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JULY 16, 2019

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin believes that Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency could pose as a national security threat. In a press conference on Monday (July 15), Mnuchin warned that Libra “could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financiers” and that it was a “national security issue.”.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Social media platforms are infested with phonies, and not just your best friend’s irritating co-worker (although he totally is). This is about the fact that fake identities comprise 25 percent of new social media accounts created every day, and that 53 percent of all social media logins are fraudulent , according to a recent study.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

A database of nearly a quarter-million YouTube, Instagram and TikTok public profiles that was held by a now-shuttered company called Deep Social has made its way onto the Dark Web, The Next Web reported on Thursday (Aug. The news site attributed information about the data exposure to researcher Bob Diachenko of security firm Comparitech.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In a bit of high-tech saber-rattling, Facebook is threatening to pull the plug on its social media platform in the European Union if a controversial decision by Irish regulators is allowed to stand. according to Metro. according to Metro. That could prove to be “immensely complicated,” the Times reported, and likely highly expensive.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

Twitter, the microblogging website operator, saw its stock tank in trading on Tuesday (Dec. Twitter said it fixed that security vulnerability on Nov. While we cannot confirm intent or attribution for certain, it is possible that some of these IP addresses may have ties to state-sponsored actors,” the social media company said.

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JUNE 14, 2019

And the idea is to take advantage of the ongoing rise of mobile commerce and social media to create, in essence, digital communities centered around pets — and not just ones that spark to life when little Fido goes missing, or plots an escape from a dog park or a particular section of the beach in the summer. Social Media Aspect.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

As reported in this space , the DSA and DMA cover online marketplaces, social media and other platforms. The outcome, should it come in 2021, would shape how app store and other platforms operate, and whether they promote or hinder competition and innovation in various tech marketplaces. Beyond The Companies .

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To those working in the financial services industry, security is at the core of their business. The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning might help protect business assets, but it is also making it easier for the bad guys to find holes in the security. Security is a big theme at IBM Think this year. Feeling safe.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Criminals seeking to exploit unmet demand for the COVID-19 vaccine are selling doses – many presumably fake – on the "dark web," the portion of the internet dominated by merchants who operate beyond easy reach of law enforcement agencies, the Financial Times reported on Friday (Dec.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

As we mostly are working remotely these days, securing your space when you’re not in the safeguards of the office walls are critical. Perficient places a high value on data security and has several processes and tools in place to protect colleague and client information, but what about the everyday person?

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AUGUST 13, 2019

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced fraud charges against a Brooklyn individual and two of his entities who allegedly engaged in a fraudulent scheme to sell digital securities to investors and to manipulate the market for those securities. federal securities laws.

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JULY 13, 2023

Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

Social media fraud has been on the rise during the past year. Such schemes entail fraudsters falsely advertising offers from restaurants on social media, then duping victims into paying for them and absconding with the funds. Developments From The Mobile Order-Ahead World.

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JULY 10, 2023

Here are several suggestions for tightening security. Takeaway 2 Improving security questions is a good step to take to avoid text-to-speech AI fraud schemes. As we harness the power of AI to enhance operational efficiency, detect patterns, and optimize decision-making processes, financial institutions must remain vigilant.

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JANUARY 27, 2021

The social media company reported $27.19 Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg noted on the call with analysts that Facebook rolled out a new shop tab on Instagram in Q4. billion in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities as of Dec. Facebook, Inc. reported on Wednesday (Jan. billion as of Dec.

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

after the Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO ) ruled that the social media network operator was engaged in “serious breaches of data protection.” Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham confirmed the action with CNBC, saying that Facebook failed to keep the personal information of its users secure.

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JANUARY 29, 2020

Facebook reported a 51 percent spike in its costs and expenses for the full year 2019 — that increase coming as the social media platform faces more questions from regulators and policymakers about its present and planned endeavors. 29), and reported that total costs and expenses hit some $46.71 billion, up 27 percent year over year.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

BMO Harris Bank did itself a favor by being responsive to questions and criticism on social media from customers locked out of their digital accounts with the bank this past week, according to Adrenaline, an experience design company.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Social distancing guidelines, stay-at-home orders and mandated dining room closures around the U.S. This revenue free fall could result in 100,000 restaurants nationwide closing either temporarily or permanently, with 40 percent of all restaurant operators unsure whether they can survive six months into the future.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

That’s what led him to Goodworld, an online platform that removes the friction from digital donations, making them possible (and secure) by using hashtags. Think about it: A person who makes a donation in the public sphere of social media might encourage others to do the same. Portable Hashtag. percent, plus $.30

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JUNE 12, 2018

That according to new documents released yesterday by Congress that contain written responses from the social media company on its data and privacy […].

