PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2020

Businesses have good reason to be concerned about data breaches. Cybercriminals’ accomplishments come at the expense of targeted businesses, with a recent study finding that individual data breaches cost firms around the globe an average of $3.92 million in 2019 — a 1.5 percent increase from 2018. Fighting the Phishers.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Not sure where to start if you notice a data breach? Here are seven essential steps to follow Becoming aware that your company has suffered a data breach can be unsettling. Identifying and Containing the Damage Once you have been made aware of a data breach, the first step is to identify and contain the damage.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 12, 2024

Many cyberattacks specifically target people through phishing and other kinds of social engineering. Hackers have often succeeded in breaching password-protected systems through brute force attacks, guessing, or using “keyloggers” that record keystrokes.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we bring you insights from industry leaders regarding the changing dynamics of cybersecurity threats and trends in 2024. “A never-ending stream of data breaches combined with highly sophisticated and technical attacks means the stolen personal information available on the dark web is continuously replenished.

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Fintech Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Cybersecurity has become a critical challenge, and artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative solution. We explore the role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity within fintech, highlighting its capabilities, limitations, and potential future applications. The future of AI in fintech cybersecurity is promising.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 19, 2024

Despite these benefits, video communication has security risks, including the following: Phishing Attacks These attacks often manifest as seemingly legitimate emails, messages, or links, leading unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites. Once you follow the link, you enter a fake login page that captures your information.

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VISTA InfoSec

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Thus, it’s imperative for individuals and organisations navigating the digital world to implement no less than the most robust cybersecurity measures available. The nation’s strategic approach to safeguarding its digital landscape showcases a commitment to innovative and comprehensive cybersecurity mechanisms.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2020

The notice did not say there had been any breach of company data, and it didn’t say if customers had lost anything or what the fraudulent emails had been asking for. The state-owned bank did not comment but told clients in an email that the attack was on some of the employees’ mailboxes.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

. “We are not aware of any data breach at this time,” an Instacart spokesperson told BuzzFeed News. “We Outside of the Instacart platform, attackers may target individuals using phishing or credential stuffing techniques. We take data protection and privacy very seriously.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2020

billion consumer accounts fell victim to data breaches during the first half of 2019 — to the tune of $4 million in lost revenue per breach. Phishing attempts increased approximately 65 percent in 2019, and cost businesses more than $12 billion in stolen funds, victim payouts and opportunity costs. million per breach.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Corporates large and small are “naïve” about their cybersecurity risks, according to a new report. That’s despite 80 percent of CEOs expressing confidence in existing cybersecurity strategies. Meanwhile, 20 percent cited a lost device for the cause of a breach. companies’ cybersecurity measures.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 11, 2024

Phishing attacks continue to plague businesses, with as much as 94 per cent of companies falling victim to this type of cybercrime in the past year alone, according to the latest Egress ‘Email Threat Landscape 2024’ report. Repercussions extend beyond financial losses, significantly impacting individuals within organisations.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 11, 2025

For example, when you share bank account information that enables your customers to make ACH payments to your company, it can also be exposed in the event of a customer’s data breach. In fact, 60% of SMBs go out of business after a security breach. Is there a dedicated individual responsible for monitoring cybersecurity?

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Fintech Review

APRIL 20, 2025

This is where cybertech comes in, the application of advanced cybersecurity technologies to protect digital finance. Cybertech sits at the intersection of cybersecurity and fintech. It covers the tools, platforms, and strategies that defend against data breaches, fraud, identity theft, and financial disruption.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2019

Nearly one year since GDPR came into effect, there remain uncertainties about issues like accountability in cases of data breaches at data sharing partners. Clearly, the threat of a data breach remains strong, and Norton warned it will persist as other jurisdictions begin to implement their own data protection rules.

