Security

Computer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security, refers to the security of computing devices such as computers and smartphones, as well as computer networks such as private and public networks, and the Internet.

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Solana Says Regulated Industries Are Primed for Blockchain Use Cases
Solana Says Regulated Industries Are Primed for Blockchain Use Cases
August 13, 2024  |  Blockchain

Blockchain technology, once synonymous with cryptocurrencies, is expanding into mainstream industries. The $943 billion projected market by 2032 has sparked a debate between public and...

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Cyber Insurers Escape Impact of CrowdStrike Outage
Cyber Insurers Escape Impact of CrowdStrike Outage
August 13, 2024  |  Insurance

Last month’s worldwide tech outage disrupted organizations from airlines to banks to hospitals. However, one sector that seems to have escaped the impact of the...

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Collaborative Defense: The Role of ‘Intelligent Friction’ and AI in Fraud Prevention
Collaborative Defense: The Role of ‘Intelligent Friction’ and AI in Fraud Prevention
August 13, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Every now and then, an executive in the payments business comes up with a catchphrase that captures a complex concept, and you know it’s going...

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Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
August 12, 2024  |  Social Commerce

The lines between social interaction and commerce are increasingly blurred, and they show no signs of separating, at least not anytime soon. “Social commerce takes...

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Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
Putting ‘Scam Dens’ Out of Business Means Using AI to Fight AI
August 09, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud has become, to put it mildly, big business. Featurespace Chief Operating Officer Tim Vanderham told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster in an interview that “when you...

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AI Sector Takes Aim at California Safety Bill
AI Sector Takes Aim at California Safety Bill
August 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A bill in California would require artificial intelligence companies to conduct tests to prevent “catastrophic harm.” However, AI firms are trying to curtail the legislation,...

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Banks and Their Tech Suppliers Face More IT Scrutiny in Europe
Banks and Their Tech Suppliers Face More IT Scrutiny in Europe
August 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Banks and their IT providers will soon face tougher scrutiny in the European Union (EU). That’s because of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which...

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GenAI Tools Show Promise of Reducing Payments Fraud by 85%
GenAI Tools Show Promise of Reducing Payments Fraud by 85%
August 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The landscape of payments fraud is undergoing a shift as traditional detection methods become increasingly inadequate against sophisticated fraud schemes. Conventional rules-based systems, relying on...

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Zest AI Launches Fraud Detection Solution
Zest AI Launches Fraud Detection Solution
August 07, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Zest AI unveiled a tool to identify fraudulent activity during the loan decisioning process. Zest Project is designed to use artificial intelligence to respond to...

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