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Cybersecurity and Resiliency Observations

As markets, market participants, and their vendors have increasingly relied on technology, including digital connections and systems, cybersecurity risk management has become essential.

Superyacht Industry is Falling Behind on Cyber Security

Wills agreed that the industry needs to do more and called on designers and builders to implement cyber security into yachts right from the concept stage.

A Cartel Of Notorious Russian Hackers Are Now Attempting To Hack Their Way Into Sub-Saharan Africa’s Banking Sector

The Silence Group is not a new cult in town.

Rich and famous turn to ‘personal cyber security’ to protect phones

Panicked clients seek advice after alleged hack of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ iPhone

TSB issues warning over phone scam

Both customers and non-customers had been targeted and anyone who received a similar call should hang up straight away, Hooker said.

Portuguese hacker says he is behind Angola corruption leaks

Lawyers for a Portuguese computer hacker said on Monday he was responsible for revealing the dealings of Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, a corruption scandal with fallout across Europe and Africa.

Data Protection Commissioner calls for a culture of improvement

The Bailiwick’s Data Protection Commissioner, Emma Martins, notes that changing attitudes and behaviour is key to reducing data breaches and preventing harm.

DFSA supports National Cybersecurity Strategy by Launching a Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform

The platform will facilitate the development of a community of information sharing for regulated and non-regulated companies operating in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Security is not a single product solution – and other issues to consider in 2020

And thus, there is no surprise that throughout 2019, organisations across all industries globally were targeted by cyber attackers.

SA banks unaffected by Silence malware threat

It's business as usual for South African banks, despite a warning of potential malware attacks on major institutions in sub-Saharan Africa.

Kaspersky forecasts cyberthreats to financial institutions

Given the serious surge in cybercriminal activity during the rapid growth of Bitcoin and altcoins in 2018, we predict that a similar situation will most likely unfold around Gram and Libra.

Helping HNW clients understand their personal cyber risk

The growth of technology in our daily lives, especially for those who can afford the best of the best Internet of Things-connected devices, has sparked new methods for cyber criminals to obtain personal data and exploit HNW individuals.

Despite threats, it’s business as usual for SA banks

“Nevertheless, the banking industry takes cybersecurity very seriously and has robust risk mitigation strategies in place,” SABRIC states.

Cybersecurity Threats Call for a Global Response

Different public agencies within a country need to communicate seamlessly. And most challenging, information sharing between countries must improve.

SA banks not impacted by Russian hacking group

They note the attacks have been attributed to this group because the malware used in this latest incident was previously used solely in its operations.

Appleby Acted as Bermuda Counsel to Akinova Leading up to the Completion of a First of its Kind' Parametric Cyber Risk Transfer

Appleby’s insurance team acted as Bermuda counsel to AkinovA on all matters leading up to the completion of a first of its kind parametric cyber risk transfer.

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