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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

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

APRIL 3, 2018

Experts say an employee phishing scam is likely to blame for the data breach affecting millions of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor payment cards. Separate reports by the Associated Press also pointed to an email phishing scam as the likely culprit.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI-enhanced attacks are on the rise, leaving many organisations’ cybersecurity unprepared for the volume of new challenges; reveals cyber protection firm, Acronis , in its latest cyber threats report. In fact, it found that AI-enhanced phishing affected 91.1 The post 91.1%

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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

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. The phishing threat is even greater, with attackers more than six times as likely to hit a corporate inbox than a personal one, Google said.

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VISTA InfoSec

AUGUST 8, 2023

But a cybersecurity report shows that 43% of data breaches involve small businesses. In essence, small businesses that ignore cybersecurity only do so at their own peril. Some effects of cybersecurity on your business include: Stealing stored data such as credit card details.

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VISTA InfoSec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Common threats for SMEs include phishing, malware, insider threats, and social engineering. 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.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Common threats for SMEs include phishing, malware, insider threats, and social engineering. 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.

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Fintech News

JUNE 10, 2024

The authorities urge organisations to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to protect against these attacks. Organisations should create and save copies of important files to external and offline storage devices, including immutable copies, to allow for system restoration in the event of a cybersecurity incident.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Companies in the region report a 28 percent rise in cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures. Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Singapore, the cybersecurity landscape saw a significant surge in phishing attempts targeting local entities in 2022.

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

These tokens are generated for each transaction, reducing the risk of data breaches. Generative AI in Security: Advanced Threat Detection: Generative AI is a game-changer in cybersecurity, providing advanced threat detection capabilities. Even if a token is intercepted, it cannot be used for any other transaction.

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EBizCharge

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Now more than ever, businesses are focusing on preventing data breaches and implementing response protocols to mitigate breaches if they occur. According to the 2023 IBM Data Breach Report , the global average cost of data breaches was $4.45 What are data breaches?

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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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In the wake of the massive data breach at Equifax , the embattled credit scoring company announced that the Chief Information Officer, David Webb, and the chief security officer, Susan Mauldin, will both retire. These moves come after the company disclosed a major data breach in which 143 million U.S. told the Wall Street Journal.

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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. The codes set out requirements for developers to make products more resilient against tampering, hacking, and sabotage.

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Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Despite its rapid growth, the APAC region remains the second smallest cyber insurance market globally, S&P Global says, a statement that aligns with findings of a Moody’s survey which revealed strong cybersecurity oversight among APAC players compared to global counterparts. trillion annually by 2025.

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Fintech News

MAY 1, 2025

Data from Verizon Businesss 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report reveal that system intrusion has risen considerably over the past four years, escalating to become the dominant threat pattern across APAC. In 2024, these attacks accounted for 20% of breaches in APAC, marking a 49-point decline from 69% back in 2020.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2017

Eric Chiu, cofounder and president of HyTrust , joined this week’s Hacker Tracker to share insights on the SEC examining the Yahoo breaches, why a selfie app may cause more harm than good and how the U.S. Yahoo disclosed a breach of 500 million users’ data in Sept. America’s Data Breach Problem. SEC Keeps An Eye On Yahoo.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Turning on this feature helps foil the automated brute force attacks that hackers often employ to breach the accounts of uninformed or tragically insouciant wallet owners. The added anonymity provided by such wallets can help prevent phishing and other humancentric attacks that could compromise your funds or personal data.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 29, 2019

Close to 1 billion email accounts were leaked by a marketing company in what some researchers are calling the “biggest and most comprehensive email database” breach ever. Cybersecurity expert Bob Diachenko discovered the breach and contacted the Verifications.io The info did not contain passwords or credit card details.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 16, 2017

The Department of Justice bringing charges against two spies in Russia and two hackers who allegedly took part in the massive data breach that rocked Yahoo recently has now shed light on exactly how these breaches took place. According to Palmore, that initial breach eventually led the exposure of more than 500 million user accounts.

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