Cybercriminal forum offers $100k prize for stealing cryptocurrency assets
A Russian-speaking cybercriminal forum has hosted a contest for cybercriminals to provide methods for targeting cryptocurrency-related technology.
Sweden temporarily closes infectious diseases database due to hack attempts
The Swedish Public Health Agency temporarily closed down the country’s infectious diseases database SmiNet following several hacking attempts.
US confirms JBS Foods ransomware cyberattack likely Russia-linked
The US has confirmed that the cyberattack on food processing company JBS Foods was a ransomware attack likely coordinated by a Russian group.
How cybersecurity startups and neobanks scooped the most funds among last week’s 42 investment...
While Covid-19 continues to haunt us, the FinTech industry continues to rake in millions of dollars. Neobanks and cybersecurity companies were the top-scoring sectors to raise investment among the 42 rounds that FinTech Global reported on last week.
Interpol diverts $83m of online fraud from cybercriminals
Interpol claims it has intercepted $83m belonging to victims of online financial crime from being transferred into the accounts of their hackers.
JBS Foods halts production following multinational cyberattack
Food processing giant JBS Foods has closed down production at multiple sites globally following a cyberattack.
Fraudio looks to continue expansion following $3.3m seed round
Dutch payment fraud detection firm Fraudio has bagged $3.3m in a seed funding round.
Wiz said to raise a further $120m, just months after closing a $130m Series...
Wiz, an Israel-based could infrastructure protection company, has reportedly raised a fresh $120m, just months after bagging $130m in its Series B.
Japan suffers large cyberattacks following government, airport hacks
Japan has experienced two recent cyberattacks that were directed at the Fujitsu company and Greater Tokyo-based Narita Airport.
SAM Seamless raises $20m in its Series B
SAM Seamless Network, a cybersecurity platform aimed at SMBs, has bagged $20m in its Series B funding round.
