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Zscaler report reveals surge in mobile cyberthreats

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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Zscaler's latest report reveals over 200 malicious apps in Google Play, urging organisations to enhance mobile security amid rising mobile threats.
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Southeast Asia sees surge in web threats amid digital shift

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Southeast Asia faced an alarming average of 146,944 web threats daily in H1 2024, with Malaysia leading at 19,615,255 incidents, Kaspersky warns.
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Global fraud attacks rise 19% amid AI exploitation

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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A new report reveals a staggering 19% rise in global fraud attacks, largely fuelled by AI exploitation, highlighting urgent need for improved detection measures.
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SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.
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Bitsight acquires Cybersixgill for USD $115 million

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
Bitsight has acquired threat intelligence provider Cybersixgill for USD $115 million, bolstering its cybersecurity capabilities amid rising cyber risks.
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Financial sector prepares for EU DORA regulations in 2025

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
As the EU's DORA regulation looms, financial firms are urged to bolster digital resilience or risk severe operational disruptions by January 2025.
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AI partnership enhances credit scoring in Indonesia

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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AND Solutions has secured a software agreement with PT AEON Credit Service Indonesia to deliver AI-driven custom credit scoring solutions.
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HID acquires IXLA to enhance document personalisation tech

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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financial institutions
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hid global
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acquisition
HID has acquired Italian firm IXLA, enhancing its portfolio in secure credential issuance and expanding its reach in European and emerging markets.
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Asian banks face rising crime threat due to low AI use

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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genai
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A report reveals that over 50% of financial institutions in Asia are failing to adopt AI for anti-money laundering, risking exposure to financial crime.
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Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin with global partners

Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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blockchain
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defi
Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.
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Majority of PSPs face bank account closures by lenders

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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fintech
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payment technologies
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transparency
A report from fintech Neo reveals 95% of Payment Service Providers have faced account closures or restrictions, often without bank explanations.
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Ripple Custody update enhances security for digital assets

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
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Report reveals gaps in supplier management for SaaS firms

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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saas
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supply chain
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financial institutions
A new report reveals that over 32% of financial institutions lack clarity in supplier management, increasing their risk amid tightening regulations.
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Commvault & Pure Storage unveil cyber readiness solution

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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storage
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data protection
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ransomware
Commvault and Pure Storage have launched a joint cyber readiness solution to help financial institutions meet the EU's DORA regulations by 2025.
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Survey: Security top concern for online banking in Singapore

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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cloud services
A new FIS survey reveals security is the top concern for online banking in Singapore, with 56% noting increased fraud attempts and millennials most affected.
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Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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connectivity
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monetary authority of singapore
Xalts and Avalanche are teaming up to revolutionise financial institutions with custom blockchain networks and RWA tokenization, launching in Turkey with Misyon Bank.
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Report finds financial services most targeted by DDoS attacks for 2 years

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
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phishing
Akamai's new report reveals financial services face 34% of DDoS attacks, fueled by geopolitical tensions.
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Exclusive: Richard Seiersen discusses cybersecurity risk management

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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financial institutions
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qualys
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, is helping businesses master cybersecurity risk measurement and communication.
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Asia Pacific faces rising fraud threat, Forrester report warns

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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network infrastructure
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A Forrester report warns that the Asia Pacific region faces a growing threat from fraud, with incident rates exceeding the global average, straining financial institutions.
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Titans of Tech - Pieter Danhieux of Secure Code Warrior

Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Pieter Danhieux, CEO of Secure Code Warrior, transformed his passion for cybersecurity into a global mission, reshaping secure coding for 600+ clients worldwide.