29 FinTech funding rounds from the last week that you can’t afford to miss
While Robinhood's massive Series G round may have secured the most headlines last week, InsurTech and PropTech ventures bagged the most capital injections.
Experian exposed the consumer data of 24 million South Africans in a hack
Credit scoring and comparison company Experian may have exposed the private data of 24 million South African customers and 800,000 companies in a cybersecurity breach.
Barclays warns that scams have increased 66% during the Covid-19 pandemic
Scammers increased their activities by 66% in the first six months of 2020, according to new research from Barclays.
Remote workers using personal devices causes rise in cybersecurity risks
Almost a quarter of professionals working from home have used unauthorised devices, which has increased the risk of breaches, according to new research from CybSafe, the London-based cybersecurity software platform.
Covid-19 could make Middle Eastern cybersecurity market skyrocket to $29.9bn by 2025
The coronavirus pandemic could see the cybersecurity market in the Middle East grow from $15.6bn in 2020 to $29.bn by 2025, according to new research.
Netskope builds new data centre in Tel Aviv
Cloud security company Netskope is expanding its Netskope NewEdge network with a new data centre in Tel Aviv.
Ethical hacking platform Cobalt bags $29m
Danish cybersecurity startup Cobalt has secured $29m in a Series B round to fund the further expansion of its services.
The coronavirus has pushed cybersecurity to the top of businesses’ priorities
Cybersecurity has become a key focus area for businesses during the pandemic as the number of hack attacks continue to grow.
Cyware secures $10m in its Series A round to support product enhancements
Cyware, which helps businesses to create a centre for cybersecurity operations, has bagged $10m in its Series A round.
Cybersecurity and InsurTech startups behind many of the 27 rounds raised last week
Of the 27 FinTech companies to raise rounds in the last seven days, cybersecurity and InsurTech companies enjoyed the most cash injections.
