Cyber security
Cyber security
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Many businesses are turning to the popular videoconferencing platform to stay connected to employees, but institutions need to think about measures they can take to utilize it safely.
April 28 -
The popular videoconferencing service has been beset by security issues, and some banks have banned employees from using it. Are they overreacting?
April 23 -
Small-business owners applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loans could see another applicant's information if they hit the back button.
April 22 -
As phishing and other attacks mount, a personal ID number can act as a second authentication factor, says LogRhythm Labs' James Carder.
April 16 -
Many credit union employees are currently working from home to slow the spread of COVID-19 but this can invite more attacks from cyber criminals.
April 15 -
The most effective way to avoid cloud payment breaches is by dramatically reducing access, says CloudKnox Security's Balaji Parimi.
April 6 -
Hacker emails disguised as pleas for aid have surged in the past month, and they're targeting bank employees and the many others working from home.
March 30 -
Card fraud risks — already soaring prior to the coronavirus outbreak — are changing rapidly as the pandemic deepens, forcing issuers and merchants to rethink protective measures.
March 30 -
What banks need to know about the coronavirus stimulus package; tech vendor Finastra hit with ransomware attack; bank CIOs confront challenge of so many employees working at home; and more from this week's most-read stories.
March 27 -
As companies move work off-site because of the pandemic, a host of issues have arisen around remote access, network monitoring and cybersecurity.
March 24 -
The attack knocked out core and mobile banking systems at several U.S. banks, and Finastra is working to get them up and running.
March 23 -
As Americans embrace social distancing, institutions may be forced to rethink board and annual membership meetings. The change could be lasting.
March 23 -
Fraudsters who claim they work for the agency are taking advantage of coronavirus confusion to try to con consumers out of bank account information and money.
March 18 -
Financial institutions need to alert customers about emails or websites that pretend to offer important COVID-19 information but instead could end up stealing their account numbers or logins.
March 11 -
The challenge has been aligning the data-sharing ecosystem in a way that simplifies access and enhances consumer control while ensuring a high level of security, says Finicity's Steve Smith.
March 6 -
In spite of MGM’s quickly notifying hotel guests impacted by the breach in accordance with applicable state laws, it’s a clear concern that many of the contact details were still valid, particularly the phone numbers, says Shared Assessments' Tom Garrabba.
March 5 -
National Credit Union Administration board member Todd Harper also emphasized the risks of poor succession planning during remarks on Wednesday.
February 26 -
The Payment Card Industry data security standard applies to organizations of all sizes, but has often been seen as an intro to data security for small-business owners who know more about cooking burgers than securing data.
February 25 -
The startup’s tools help banks and consumers deter account takeover in the aftermath of a data breach.
February 20 - LIBOR
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told senators that the central bank is willing to explore a credit-sensitive interest benchmark in addition to the secured overnight financing rate, which some banks say could cause problems during economic stress.
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