Red Cross suffers huge cyberattack with over half a million people exposed
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has fallen victim to a big cyberattack which led to 515,000 people having their data seized by hackers.
TypingDNA launches real-time typing biometric verification tool
TypingDNA has released its ActiveLock solution, a typing biometrics-based continuous authentication technology that protects businesses from unauthorised users.
Ukrainian government websites hacked as Russia tensions heighten
A number of Ukrainian government websites have been hacked in what appears to be a coordinated attack as anxieties between Russia and Ukraine continue to climb.
FBI warns people of criminal QR code payment scams
The FBI has issued a warning against malicious quick response (QR) code, with cyber criminals tampering with them to redirect victims to malicious websites that steal login and financial information.
South Korea seeks lighter touch on FinTech investment regulations
The chief of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has revealed he is seeking to ease restrictions on financial firms’ investment in FinTechs.
What does ESG mean for financial institutions?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is increasingly becoming a major talking point for financial institutions, but what does it mean for them?
Singapore introduces measures to strengthen digital banking security
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) are to introduce a set of measures to improve digital banking security.
UK’s NCSC unveils new guidance to help fight phishing scams
The UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) has published new guidance for companies to follow when speaking with customers through phone calls or SMS.
CyberTech company Anitian nets Series B
Anitian, a provider of pre-engineered cloud security and compliance automation, has netted $55m in its Series B round.
Data protection platform Virtru collects $60m
Data protection platform developer Virtru has collected $60m in an investment round as it looks to bolster its team.