Consumers most fear identity theft from cyber attacks
With cyber attacks threats rise, customers are most concerned about the threat of identity theft and stolen debit or credit card information.
An anniversary to forget: one year on from the FinCEN files leak
Documents from the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) were leaked to the press and published globally in September 2020. It exposed over 2,100 documents and around $2trn in transactions and showed how some of the world’s largest banks enabled criminals to move dirty money around the globe. A year on, has the industry been able to clean up its act?
CISA unveils tool to help organisations assess insider threat vulnerability risk
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a tool that will allow organisations to assess vulnerability to insider threats and create defence plans.
Identity command centre Alloy hits $1.35bn valuation after Series C close
Digital identity command centre Alloy has secured $100m in its Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $1.35bn.
SecZetta eyes geographical expansion following $20m Series B
Identity risk solutions business SecZetta has secured $20m from a Series B funding round led by SYN Ventures and MassMutual Ventures.
CyberTech giant Snyk extends its Series F round by $75m
Cybersecurity unicorn Snyk has extended its Series F round with an additional $75m in funding, putting its valuation at $8.6bn.
How can firms assess the risks associated with a politically exposed person?
A recent webinar by Alessa by Tier 1 Financial Solutions has examined what constitutes a politically exposed person (PEP) and why relationships with certain PEPs may offer increased financial crime threats.
Quantexa rounds off Series D with BNY Mellon backing
Data and analytics software firm Quantexa has closed off its Series D funding round with a strategic investment from investment banking company BNY Mellon.
Security giant Akamai to acquire Guardicore in $600m deal
Edge security and content deliver firm Akamai Technologies is set to purchase micro-segmentation company Guardicore for a total of $600m.
Cocoon launches its leave compliance tool alongside Series A close
Cocoon has launched the first full-suite software solution that removes complex leave processes, alongside the close of its Series A funding round.
