04/10/2017
Why threat hunting is the future of cybersecurity
Larger firms will take more of a marketing lead approach because they can’t change their business overnight but can change the marketing message.
Cyber Security
04/07/2017
Plum launches UK-first high net worth home cyber cover
The cover will be embedded within Plum’s Premier and Amethyst all risks HNW and MNW policies.
04/06/2017
New insurance covers cyber risks for the wealthy
The Private Client Group caters to families with a net worth of more than $1 million and includes 40 percent of the individuals on the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
04/05/2017
Japan: Major bank Sumitomo developing biometric ID fintech software
The project was targeted to take advantage of the Japanese government’s loosening of regulations of the use of fintech in businesses, and is expected to launch in spring with an eye to begin operations in July.
03/30/2017
Card scam gang arrested after Dh1 million UAE spending spree
The men had obtained the data through international piracy networks
03/28/2017
Emerging APAC markets more prone to malware
Indonesia, India and the Philippines are among the top 10 countries with the most number of malware infections
03/23/2017
BOHH Labs tackles ‘devastating’ data loss in banking
The current cyber security landscape has serious ramifications for the banking industry
03/22/2017
Cyber Phishing Wakeup Call: The Man Who Tricked Companies Into a $100 Million Payday
Criminals continue to commit a wide variety of crimes online, and significant cyber data breaches have had a negative impact across a variety of industries.
03/16/2017
Looks like cyber criminals are pretty smart after all
It is simply a case of practicalities.
03/16/2017
Disturbing facts about cyber crime and SA businesses
Barely a day goes by without stories about breaches commanding global headlines.
03/15/2017
Android Banking Trojan Marcher Infects Devices to Steal Payment Cards
Marcher has the ability to evade anti-virus detection.
03/13/2017
Private equity must wise up to cybersecurity
Investors are used to rigorously assessing the risks that portfolio companies face
03/06/2017
Financial Firms Unprepared For Cyber Security Risks Leaves Room For Fintech Expansion
Most companies just aren’t prepared to deal with the growing cyber security threats posed to their businesses.
02/28/2017
China bank fraud base found in Japan
The scam method is very similar to that in Japan, prompting suspicion that those associated with Japanese bank transfer scam groups spread the method to China.
02/22/2017
Bankers beware: North Korea is on a hacking spree
An unnamed Ukrainian bank was also targeted through the same method, with unnamed hackers stealing some $10 million.
02/16/2017
Law firm websites hacked due to WordPress exploit; expert warns of reputational risk of cyber security incidents
Exploit allows hackers to deface websites, with no data or sensitive information being accessed
02/14/2017
KPMG Revolutionizes The Cyber Investigations Market With First Flat-Rate Automated Tool
KDR tool will reduce costs of cyber investigations
02/14/2017
Recent malware attacks on Polish banks tied to wider hacking campaign
Hackers targeted more than 100 organizations in more than 30 countries
02/13/2017
Take cover - cyber-attacks spawning in South Africa
Cybercrime activities are growing fast and evolving at a pace
02/12/2017
Why cyber security is a big concern for M&A activity in the UAE
Threat actors are driven by various motives related to M&A activity