08/15/2019
Cybercrimes across digital banking platforms alone increased by 75% in 2018 - resulting in losses of over R262 million - according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre’s (Sabric) annual statistics.
08/14/2019
UN experts investigate at least 35 instances in 17 countries
08/14/2019
"Cyber crime is becoming a serious concern in the region like elsewhere across the world," said Mapolao Mokoena, SADC director of infrastructure and services.
08/13/2019
If enacted, the 2019 Draft Measures will have a significant impact on the way that personal information export is regulated and will increase the compliance burden for both domestic and overseas companies that collect personal information from China.
08/13/2019
Over just the last few months alone, hackers and cyberthieves managed to steal roughly $160 million in assorted crypto funds
08/07/2019
The financial sector is the most exposed to ad fraud due to the high pay-out it offers and its popularity as the third-largest app category.
08/06/2019
The cost of obtaining personal information such as address and mobile number is about 300 fils, or about KD 6 monthly.
08/04/2019
Similarly, 81% of UAE investors are bullish on regional stocks
08/03/2019
McWilliams said the FDIC is "monitoring" the cyber defenses and "continuously" testing the safety and structure of banks' networks and firewalls.
08/01/2019
The MAS said the statements made on the site are either false or have been taken out of context and used in a misleading way.
07/29/2019
One of the dominating ongoing trends in 2019 is targeted ransomware attacks.
07/26/2019
Technology such as AI and machine learning is increasingly being used by companies to combat this growing threat
07/16/2019
The company selected Fiserv to provide a comprehensive AML solution that accommodates country-specific regulations and reporting requirements.
07/15/2019
Capgemini found that as digital businesses grow, their risk of cyberattacks exponentially increases
07/08/2019
Digital asset businesses also proved attractive to those looking to exploit an undeveloped regulatory environment
07/08/2019
Solving the cyber security riddle for wealth management firms
78 per cent of small businesses and 92 per cent of mid-sized businesses say cyber security is a priority for them.
07/07/2019
Attacks on enterprise are becoming cheaper and easier for agents to execute, writes BRIAN PINNOCK, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast
07/02/2019
The two-minute video starts with a male customer calling the bank asking for help after his entire account was wiped out after receiving an email that he has to rectify his payment issue by sending his bank details and password.
07/02/2019
Cyberattacks, mostly targeting payment systems, are now one of the most powerful threats, with more than 82 per cent of the companies having been targeted, according to a recent AFP research.
07/01/2019
The service agreements we sign with banks, internet providers and cellular companies allows them to collect a huge amount of our personal data.