Briton Pleads Guilty in US to 2020 Twitter Hack
A British citizen extradited to the United States in April pleaded guilty in New York to involvement in one of the largest hacks in the history of social networks.
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Using Firewalls And Intrusion Detection Systems With Your Financial Institution’s Website Security Protocols
As more and more financial transactions occur online, financial institutions must take the necessary steps to protect their website. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of firewalls and IDS with your financial institution’s website security protocols. We will discuss the benefits of these security measures, different types of firewalls and IDS, and […]
British Banks Warn of Big Increase in Online Scams
British banks report that at the end of last year, there was a significant increase in fraud, most of which is observed in the online space.
Ex-Uber Security Chief Gets No Prison Time for Hack Cover Up
The former security chief of Uber Technologies Inc. has avoided jail time for concealing information about a large-scale identity theft that occurred in 2016.
Google Adds Passkeys as Option for Accounts
Users of Google accounts have been able to log in without a password.
Apple and Google Propose to Alert Consumers of Unwanted Tracking
Tech giants Google and Apple, which are competitors in the context of the market position, have announced a joint effort against unwanted tracking.
Apple Releases First Rapid Security Fixes for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple has released the first batch of publicly available rapid security fixes.
Why and How to Use VPN for Banking
Online banking has become an essential part of our daily lives. It is not only convenient, but it also makes financial transactions faster and easier than ever before, with the increasing use of online banking the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches. That’s why it is important to protect your banking activities with a virtual […]
Cybersecurity Trends for 2023: From Zero Trust to Cyber Insurance
It’s time to prepare for what’s to come in the world of cybersecurity. Last year has been marked by an alarming increase in phishing scams, cyberattacks, data breaches, and crypto heists. Additionally, we’ve witnessed a surge in hacktivism cases involving state-sponsored cyber groups disrupting critical infrastructure, defacing websites, launching DDoS attacks, and stealing sensitive information. […]
Token Raises $30 Million for Biometric Wearable
The Token company announced that it has managed to attract additional funding for $ 30 million, which will be used to expand the company’s offer for wearable authentication.
Alacriti and Socure Team to Prevent Payment ID Fraud
Payment fintech Alacriti announced the beginning of cooperation with Socure to prevent fraudulent activity committed during instant payments and using personal data.
Latitude Financial Refuses to Bow to Ransomware Demands
The Australian consumer creditor Latitude Financial has received a demand from criminals who carry out their illegal activities in the virtual space to redeem previously stolen data.
BNP Paribas Selects Worldline to Reduce Iban Fraud in Sepa Direct Debits
BNP Paribas Cash Management has selected Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a global leader in payment services, to reduce the risk of fraudulent activity in SEPA direct debit transactions.
Treasury Department Urges DeFi to Improve AML/CFT Controls
Both providers of DeFi services and the United States government are supposed to reduce AML/CFT vulnerabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling criminals to transfer and launder illicit proceeds
Google Bans Loan Apps Access to User Contacts
Android apps offering personal loan services will not be able to access users’ sensitive data, such as photos and contacts, with the new restrictions imposed by Google
Exploring the Benefits of Open Banking Initiative for Internet Security: How It Can Help Protect Users in the UK
Changes in the financial sector are the way to improve all areas of life. The fact is that such tools can be seen everywhere today, even in gambling. In essence, open banking simplifies customers’ lives and makes such interactions more secure. How is this possible, and does it help players in the virtual world? Let’s […]
