Iran-linked hackers found to have targeted US, Israeli maritime and defence firms
Microsoft have shared hackers sympathetic to Iranian national interests have been targeting US and Israeli defence technology and global maritime businesses.
Wiz continues fundraise hot-streak as its valuation hits $6bn
Israel-based cybersecurity platform Wiz has continued its fundraising streak, with a fresh $250m investment, bringing its valuation to $6bn.
SafeStack Academy hopes to expand internationally with fresh funds
SafeStack Academy, which provides people with cybersecurity education, has raised NZD 2.3m ($1.6m).
NatWest could face £340m fine following money laundering neglect
NatWest has pleaded guilty to money laundering failings amounting to £365m from UK-based jeweller Fowler Oldfield.
Climate disclosures to become mandatory in Japan from April 2022
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has revealed it intends to make climate disclosures mandatory for large Japanese companies from April next year.
Elliptic to help banks adopt crypto safely with Series C backing
Elliptic, a cryptoasset risk management provider, has closed its Series C round on $60m, as it bolsters its market position.
Contractors who fail to report breaches can be sued under new US DOJ initiative
A new initiative will allow US government contractors to be accountable in a civil court if they fail to report breaches or maintain required cybersecurity standards.
Virgin Money looks to aid firms’ ESG posture with new app launch
Virgin Money has introduced a new app focused on providing an assessment of a companies’ ESG impacts by measuring, tracking and offering guidance.
CSS removes compliance burdens with launch of new document production tool
RegTech100 company Compliance Solutions Strategies (CSS) has launched its Document Production Centre to help investment managers automate compliance procedures.
Security firm Gabriel nets $12m from SoftBank-led Series A
Sao Paulo-based company Gabriel has snagged $12m from a Series A funding round led by the SoftBank Latin America Fund.
