03/27/2020
Super scammers pose as authorities
One superannuation member the scammers would not have hoped to answer their unsolicited calls is Argurion Finance Group principal Chris Craggs.
Cyber Security
03/27/2020
FraudWatch International to Actively Target and Take-Down COVID-19 Online Scams
They use COVID-19 as the theme to lure victims into opening malicious attachments or visit fraudulent websites to disclose personal information or credit card details.
03/27/2020
With Opportunity Comes Vulnerability
As the IIoT creates highly complex networks, manufacturers face far more cybersecurity risk.
03/27/2020
Singapore most exposed, but also most prepared in cybersecurity: Deloitte
With a high internet adoption rate, the city-state faces the highest cybersecurity risk in Asia-Pacific, but it is also the most prepared to deal with it in terms of policies and organisational readiness, according to Deloitte's Cyber Smart Index.
03/26/2020
Kenya cyber attacks up by half to 37m in one quarter
This was a 47.3 percent increase as compared to the previous quarter
03/26/2020
Unprecedented spike in cyber attacks since declaration of national disaster
Kaspersky reiterated a number of security tips, including using strong passwords, not sharing passwords, avoiding unprotected or public Wi-Fi and making use of multi-factor authentication where possible.
03/24/2020
As Coronavirus Spreads Globally so are Cybersecurity Threats
In one scam found by Australia’s Cyber Security Centre cybercriminals impersonating the government are circulating a link over text, purporting to contain information about coronavirus testing in your region.
03/24/2020
Bank tech vendor Finastra hit with ransomware attack
Most Finastra customers contacted for this story did not respond.
03/24/2020
Coronavirus: Banks prepare against increased cyber-attacks
Experts warn that most often cybercriminals exploit human weakness to penetrate systemic defenses.
03/23/2020
The risks of AI and how to mitigate them
The benefits of AI in accountancy are clear – from intuitive cyber security to help with menial tasks. Could these be outweighed by the threats it poses? Sam Shaw finds out
03/19/2020
Finma says banks are ‘well prepared’ for Covid-19 but warns of cyber risks
The institutions are also well equipped to deal with extreme stress scenarios.
03/17/2020
COVID-19 and cybersecurity
No single event to date has changed the technical threat landscape more than the consequences and impacts developing around COVID-19.
03/12/2020
Cybersecurity challenges for family offices: FWR Family Office Fintech Summit
Wealth owners place a premium on personal privacy, and family office have a responsibility to protect not only their clients’ assets but also their confidential information.
03/11/2020
CBI Thematic Review Of Cyber Security - Key Findings
The Central Bank of Ireland recently completed a thematic inspection on cybersecurity risk in the asset management sector and has now issued an industry letter outlining the key findings identified.
03/10/2020
Cybersecurity challenges for family offices: FWR Family Office Fintech Summit
Wealth owners place a premium on personal privacy, and family office have a responsibility to protect not only their clients’ assets but also their confidential information.
03/09/2020
An Exiled Chinese Billionaire And The Duty Of Reasonable Care
Cyber vigilance is the new normal.
03/09/2020
FATF Guidance on digital identity
Assurance levels measure the level of confidence in the reliability and independence of a digital ID system
03/09/2020
Advanced Tech Needs More Ethical Consideration & Security
Unintended consequences and risks need board-level attention and action.
03/06/2020
Radius Bank on digital banking and cybersecurity
The business assumed its current name in 2014, a decision that coincided with a major transformation that closed every brick-and-mortar branch except one and evolved it into a digital-first organisation.
03/05/2020
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Report Highlights Size, Scale and Monetary Exposure of Global Cybercrime Networks
This global, networked pattern of cybercrime is further reflected in mobile attack rate growth, which is heavily influenced by a global bot attack targeting mobile app registrations.