10/19/2022
Advisers have to stay alert of scammers
Scammers approach their victims by all means necessary, such as text messages, WhatsApp or phone calls.
Cyber Security
10/18/2022
FSB bids for greater convergence in cyber incident reporting
Growing interconnectedness of the financial system increases the likelihood of a cyber incident at one financial institution, or an incident at one of its third-party service providers, having spill-over effects across borders and sectors, warns the board
10/17/2022
New European Union cybersecurity proposal takes aim at cybercrime
The proposed legislation, which was unveiled by the European Commission earlier this month, mandates that products are designed, developed and produced in ways that mitigate cybersecurity risks.
10/14/2022
Cybersecurity Survey of State CISOs Identifies Many Positive Trends
While talent challenges overshadow budgetary concerns, and whole-of-government efforts accelerate.
10/13/2022
Cyber threats remain top concern for business leaders – report
Large increases were seen in concerns about oil and energy costs (a 16-point jump from last year’s 40%) and supply chain risks (54%, up from 43%).
10/12/2022
Kaspersky: Southeast Asia Saw More Phishing Attacks in 1H 2022 Than All of 2021
The end goal of a phishing attack is to steal credentials – particularly financial and login information – to steal money or compromise an entire organisation.
10/10/2022
Singtel’s Australian IT services unit Dialog reports cyber security incident
There is also no evidence of any link between this incident and the recent Optus security breach which exposed the details of 9.8 million former and current customers.
10/10/2022
Evolution of technology paramount for open banking: Frollo
The challenge for banks and other associations is how to balance the need for information while assuring customers that data is safe.
10/06/2022
ClearSale: Data Breaches and Identity Theft Are Fuelling E-Commerce Fraud
Fighting fraud is unfortunately not as straightforward as it once was, but it’s possible to protect your business and your customers.
10/05/2022
Mosaic adds excess technology E&O coverage to cyber
Its six lines of business launched to date include: transactional liability, cyber, political risk, political violence, financial institutions, and professional lines.
10/04/2022
The cost-of-living crisis scams targeting the most vulnerable
Given the cost-of-living crisis has taken an even firmer hold in the months since this data was gathered, it is likely these numbers have risen further still as new targeted scams appear.
10/04/2022
Proofpoint study reveals employee cybersecurity negligence is putting Middle East organizations at risk in hybrid work environments
Over a third of UAE and KSA employees admit they would take documents with them to their next job
09/30/2022
Assistance for businesses to invest more in cyber security
MITA chairman and Civil Service chief Tony Sultana said MITA had become a point of national reference in technology because of its work in the past years.
09/30/2022
Banks prepare for cyber-battle to promote cybersecurity awareness
During the virtual tournament, financial institutions that are members of FS-ISAC will battle it out to see who is better equipped to protect their data and customers from cyberattacks.
09/29/2022
Biometric technology set to improve financial risk
The past decade has seen technology play a part in the verification of identity (VOI) process
09/23/2022
Deutsche Bank partners with Visa to prevent fraud in online retail
With the solution from Visa and Cybersource, we are offering merchants a whole new form of risk management.
09/23/2022
CERT.JE sets out programme for Cyber Awareness Month
Cyber threats are only increasing, and we need to see a step change in how we respond if we are to bring Jersey up to an international standard and protect islanders and businesses from cyber crime and fraud.
09/23/2022
Allurity snaps up Aiuken Cybersecurity
Aiuken brings unique expertise, a scalable tech platform and high ambitions and we are committed to supporting them to reach their full potential.
09/21/2022
Revolut breach exposes data of over 50,000 customers
Revolut states that all card data was hashed and that no PINs or passwords were accessed.
09/20/2022
Chains.com integrates Fireblocks to protect digital assets against cyber threats
Fireblocks’s multi-layer technology that combines MPC cryptography with hardware insolation prevents cyber-attacks, internal collusion, and human error.