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Accellion cyber incident

While the investigation is ongoing, it appears that there is some risk that some limited information may have been viewed by the threat actor.

UAE conducts cyberattack simulation on banking sector

Central Bank tests banks' resilience against cyber threats.

China Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Monthly Update – Jan 2021 Issue

The Civil Code came into force on 1 January 2021, and provides for civil law protection of personal information.

Recent advances address biometric payment card security concerns, Fingerprint Cards says in paper

The key to ensuring security is robust, he argues, is to make sure that attacks are ‘one shot’ attempts, rather than scalable hacks.

70% of UK finance industry hit with cyber-attacks in 2020

The increased use of personal devices by employees, often without sufficient guidance, means sensitive information is being accessed using platforms unprotected by enterprise security infrastructure.

Four Security and Compliance Predictions for the Fintech Industry in 2021

The increased reliance on modern collaboration tools like video, chat and voice coupled with a lax approach to security can bring forth challenges that have the potential to upend businesses.

Coinminers Target Vulnerable Users As Bitcoin Hits All-Time High

Crypto malware or coinminer malware is one of the newer malware threats. Unlike traditional ransomware, it works completely undetected on the user's device, making it particularly insidious.

AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB and KBC to explore deeper tech alliance

The joint venture, Syntech, may also consider other projects aimed at better cybersecurity.

MAS Enhances Guidelines to Combat Heightened Cyber Risks

The revised Guidelines have incorporated feedback received from the public consultation

NZ central bank says it was not specific target of cyberattack

"We have been advised by the third party provider that this wasn't a specific attack on the Reserve Bank, and other users of the file-sharing application were also compromised,"

Willis Towers Watson launches suite of cyber assessments to help clients better manage cyber risk

The Cyber Risk Solutions (CRS) team at Willis Towers Watson offers tailored and flexible risk consulting services that support insurance goals, align cyber risk management with business objectives and deliver cost effective cyber risk resilience.

Why technology and cyber due diligence is key for M&A

Businesses that are performing still want to buy; and those that are suffering, might consider being acquired.

Crypto industry fears impact of proposed Treasury rule

Critics warn US requirement on policing digital currencies is ‘midnight rulemaking’ and would hurt privacy rights

Clampdown on buying Bitcoin comes into force amid warnings it could increase cyber crime

Since then, as fears about the world economy and the stability of official “fiat” currencies such as the pound and dollar grow, bitcoin has soared.

US intelligence task force accuses Russia of cyber-hack

The update on the investigation came in a statement from a task force called the Cyber Unified Coordination Group which was set up to deal with the incident.

BNP Paribas to begin issuing biometric payment cards to all customers within 6 months

Idex Biometrics card tech certified, Fingerprint Cards receives additional volume order

The best facial recognition security cameras of the year

Want a security camera that identifies faces? Here are our favorites.

Banks meet global cybersecurity standards

CBK described this standardization as one of the most prominent globally, saying it contributes to the assessment of expected risks and provides technical or operational solutions which contribute to the management of risks effectively and efficiently.

A Shady Israeli Intel Genius, His Cyber-Spy Van and Million-dollar Deals

The interview, a rare and bizarre event in the shadow world of intelligence, stunned people who knew Dilian from both the army and the business world.

Country, banking long overdue for cyberdefense upgrade

Cyberattacks cannot be treated as harmless games of “tag you’re it.” But figuring out just how to respond proportionally against countries like Russia, China, North Korea and Iran is a challenge that has been debated for decades.

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