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EU officially links Russia to Ghostwriter hacking operation

The European Union has linked Russia to Ghostwriter, a hacking operation that has targeted several high-profile EU officials, journalists and members of the general public.

cheqd said to secure investment ahead of debut product launch

Identity verification platform cheqd has reportedly raised $2.6m in a funding round to support the launch of its platform later this year.

Majority of UK firms attribute recent cyberattacks to tech vulnerabilities

A study by cybersecurity firm Tenable has found that 72% of UK firms have attributed recent cyberattacks to vulnerabilities in technology put in place during the pandemic.

IDEX Biometrics teams up with Union Smart

Fingerprint identification and authentication solution developer IDEX Biometrics has teamed up with Union Smart Card to deploy its services in China. The deal will see...

Saviynt seeks bolstered R&D footprint following $130m investment

US identity solutions provider Saviynt has secured $130m in investment from PNC Bank and HPS Investment Partners.

Why financial institutions may need tools to understand Portuguese for due diligence

To ensure financial institutions understand the risks of doing businesses around the world, having a due diligence and adverse media screening tool that understands Portuguese is vital.

US set to sanction crypto wallets and exchanges in ransomware crackdown

The Biden Administration is expected to begin issuing sanctions against crypto exchanges, wallets and traders used by ransomware groups to crackdown on cyberattacks.

Zūm Rails unveils new anti-fraud tools to strengthen payment security

Open banking firm Zūm Rails has introduced a new set of anti-fraud tools to bolster the security of its Instant Deposit feature on its platform.

Entersekt releases new FIDO authentication tool

Entersekt, which has built a mobile-based authentication and app security software, has enabled FIDO authentication on its platform.

TransUnion to bolster identity capabilities in $3.1bn acquisition

TransUnion, which claims to foster trust between consumers and organisations, has stepped up its efforts around identification verification with $3.1bn acquisition of Neustar.
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