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Director Of National Intelligence Warns Of Coming IoT Security Threat

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According to Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, smart devices are more than an attractive target for hackers for profit — they could also be the launching ground for attacks on U.S. intelligence efforts in the future. “Russia is a full-scope cyber actor that will remain a major threat to U.S.

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FBI Charges Russian National With Running Online Hacker Marketplace

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A Russian national believed to be behind the Deer.io was first exposed as a nest of cybercrime activity in a now removed Digital Shadows report from 2016, according to ZDNet , and those in-tune with cyber-security issues were not shocked to hear of Firsov’s arrest. He was active on cybercrime forums, advertising Deer.io

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Registration for Bank Innovation Israel 2016 Officially Opens

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Bank Innovation Israel 2016 registration has officially opened today. The only Western fintech event in Startup Nation, the 2016 Bank Innovation Israel will take place 1-3 November at the Dan Tel Aviv. The event is presented by Bank Innovation, one of the world’s leading fintech blogs.

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Estonia Shelves Plans For National Cryptocurrency

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Estonia has shelved plans to develop its own national cryptocurrency after the idea prompted criticism by banking authorities and Mario Draghi, the Italian economist and president of the European Central Bank. billion in securities from Russia were processed through the Estonian financial system. In 2012, more than €7.3

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The CFPB Settles With National Credit Adjusters

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The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection announced late last week it settled with the National Credit Adjusters , a private company, as well as its chief executive and part owner Bradley Hochstein. While Security Group said it disagreed with the CFPB, it agreed to pay the fine so that it could close the matter.

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Digital Security 2016: At The Crossroads Of Biometrics, EMV And Mobility?

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It’s been a busy 12 months since the last Money20/20, as new technologies and threats have disrupted the security space time and time again. Similarly, the continued steady global increase in the use of mobile devices helped fuel the development and release of new tools to security companies, as well as access to richer, deeper user data.

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Deep Dive: Striking A Balance In Digital ID Security

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It’s undeniably advantageous to the world economy, with a recent study finding that national digital ID systems could induce GDP growth of up to 13 percent. The Drawbacks of Complex Security. AI Solutions for Balancing Security and Convenience. Blockchain-Based Security Methods. More than 4.5

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