Data breach notifications. Penalties for breaches. If you’re looking for quick-and-dirty, this highlights blog from Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society is a good, short read. Cybersecurity: Time Is of the Essence. Today, trust is often in short supply in the data world, particularly when a breach occurs.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The technology is considered a potential game-changer during a time of increasing cybersecurity breaches. Samsung published a blog post last year stating smartphones had the best security for blockchain and cryptocurrency. The South Korean company’s blockchain task force was working on an ethereum-based blockchain network.

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M2P Fintech

MARCH 24, 2025

by 2033 and in this blog, we are detailing what is setting the stage for it. Emphasis on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Digital lending faces rising threats: data breaches from hacking, fraud via synthetic identities, account takeovers exploiting weak security , ransomware disrupting operations, and insider threats.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Either way, these sayings aren’t so encouraging when it comes to cybersecurity. You don’t have to look far to see security flaws leading to massive data breaches. Mark Warner (D-VA) is pointing the finger at Yahoo for the breach taking place and has accused Mayer of knowing about the breach since July. Or, is it a window?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2016

According to a report from cybersecurity firm Symantec, the attack mirrors tactics used by the unidentified group that orchestrated an $81 million hack of Bangladesh’s central bank earlier this year. The payment system of handbag company Vera Bradley may have been compromised by a massive data breach last month. and Ukraine.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 28, 2016

According to LeakedSource, which indexes hacked credentials from data breaches, the credentials are being traded on the dark web for about 10 bitcoin a pop, or a little under $6,000. Much like Deutsche Telekom, Twitter remained adamant that its systems were not breached.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2016

This service is designed to send network administrators notifications when Google detects any harmful or malicious URLs attempting to hit their network, as well as potential security breaches. The whole process takes a median of three days. This is a better experience for webmasters and their audience.”.

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FICO

JANUARY 8, 2018

One of the newer applications of artificial intelligence rose to the top of the Fraud & Security blog last year: anti-money laundering. Readers were also keenly interested in learning more about cybersecurity and ATM compromise trends. What Is a Cybersecurity Posture? AI Meets AML: How Smart Analytics Fight Money Laundering.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2019

” The leaky server was found by cybersecurity consulting firm Twelve Security, and subsequently revealed in a blog post. The information was then independently verified by reporters from the IPVM blog , which is focused on video surveillance products. The breach affected 850 locations along the east coast of the U.S.

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FICO

AUGUST 28, 2018

Welcome to the final blog in the series recapping Cyber Risk, Cyber Ratings and Cyber Risk Transfer at FICO World 2018 , and my conversation with the session’s three panellists: Josh Ladeau , CISSP, Global Head of Cyber, Aspen Insurance. Sasha Romanosky , Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2018

One bank says it warned Ticketmaster about a malicious software breach that leaked the personal information of tens of thousands of customers months before the company alerted the public. Ticketmaster previously said that it did not identify the breach until June 23. Last month, Ticketmaster U.K.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 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 cant be emphasized enough. How can SMEs protect themselves from cyber attacks?

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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. How can SMEs protect themselves from cyber attacks?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2019

The report noted that Yakov Shafranovich, a contributor at the Nightwatch Cybersecurity firm, spotted the vulnerability three years ago, but at the time Google said it wasn’t a bug and was working as intended. In a recent blog post, Shafranovich said the Chrome 70 update only removed a portion, but that the vulnerability still exists.

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FICO

JULY 30, 2018

It’s a go-to quote because it’s true — and I can’t think of a more applicable area than enterprise cybersecurity risk. His topics of interest include data breach litigation, the cost of data breaches and cyber insurance, and how premiums are calculated. I’ll be posting blogs two and three in the next couple of weeks.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In my recent blog, “Real talk: The imminent and very real danger of IoT,” I wrote: Due to lack of security features, creating an IoT botnet is a great deal easier than phishing users to compromise PCs. In light of the recent Dyn attack , will 2017 be the year that your IoT device will turn on you? Think Westworld , Humans , Terminator.)

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