How can we remain cybersecure in the age of mass online participation?
As the number of people using services online has ballooned over the last year due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the threat posed by cybercriminals around the world has grown even stronger. How can companies and governments alike deal with this coming storm?
Signicat acquires Encap Security to integrate mobile identity, authentication
Norwegian digital identity specialist Signicat has bought customer authentication compatriot Encap Security for an undisclosed fee.
HSBC UK introduces fraud awareness app to bolster business safety
HSBC UK has launched a fraud awareness app to provide companies with news on emerging scams in real-time as well as tips and advice.
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.
HeyTrade to implement Veriff’s identity verification technology
Investing platform HeyTrade has implemented Veriff’s global identity verification services as part of a new deal to improve onboarding.
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.