Chinese banking watchdog warns of scam risks in the metaverse
The Chinese Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has warned of the potential for scams in the metaverse.
The dark link between money laundering and modern slavery
Money laundering and modern slavery may not seem to have many clear connections at first glance. However, there is more than meets the eye on this topic.
Cyble closes Series A with $10m funding haul
Cybersecurity intelligence company Cyble has secured $10m from a Series A financing raise led by Blackbird.
Astrix Security lands $15m in early-stage funding
Israeli cybersecurity startup Astrix Security has raked in $15m in early-stage funding to develop technology to help firms secure third-party app integrations.
How can insurers identify and prevent vehicle crime?
Car accidents and vehicle breakdowns are an unfortunate but mostly unavoidable part of life for the global population. However, victims in these cases can someone be easy targets for scam artists.
Malware attacks fell in 2021 but became more sophisticated, study finds
A recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found that while the number of mobile malware hacks declined last year, the attacks became more sophisticated.
eSentire secures the horn following $325m financing
Canadian cybersecurity firm eSentire has bagged $325m in new financing to push its valuation past $1bn.
Ad fraud loss to reach $68bn in 2022
The value of digital advertising spend lost to fraud is expected to reach $68bn globally this year, a report from Juniper Research claims.
Beyond Identity secures unicorn status following $100m Series C
Identity management solution provider Beyond Identity has raised $100m in a Series C funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
Do crypto assets pose a global threat to financial stability?
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has claimed that the crypto assets market could pose a serious threat to financial stability if regulators fail to take action.