More depth needed to protect against cyberattacks, US Attorney General claims
US Attorney General Merrick Garland has said the country’s private industry needs to enact better safeguards to avoid consequences in the event of a cyberattack.
Illumio bolsters unicorn status with Thoma Bravo-backed $225m Series F
Cybersecurity company Illumio has grown its valuation to $2.75bn after it raked in $225m in a Series F funding round.
HKMA unveils new guide to aid banks with RegTech solution implementation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has introduced a Regtech Adoption Practice Guide that aims to offer banks with guidance on how to implement RegTech solutions.
European Banking Authority issues guidance on ESG risks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued new guidance for financial institutions to bolster plans for ESG-related risks.
Brazilian healthcare firm Grupo Fleury suffers significant ransomware attack
Sao Paulo-based medical diagnostics company Grupo Fleury has revealed it has suffered a ransomware attack that has led to it taking its systems offline.
ESMA proposes changes to supervisory fees
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released technical advice to the European Commission on the supervisory fees charged to credit rating agencies (CRAs).
Cyber innovator John McAfee dead at 75 following suspected suicide
John McAfee - founder of antivirus software giant McAfee – has died aged 75.
Japanese report offers recommendations on promoting sustainable finance
A report by a panel set up by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has provided recommendations on how to promote sustainable finance in the country.
Kinectify teams with SCCG Management to bring AML and KYC to gaming
RegTech company Kinectify hopes to bring improved KYC and AML to the gaming industry through its new partnership with SCCG Management.
Transmit Security raises “largest Series A round in cybersecurity history” to boost passwordless adoption
With a mission to get rid of passwords, Transmit Security raised a massive $543m in Series A funding at $2.2bn pre-money valuation, touting it as the largest Series A investment in cybersecurity history and one of the highest valuations for a bootstrapped company.
