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Dark web: The criminal cyber services market

02 Aug 18 @ 14:04

The news today is full of stories about financial damage caused by the dark web, cyber crime and hacker attacks against organisations, or about hundreds of thousands of user accounts... read more

A new wave of cybercrime: Hackers target cloud services direct

26 Jul 18 @ 11:54

A Chinese hacking and cybercrime group nicknamed “Red Apollo” last year launched one of the largest ever sustained global cyber espionage campaigns. Rather than attacking companies directly, it targeted cloud... read more

The Internet Security Threat Report 2018

30 May 18 @ 13:35

The Internet Security Threat Report notes that from the sudden spread of WannaCry and Petya/NotPetya, to the swift growth in coinminers, 2017 provided us with another reminder that digital security... read more

Security report identifies top cyber threats of 2017

26 Jul 17 @ 13:48

With recent large-scale cyber attacks signalling a growing front in destructive threats and business impact, a new midyear report on cyber threats from iDefense, part of Accenture Security, reveals how... read more

Majority of cyber attacks initiated by malicious insiders

11 Jul 16 @ 13:28

Ransomware and malicious insiders are on the rise and upper management is showing greater interest in information security – according to a new threat intelligence report from IBM X-Force. Ransomware... read more

Companies stockpiling Bitcoin against cyber attacks

09 Jun 16 @ 13:59

A study among UK companies reveals that many of them are building a reserve in various crypto currencies, such as Bitcoin, in order to pay off criminals in case of cyber... read more

Banks to reinforce cyber defences as AI changes the threat model

22 Apr 26 @ 19:36

Banks are hardening their cyber defences as artificial intelligence begins to alter the economics of digital attacks. For financial institutions, the challenge is no longer simply that cybercrime is growing... read more

AI’s security flaw exposes payments industry to new cyber threats

03 Nov 25 @ 18:40

The world’s leading artificial intelligence developers are racing to close a major security loophole that could expose companies—including those in the payments sector—to sophisticated new cyberattacks. Firms such as Google... read more

Supply chain cyber attacks: The new frontline in corporate risk

22 Sep 25 @ 09:23

Cyber attacks are increasingly exploiting the weakest points in corporate supply chains, making third-party vendors a prime route into some of the world’s largest organisations. Once a marginal concern, these... read more

10 cybersecurity stats for 2025 and how to protect yourself

13 Feb 25 @ 09:00

Cyber threats are intensifying in 2025, with both the frequency and cost of these attacks growing at an alarming rate. What was once confined to rare and advanced attacks have... read more

Bitcoin surges past $100,000 but dark side re-emerges…

05 Dec 24 @ 10:28

Bitcoin has shattered the $100,000 mark for the first time, riding a wave of investor optimism fuelled by anticipated regulatory and political support under the leadership of US President-elect Donald... read more

MoneyGram hit by cyberattack

25 Sep 24 @ 12:34

MoneyGram International, one of the world’s largest money transfer companies, has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack that has disrupted its services since September 22. The company has been grappling... read more

Addressing the threat of AI and deepfakes in payments

14 Aug 24 @ 11:36

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, so do the risks associated with its misuse, particularly in the realm of deepfakes. A recent global study, conducted by iProov in collaboration... read more

2024 Data Breach Investigations Report

14 May 24 @ 17:13

Verizon Business has released the findings of its 17th-annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which analysed a record-high 30,458 security incidents and 10,626 confirmed breaches in 2023—a two-fold increase over... read more

Top scams impacting consumers and businesses globally

25 Mar 24 @ 17:18

Visa has released the Spring 2024 Edition of its Biannual Threats Report, which outlines the top scams impacting consumers and businesses around the world. The report points to increasingly organized,... read more

The sophistication of cybercrime intensifies with emerging strategies

29 Jan 24 @ 17:53

While tried and tested cybercrime tactics like phishing and malware are here to stay, there are always new approaches to watch out for in the cybersecurity space. Experian’s 11th annual... read more

The near-term impact of AI on the cyber threat

25 Jan 24 @ 16:34

During the Bletchley AI Safety Summit in November 2023, international leaders came together to discuss the vast potential of AI models in promoting economic growth, propelling scientific advances, and providing... read more

Cyber criminals ALPHV report hacked company to SEC

16 Nov 23 @ 12:40

Today, in a global first, cyber criminals have upped their game by filing a complaint to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reporting a company it claims to have... read more

Biannual Threats Report: Emerging fraud schemes in retail and e-commerce

08 Sep 23 @ 15:40

Visa has released the Fall 2023 edition of its Biannual Threats Report which highlights emerging fraud schemes targeting the global economy. This edition showcases a significant rise of phishing schemes... read more

The fraud epidemic isn’t going away – let’s act

05 Jul 23 @ 16:45

Recent weeks have seen a slew of bad news about the ongoing scandal of rising payments fraud – especially in the online environment. According to LexisNexis Risk Solutions and Oxford... read more

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Major UK Banks unite to develop digital verification service

30 Jun 26 @ 07:05

Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and Santander UK are working with UK Finance in the development of a voluntary ... more

Legacy infrastructure leaves Banks unprepared for real-time

06 Jul 26 @ 20:34

European banks risk falling behind in the race towards real-time payments and faster securities settlement unless they accelerate investment in automation and m... more

Visa expands AI and Cybersecurity strategy in Europe

07 Jul 26 @ 19:13

Visa has unveiled a new cybersecurity platform designed to help financial institutions identify threats before they develop into fraud, while simultaneously rev... more