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JULY 2, 2020

WhatsApp will be allowed to operate its payments service in Brazil once the company formally seeks permission and shows it can operate in the country without putting customers’ data at risk or violating rules intended to preserve competition, the company’s chief central banker said Thursday, according to Reuters. and other countries.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

A string of major disturbances at malls nationwide on the day after Christmas has led police to increase patrols and malls to ramp up security guard presence — in case consumers needed another reason to avoid physical stores. I don’t believe it was a coordinated social media flash mob kind of thing. ‘Tis the season to riot.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

While recognizing that digital currencies do pose risks, including the possibility of imposing “a macro-economic cost,” Haldane argued that a digital currency could mitigate technological constraints on lending, provide additional payments security, and increase stability. “I In other news, the U.S.

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JUNE 3, 2016

Check out who secured venture capital in our breakdown below. Enterprise Security. Ionic Security. It may have begun as a way for individuals to take control of the data they share on social media sites, but Ionic Security has begun to shift its focus to securing the data of enterprises and their employees.

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AUGUST 9, 2020

District Court for the Southern District of California, where TikTok’s American operations are based, as soon as Tuesday (Aug. It also alleges that the administration’s national security justification for the order is untrue. “The operations have emerged. 11), National Public Radio (NPR) reported, citing a source.

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JUNE 29, 2020

SMBs and merchants operating in the EU must comply with strong customer authentication (SCA), which mandates stricter authentication requirements for online and contactless purchases above a certain value. Banco de España, Spain’s central bank, granted the license, which enables RevoluPAY to operate within all 27 EU member countries.

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JUNE 2, 2019

According to Hard Fork , security firm East Security discovered that the hackers sent a phishing email to UpBit users asking for more information from customers regarding a fake sweepstakes payout. East Security believes a North Korean hacking group called Kim Soo-Ki is responsible for the email scam.

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APRIL 23, 2023

Some blame the dilution of the Dodd-Frank provisions, others the lack of oversight by regulators, and others still blame social media for exacerbating the deposit run. Fair Value versus Amortized Cost The amortized cost of assets is the accounting treatment applied to securities known as held-to-maturity, or HTM.

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APRIL 26, 2020

The company also offers tools so farmers and agribusiness leaders can expand their cross-border operations, according to the release. By introducing the blockchain platform, Alshami said in the report that the portal would let sellers find sourcing needs, identify clients, and secure shipment and payments all in one place.

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JANUARY 28, 2021

Generating the funds to pay for their operations often requires novel strategies, however, as most of these organizations can no longer hold in-person galas and other fundraising events. Social media-based campaigns are also proving to be especially useful during the health crisis.

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JANUARY 21, 2019

During its investigation, Sixgill discovered that $250,000 of Fortnite items were sold on eBay in the last 60 days, with operations being conducted around the globe in Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic and English. And an estimated 86 percent of the scams were shared via social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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MARCH 27, 2020

District- and state-level limitations are hampering operations, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. It has been a challenge for some companies to secure curfew passes for their delivery staffers, for example. Many users in the country have asked Amazon for assistance on social media regarding the ordering of critical products.

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Insights on Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

To those working in the financial services industry, security is at the core of their business. The rise of artificial intelligence and machine learning might help protect business assets, but it is also making it easier for the bad guys to find holes in the security. Many banks are still operating with legacy systems and applications.

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JUNE 8, 2020

OTC desk operator Sun Xiaoxiao said in a social media post that his accounts had been frozen. In other news, Securitize delivered a “royalty payment” to those who have security tokens of Lottery.com , which has been described as a first for the digital security manager, CoinDesk reported.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) ruled that the social media network operator was engaged in “serious breaches of data protection.”.

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AUGUST 6, 2020

BigCommerce , which works in software for online business operations, saw its value rise by 292 percent after an initial public offering (IPO) for $216 million was priced above a target range, according to a report by Bloomberg. exchange for a company raising at least $100 million, according to Bloomberg’s data. 4) for $24 each.

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