Web application hack attacks jumped by 800% in the first six months of 2020
New research reveals that web application attacks increased by 800% between January and June in 2020, compared to the same period in 2019.
Do these 34 FinTech funding rounds suggest Covid-19 influences investment trends?
Fraud-fighting RegTechs and digital payment providers were among the 34 rounds raised by the FinTech industry last week, areas that are becoming more important during the pandemic.
Cybersecurity platform Ubiq Security secures $6.4m in its seed funding round
Developer-focused security platform Ubiq Security has closed its seed round on $6.4m, as it looks to increase customer acquisition.
FireEye secures $400m in a strategic investment
Intelligence-led security platform FireEye has received a $400m strategic investment led by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities.
SEC votes to simplify financial disclosure requirements
A top financial markets watchdog has voted to adopt amendments that will modernise, simplify and enhance certain financial disclosure requirements in Regulation S-K.
Forter cements unicorn status on the back of $125m Series E round
Fraud fighting RegTech Forter has raised $125m in Series E funding and has achieved a $1.3bn valuation in the process.
US regulators attempt to make it easier for banks to tackle risk
Major US financial markets watchdogs have issued a joint fact sheet to make it easier for banks to tackle risks when it comes to charities and non-profit organisations.
Abnormal Security raises $40m to bolster its team after strong year of growth
Email security company Abnormal Security has closed its Series B round on $40m, to grow the size of its team.
The FCA confirms updated guidelines to support credit customers through the pandemic
A City watchdog has confirmed that it has updated the guidance to support and protect vulnerable customers during the coronavirus crisis.
NCA calls for reform to better flag money laundering
The UK's National Crime Agency has called for an overhaul of the money laundering reporting system to deal with low-quality or unnecessary warnings.
