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E-Verify’s “SSN Lock” is Nothing of the Sort

Krebs on Security

One of the most-read advice columns on this site is a 2018 piece called “ Plant Your Flag, Mark Your Territory ,” which tried to impress upon readers the importance of creating accounts at websites like those at the Social Security Administration , the IRS and others before crooks do it for you.

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Identifying E-signature Requirements to Accelerate Digital Adoption and Meet Global Compliance

AIIM

Hence the concept of electronic identification and trust services ( eIDAS ) as defined in EU regulation 910/2014 is centered around trust and security and certificate-based signing. Allianz – a global financial services and insurance company – is one of those organizations which had to rethink their approach on e-signatures.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Internet As A Pen Test

ForAllSecure

Chris Gray of Deep Watch talks about the view from the inside of a virtual SOC, the ability to see threats against a large number of SMB organizations, and the changes to cyber insurance we’re seeing as a result. A lot of SMBs do not have security operations centers or SOCs. They can provide that additional security, remotely.

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Hacked Data Broker Accounts Fueled Phony COVID Loans, Unemployment Claims

Krebs on Security

A group of thieves thought to be responsible for collecting millions in fraudulent small business loans and unemployment insurance benefits from COVID-19 economic relief efforts gathered personal data on people and businesses they were impersonating by leveraging several compromised accounts at a little-known U.S.

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Top MDR Services for 2021

eSecurity Planet

These services are managed by outsourced teams of experts to help remove some of the need for dedicated onsite security staff and to decrease the amount of day-to-day work for their clients. The company currently secures $5.7 Every client receives a dedicated security advisor to streamline questions and support. Secureworks.

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Best Fraud Management Systems & Detection Tools in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Banks, financial services, and insurance companies are especially vulnerable to fraud due to their access to large amounts of money and sensitive information for customers and employees alike. Take a look at Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions for 2022. Through these features and more, businesses can keep their data safe and secure.

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Exploring the AI and data capabilities of watsonx

IBM Big Data Hub

IBM software products are embedding watsonx capabilities across digital labor, IT automation, security, sustainability, and application modernization to help unlock new levels of business value for clients. “IBM’s launch of watsonx was an awakening, and it has inspired us to deliver unprecedented innovations for our clients.”