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The role of cybersecurity in financial institutions -protecting against evolving threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cybersecurity is practice of protecting information technology (IT) infrastructure assets such as computers, networks, mobile devices, servers, hardware, software, and data (personal & financial) against attacks, breaches and unauthorised access. for malicious actions by hiding as a reliable person in electronic interaction.

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The Future of Payments Security

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

Criminals use personal and financial data to impersonate customers and add apparent authenticity to a scam. As the digital economy plays an increasing part in our lives, it is vital that electronic payments are secure, convenient, and accessible to all. Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). Online skimming.

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Encrypting files and emails: A beginner’s guide to securing sensitive information

CyberSecurity Insiders

In today’s digital age, sensitive information is constantly being shared and transmitted over various electronic devices and networks. In cybersecurity, encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Why encrypt files and Emails?

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Application Security: Complete Definition, Types & Solutions

eSecurity Planet

Take advantage of CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart) to prevent automated attacks, protect against abuse, improve user experience, ensure authenticity of user-generated data, and ensure that only legitimate user interactions are processed.

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Financial cyberthreats in 2022

SecureList

Security solutions integrated into operating systems, two-factor authentication and other verification measures have helped reduce the number of vulnerable users. We look at phishing threats commonly encountered by users and companies, as well as the dynamics of various Windows and Android-based financial malware.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

Malware, a combination of the terms ‘malicious’ and ‘software,’ includes all malicious programs that intend to exploit computer devices or entire network infrastructures to extract victim’s data, disrupt business operations, or simply, cause chaos. Unfortunately, this could be your computer trying to give away the presence of malware.

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Hospital & Healthcare Technology - Case Study

Approachable Cyber Threats

Category Case Study The healthcare industry is facing an ever-growing cyber threat that has doubled in the last five years. In this case study, we look at vulnerabilities that most impact the industry and how healthcare providers can protect themselves from cyber threats. What can we do about it?