PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Facebook is filing a lawsuit against NSO Group , an Israeli cybersecurity company, alleging that it hacked WhatsApp users, according to CNBC. Although the malware wasn’t able to break through Facebook’s encryption, it did in fact infect users’ phones, which gave NSO Group access to messages after they were decrypted.

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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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FICO

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

As an adult with a serious professional interest in security, I am surprised as to why bright, well-informed data and cybersecurity professionals don’t feel more insecure about the efficacy of biometric information as a security device. Like encryption, however, biometrics are not a silver bullet to stop hackers.

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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. The stolen information includes names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers. When one door closes, another one opens. Or, is it a window?

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Evolve Payment

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explain how Evolve Payment goes above and beyond to secure your data, why we do it, and how it protects your business. Adhering to this philosophy, Evolve Payment also employs advanced encryption protocols, two-factor authentication, and continual monitoring to keep your sensitive data secure.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2016

According to Hacked , not only can attackers utilize the security flaw to obtain unencrypted traffic but also destroy encrypted traffic. “We percent of the Android ecosystem,” security firm Lookout explained in a blog post. We can estimate then that all Android versions running the Linux Kernel 3.6 approximately Android 4.4

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Segpay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This blog will explore the key advancements in biometric data security technologies, their impact on cybersecurity and usability, and the measures being implemented to protect user privacy in a world where criminals are always lurking in the dark, inventing new fraud schemes.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Facebook is filing a lawsuit against NSO Group , an Israeli cybersecurity company, alleging that it hacked WhatsApp users, according to CNBC. Although the malware wasn’t able to break through Facebook’s encryption, it did in fact infect users’ phones, which gave NSO Group access to messages after they were decrypted.

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Cybersecurity Encryption Compromise Governance 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Drew Morin , director of federal cyber security technology and engineering programs at T-Mobile US , reportedly told attendees during a panel session that 5G, like 4G, features encrypted data being carried across mobile networks, and that protective precautions are being baked into the technology to prevent criminals from stealing data.

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Implementing surcharging involves analyzing pricing strategy impact, communicating policies effectively to customers, and reviewing technical considerations, including cybersecurity measures. End-to-end encryption. Implementing end-to-end encryption helps protect sensitive customer data throughout its lifecycle—i.e.,

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Credit Cards PCI DSS Compliance Process 88

CoinRemitter

JULY 2, 2024

This blog will address the important question: Is quantum computing a threat to blockchain security? Blockchain Security Blockchain security refers to using cybersecurity methods to protect against attacks and fraud when using blockchain networks. It allows encryption keys to be shared with very high security.

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Blockchain Security Encryption Transactions 40

FICO

DECEMBER 13, 2017

In our blog series exploring application fraud, we have explored the drivers behind the rapid acceleration of identity-based fraud and the considerations that must be balanced in setting a fraud risk appetite. However, one topic we have not yet broached is the convergence of fraud and cybersecurity.

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Segpay

JUNE 13, 2024

This underscores why businesses must implement robust cybersecurity measures to guarantee secured transactions in this digital landscape. PCI DSS compliance sets industry requirements that safeguard payment card data using encryption, firewalls, and regular security audits. Ultimately, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.

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Exact Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Encryption and tokenization, the process of replacing sensitive data with a non-sensitive token, should be employed to ensure data security. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks Even when cardholder data isn’t stored, security threats exist during the data transmission process.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

According to Sophos’ Naked Security blog, media outlets have accused Russia of trying to tamper with political computer systems in order to breed public distrust and spread false information. The sensitive data, which the Yahoo-like site supposedly did not encrypt, included usernames, email addresses and passwords.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2016

As of Wednesday, Yahoo had officially announced that things were much, much worse than one might have thought — as a new cybersecurity breach has managed to release the personal data of over 1 billion users.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2017

According to a blog post by Consumer Reports , the moves to include this new rating comes as a recent CR Consumer Voices survey found 65 percent of Americans are slightly or completely not confident their personal data is secure and isn’t distributed without their knowledge. Consumer Reports announced Monday (Mar.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

According to Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook’s head of cybersecurity policy, accounts were blocked after a tip from law enforcement raised concerns that they were linked to the Russian state-backed organization and “engaged in coordinated inauthentic behavior, which is banned from our services.”.

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M2P Fintech

JANUARY 22, 2024

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise. In this blog, our experienced engineer, Chandru Chokkalingam , will walk you step-by-step through the intricacies of masking data using Vision framework. More than 6 million data records were exposed worldwide through data breaches and the average cost of a breach reached $ 6.41

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FICO

JANUARY 5, 2021

It’s no surprise that COVID-19 would be one of the subjects that drew readers to the FICO Blog last year, but for the Fraud Protection and Compliance category it wasn’t the only top draw. There is also excitement about converging fraud and financial crimes with cybersecurity, which only heightens the benefits.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 6, 2017

The CB Insights team has published more than 2,600 research briefs on this blog. The Deep Learning Market Map: 60+ Startups Working Across E-Commerce, Cybersecurity, Sales, And More. CYBERSECURITY. The Periodic Table of Cybersecurity Startups. 60+ Cybersecurity Companies Securing The Future Of Digital Identity.

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FinTech Research Cybersecurity Online and Mobile Banking 78

VISTA InfoSec

MAY 19, 2025

But the truth is, your hosting environment is one of the most overlooked yet critical components of a strong cybersecurity strategy. Whether launching your first site or managing a growing online business, understanding the link between hosting and cybersecurity can save you a ton of headaches and money down the road.

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