Ransomware DarkSide made $90m in ransom payments, blockchain firm finds
Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic has discovered the DarkSide ransomware variant made an estimated $90m in ransomware payments since October 2020.
ThreatLocker looks to expand global footprint following $20m Series B
US endpoint security provider ThreatLocker has closed a $20 Series B funding round led by venture capital firm Elephant.
ComplyAdvantage boosts market consolidation with $70m Series C
Financial crime detection firm ComplyAdvantage has secured $20m from Goldman Sachs Growth Equity through an extended Series C round.
Modularbank, Veriff partner to bolster ID verification and KYC capabilities
Estonian core banking provider Modularbank has teamed with identity verification software company and compatriot Veriff to boost its compliance and know-your-customer (KYC) offering.
FBI report finds staggering cybercrime complaint increase over 2020-2021
A report by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has found cybercrime complaints hiked by 100% over a 14-month period.
DarkSide ransomware shuts down on back of US pressure, lost server access
The DarkSide ransomware variant that was responsible for bringing operations at a US pipeline to a standstill last week has allegedly shut down.
Is data the silver bullet in tackling financial crime?
As the world continues the shift to digital, getting to grips with the threat of financial crime looms large in the minds of banks. But data could be the key solution.
How will AI and automation disrupt the KYC and onboarding process for FinTech firms?
While banks have traditionally had a large workforce to complete the manual processes required for know your customer (KYC) and onboarding processes, embracing automation and modern technology is the way ahead. But where does that leave the future of RegTech?
Significant ransomware attack causes Irish healthcare IT shutdown
Ireland’s healthcare service has temporarily been forced to shut down its computer systems as a precaution following a significant ransomware attack.
AXA suffers ransomware attack following ransom payments support removal
Insurance juggernaut AXA has suffered a cyberattack that saw it lose 3 terabytes (TB) of sensitive data from its Asian operations.