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EquiLend services knocked out by cyber-attack

EquiLend was founded in 2001 by a consortium of 10 major Wall Street firms

Emerging AI tech amplifies ransomware dangers, NCSC warns

The UK is already facing ransomware as its most pressing cyber threat, with criminals continually refining their strategies for greater profitability.

Hong Kong banks take on SMS scammers

The scheme will see participating banks use registered SMS sender IDs with the prefix "#" to send messages to local subscribers of mobile services.

NAB and Microsoft deliver cyber assessment tool for SMEs

The data findings and answers are used to provide participants with tailored, fact-based advice on how to improve cybersecurity for their business.

CyberTech leads the path in this week’s 24 FinTech funding rounds

The biggest sector for the week was CyberTech, which accounted for more deals than any other sector.

Kenya’s Cyber Security In The Digital Landscape

This digital transformation extends beyond the telecommunication and financial sector to the public sector, where the Kenyan government has digitized a substantial portion of its services through the e-citizen platform, offering 14,000 services.

TSB finds over a third of adverts on Facebook Marketplace could be scams

TSB also discovered items advertised as ‘brand new’, for hundreds of pounds less than their real retail price.

CISA seeks public input on secure software development

The update comes as a collaborative effort involving 17 domestic and foreign partners, reflecting the global importance of cybersecurity.

Cloud-native cybersecurity startup Aqua Security raises $60M and remains a unicorn

The company's valuation remains "above" $1 billion

Reinsurers to embrace cyber in 2024, industry boss predicts

The report forecasts that insurers and the public sector will combine to strengthen societal resilience to major cyber events.

Five trends in the UK cyber insurance market

Hundreds of cyberattacks occur every month in the UK, and the increasingly sophisticated methods of threat actors mean organisations of all sizes have been impacted.

Do you know these cybercriminal tactics used against FIs?

Hilligoss shares how these malicious tactics will continue to evolve in 2024 and the actions financial leaders can take to mitigate the risk of a cyberattack.

UBF stresses the role of advancing security in maintaining financial sector leadership

At Threatcasting event organised jointly with Mastercard

WTW launches cyber product aimed at Bermuda market

“WTW Bermuda's optimised process includes integrating arbitration and jurisdiction elements for enhanced clarity and an option for additional comprehensive coverage against regulatory fines and penalties.”

Visa bids to combat token fraud

Tokenization is a powerful fraud-fighting technology

Detecting and Preventing Cybercrime in Islamic banks

These threats not only imperil the safety of financial transactions but also raise ethical and regulatory concerns within the context of Islamic finance.

Dentons Collaborates with PICCASO Privacy Labs and Capgemini on launch of Data Privacy Risk white paper

The paper was compiled by a diverse team of 17 members

UK to bring tech firms to account under new Online Fraud Charter

Barclays, for example, says the the Government should make the prevention of scams mandatory

Hackers blow regulatory whistle over data breach

The SEC rules require US public companies to disclose “material cybersecurity incidents” within four business days of determining that a cybersecurity incident is material.

Channel Islands internet company supports European cybersecurity group

Centr’s General Manager, Peter van Roste said: “We are committed to support the creation of this important development in cybersecurity, and commit to stand by your side.”