French, EU cybersecurity heads stress greater cooperation, resources importance
The heads of the European and the French cybersecurity agencies have called for a greater level of cooperation and more resources to compete in the cybersecurity spending race.
Cybercrime cases continue to rise as Belgium becomes most recent victim
The company that provides internet services for Belgium’s parliament, government departments, universities and scientific institutions has suffered a cyberattack.
UK passes bill aimed at protecting against harmful foreign investments
The UK government has passed a bill that would give it the ability to intervene in foreign direct investments that could negatively impact the country.
Ecommerce fraud losses of $20bn expected in 2021, China to be key fraud market
A new study by Juniper Research has highlighted it expects over $20bn in ecommerce losses this year due to online payment fraud – a rise of 18% compared to 2020.
President Biden rolls out 100-day plan to bolster US grid cybersecurity
US President Joe Biden has announced a 100-day plan focused on rapidly strengthening US power grid cybersecurity.
SailPoint joins UK investment body to bolster fight against cyber crime
Identity security firm SailPoint has become a member of The Investment Association – a trade organisation that represents UK investment managers and asset management firms.
APRA guidance offers support on tackling climate-related financial risks
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has issued a draft practice guide to banks, superannuation trustees and insures on managing climate-linked financial risks.
The west is facing a ‘moment of reckoning’ on cybersecurity, GCHQ chief warns
The head of GCHQ has claimed the UK and its allies face a ‘moment of reckoning’ where the global direction of cybersecurity may not be ‘shaped and controlled by the west’.
CluedIn eyes expanded global footprint following $15m Series A
Danish data management company CluedIn has raised $15m from a Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital.
US eyes greater cyber influence with new Cyber Diplomacy Act bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would create a cyber diplomacy office at the US State Department and boost US influence in global cyberspace.