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Beyond Passwords: Why Non-Human Identities and API Vulnerabilities Are Banking’s Weakest Cyber Link
Science & Technology

Beyond Passwords: Why Non-Human Identities and API Vulnerabilities Are Banking’s Weakest Cyber Link

For years, banks worried mostly about threats coming from people. Think of stolen passwords, phishing emails, and careless clicks. That threat hasn’t gone away, unfortunately. And yet, right next to it, a bigger, quieter one has risen and overtaken the previously known cybersecurity issues. It’s called a “non-human identity,” and most people outside IT departments […]

Coldcard Hardware Wallet Flaw Exposes Institutional Crypto Custody Risks
News

Coldcard Hardware Wallet Flaw Exposes Institutional Crypto Custody Risks

The discovery of a firmware-related vulnerability affecting Coldcard hardware wallet is heating up discussions around Bitcoin self-custody, extending concerns well beyond individual investors to payment service providers (PSPs), fintechs, and businesses holding digital assets on their balance sheets.

Card Networks to Begin Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration On Payment Rails Through 2030
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Card Networks to Begin Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration On Payment Rails Through 2030

Although Visa, Mastercard, SWIFT, and other payment infrastructure providers have not announced firm migration deadlines, governments are beginning to establish them. The U.S. federal government’s goal of transitioning critical cryptographic systems by around 2030 is widely viewed as an important benchmark that could influence planning across the broader financial services ecosystem, including payment networks, PSPs, […]

Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Three Organizations During Testing
Science & Technology

Anthropic Says Claude Hacked Three Organizations During Testing

Oops, AI did it again… Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude family of large language models and popular AI chatbot, has disclosed that its AI model gained unauthorized access to the systems of three real organizations during cybersecurity testing after a configuration error accidentally exposed supposedly isolated test environments to the public internet. […]

Microsoft Bets on AI to Stop Cyberattacks Before They Spread
Science & Technology

Microsoft Bets on AI to Stop Cyberattacks Before They Spread

Microsoft has announced a new generation of cybersecurity tools that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify vulnerabilities and tackle assaults with minimal human involvement, representing a major step into the world of autonomous cybersecurity.

Is It Safe to Link Your Bank Account to an AI Shopping Agent? 
Fintech & Ecommerce

Is It Safe to Link Your Bank Account to an AI Shopping Agent? 

Skillful AI shopping agents can now find a product, fill a cart, and pay for it without the user even opening a browser tab. Amazon, Google, and OpenAI have each shipped a version of this over the past year, though all three do not work the same way. The safety question therefore is not as […]

AI Voice Cloning Bank Scams: How To Tell Real Call From Fake One
Articles

AI Voice Cloning Bank Scams: How To Tell Real Call From Fake One

A phone rings. The voice on the other end sounds exactly like a bank representative, a company executive or even your grandchild. Unfortunately, it is not. Artificial intelligence (AI) can now reproduce a person’s voice closely enough to fool even the people who know that voice best, and criminals are using the “smart” technology against […]

Glia Launches Three AI Response Modes For Banking Amid Industry Security Scrutiny
Fintech & Ecommerce

Glia Launches Three AI Response Modes For Banking Amid Industry Security Scrutiny

Glia’s July 21 launch of three configurable AI response modes for Glia Banker has taken on added context following a security incident disclosed this week by OpenAI and Hugging Face.

Connected Africa 2026 Announces 7th Edition Focused on Next-Generation Telecom Infrastructure
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Connected Africa 2026 Announces 7th Edition Focused on Next-Generation Telecom Infrastructure

Connected Africa 2026 – 7th Edition Telecom Innovation & Excellence Awards will bring together policymakers, regulators, telecom operators, technology providers, financial institutions, and enterprise leaders in Johannesburg on 15 October 2026. Held under the theme “Driving Africa’s Telecom Shift to Digital Platforms and Next-Gen Infrastructure,” the summit will provide a platform to examine the technologies, […]

Outpost24 Updates CyberFlex for AI-Driven Cyber Risks
Science & Technology

Outpost24 Updates CyberFlex for AI-Driven Cyber Risks

Swedish cybersecurity company Outpost24 has introduced the next generation of its CyberFlex managed application security program. Its latest update reflects a gap in how organizations used to approach cyber risk and tries to raise the bar for app cybersecurity as artificial intelligence reshapes both digital transformation and the threat landscape.

Self-Custody Without the Seed Phrase: Bron and Noah Team Up on Stablecoin Access
Blockchain & Crypto

Self-Custody Without the Seed Phrase: Bron and Noah Team Up on Stablecoin Access

Self-custody wallet provider Bron is partnering with stablecoin infrastructure company Noah to let users move money in and out of their wallets without leaving the app. The deal, announced June 25, pairs Bron’s seedless, MPC-based wallet architecture with Noah’s cross-border stablecoin rails, which already serve fintechs and exchanges in more than 70 countries.

Crypto Gets the Blame, But Instant Bank Transfers Emerge as Bigger Risk in Investment Scams
Articles

Crypto Gets the Blame, But Instant Bank Transfers Emerge as Bigger Risk in Investment Scams

Celebrity investment scams are frequently associated with cryptocurrency, but new evidence suggests crypto may be only part of the story.

GITEX AI EUROPE 2026: Europe’s AI Race Shifts From Intelligence To Trust, Governance And Digital Sovereignty
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GITEX AI EUROPE 2026: Europe’s AI Race Shifts From Intelligence To Trust, Governance And Digital Sovereignty

Europe’s AI transformation is entering a decisive new phase. After years focused on scaling models, accelerating pilots, and expanding generative AI capabilities, enterprises are now confronting a more fundamental challenge: trust. As AI moves from experimentation into mission-critical business operations, boardroom priorities are shifting from raw intelligence to credibility, governance, and resilience.

29th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards
Events

29th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards

The 29th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards will be held on 12 August 2026 in Addis Ababa, bringing together senior banking executives, financial regulators, fintech leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers to explore the next phase of digital banking transformation in Ethiopia and across emerging markets.

29th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2026 Returns to Addis Ababa to Accelerate Digital Banking Modernization in Emerging Markets
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29th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Ethiopia 2026 Returns to Addis Ababa to Accelerate Digital Banking Modernization in Emerging Markets

“Building Digital Financial Systems and Accelerating Banking Modernization in Emerging Markets” 12 August 2026 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Fraud Prevention Summit Returns to London on 9th November 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fraud Prevention Summit Returns to London on 9th November 2026

The Fraud Prevention Summit returns to Hilton London Canary Wharf on 9th November 2026, bringing together senior fraud, risk and security professionals for a day of strategic networking, expert insight and pre-arranged one-to-one meetings.