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Breaking the sound barrier

There is a huge cybersecurity talent gap, with millions of jobs going unfilled. Deaf people, who are often underemployed, could be an untapped labor force. Here's how they're hacking their way into cybersecurity careers.

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Perspectives

Latest news about people and tech from around the world

Too small to be ignored? Not anymore. Why shoring up cyber defenses is crucial for small businesses

How to get small businesses organized so they can focus on work, not the business of work

AI in the (virtual) aisles

No barriers, just firewalls

Remote access: For rural entrepreneurs, it’s a struggle to click into the digital economy

Lights, camera, AI: How artificial intelligence is changing Hollywood

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From a treadmill to a threat intelligence powerhouse

An epiphany while exercising sparked the creation of Recorded Future, which finds and tracks potential cyber dangers in real time to keep its customers ahead of the evolving landscape of digital threats.

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Monthly spotlight

Fraud Prevention Month

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She experienced fraud firsthand. Now this founder is building a safer, smarter payments experience for all

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A wolf in sweetheart’s clothing: How romance scammers manipulate their victims — and how we can stay safe

Deep dive
Inside Recorded Future: Startup vibes, classic rock and the future of cybersecurity

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What is threat intelligence? Your guide to keeping your business safe

Q&A
How does Recorded Future find and track cyber threats? Its data science chief explains.

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Navigating the dual challenge of fraud and customer experience

Explainers

A deeper dive into today's big ideas

Digital skimming

How did this old scam evolve for e-commerce?

Why do I keep getting asked to set up a passkey?

Contactless payments

What you need to know about tap and go

How can you spot a social engineering scam?

How does tokenization protect sensitive data?

How will digital currencies issued and backed by central banks work?

Real-time payments

What's driving the momentum toward real-time payments?

What are the benefits to putting your financial data to work?

How do virtual cards work in real life?

Threat intelligence

How threat intelligence works

Press

Latest company news and announcements

March 2025

March 17, 2025

ICBA Payments and Mastercard partner to upgrade customer payment experiences for community banks

February 2025

February 26, 2025

Mastercard names Erin Elofson as division president, Canada

February 26, 2025

Richard R. Verma rejoins Mastercard to oversee Law, Government Affairs & Policy and Franchise, Tim Murphy named vice chair

February 24, 2025

New Mastercard Research: Consumers in Canada worry about the impact of fraud on financial health

INSIGHTS

Explore our latest data and insights

Consumers are prioritizing the ultimate luxury: Wellness

Navigating the dual challenge of fraud and customer experience

New paths to progress: Making financial success accessible for underbanked consumers