Data and information management

The most sophisticated cyberattacks can begin with something as simple as a text message.

It's the latest move in an industry shift toward more secure sharing of bank account data with fintechs and away from screen scraping.

The risk is growing that criminals or hostile nations could use quantum computing to hack into the ledger systems that control bitcoin and other digital currencies.

The social network and PayPal are both urging consumers to take steps to prevent transactions from displaying the user's physical address.

Migrating to the cloud exposes the pivotal role of identity in the smooth operation of applications, and how it creates unique challenges, says Strata Identity's Eric Olden.

The risk is growing that criminals or hostile nations could use quantum computing to hack into the ledger systems that control bitcoin and other digital currencies.

There is no doubt 2020 was a year of contactless transactions. But what implications do contactless payments present when it comes to security?

Bank of America is devoting more resources to fighting cyberattacks after seeing a jump in threats amid the pandemic.

Some say Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are too slow to investigate grievances, prompting more complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But the big three say other forces are at work.

Incumbents have access to tons of information on consumers, but developing the means to analyze and act on it requires a strategic change, says Icon Solutions' Simon Wilson.