Ransomware the most significant cyber threat facing the UK, report finds
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) claims it has fought off a record number of digital intrusions this year driven by a surge in ransomware.
ShardSecure closes oversubscribed seed fund as it looks to launch platform
Data protection startup ShardSecure has closed an oversubscribed seed funding round to help it bring its Microshard solution to market later this year.
MCO works with Governor Software to boost compliance
MCO (MyComplianceOffice) has formed a strategic partnership with Governor Software to help companies better track compliance requirements.
US government body sues Citizens Bank
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued Citizens Bank for allegedly violating rules about properly managing and responding to credit card disputes.
Hackers demand $1m from insurer Shirbit to keep compromised client data private
Hacking group Black Shadow has demanded to be paid almost $1m to keep the customer data it stole from Israeli insurance company Shirbit private.
Trust Stamp teams up with Mastercard for boosting privacy and data security
Trust Stamp, an AI-powered authentication platform, has received a strategic investment from Mastercard.
Red Deer deploys MiFID II compliance tools to wealth management firm
MiFID II research management company Red Deer has been chosen by wealth management firm Charles Stanley to improve compliance capabilities.
SecuredTouch closes Series A round on $8m
Israeli mobile security behavioural biometrics startup SecuredTouch has closed an $8m Series A round.
Amazon’s India head tells the country to slash e-commerce red tape
If India wants to revive its economy, then it should make it easier to sell things online, according to a top Amazon executive.
Vesttoo fraud scandal: The story so far
Vesttoo ended 2022 by obtaining the much coveted Unicorn status, however 2023 has been anything but a fairytale, as the Israeli FinTech has found itself mired in the midst of a public fraud scandal.