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NewsEurope to toughen up on crypto transfers to close net on financial criminals
The European Union is making moves to shore up security around the transfers of cryptocurrency as part of a programme of measures designed to enhance governance and control in the rapidly evolving crypto sector.
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Zero trust devices growing in popularity despite industry challenges
New research finds that more organisations are turning to zero trust for device access, but adoption rates are being held back by implementation challenges.
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Most internal auditors are progressing on digital transformation journey
Over half of internal audit leaders say that they are seeing real ROI as a result of efforts to implement transformative initiatives in talent, processes and technologies.
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FinCrime Focus: Sanctions takes audiences to the heart of the fight against financial crime
Yesterday at FinCrime Focus: Sanctions, experts gave their views into the laws and multinational initiatives defining the global sanctions landscape at a crucial time in the fight against the financial criminals.
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Risk In Focus delivers in-depth exploration of data protection, risk and security
PrivSec Risk in Focus took a global audience to the core of debate concerning data protection, risk and security yesterday.
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Security inquiries increase in wake of cyberattack campaigns
Customer inquiries shot up through last year owing to a series of major cyberattacks, experts say.
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Women losing out amid unsustainable workplace cultures
Embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) visions and values is essential for corporate growth and success. However, numerous obstacles remain in place in the eyes of many employees, experts say.
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Government agencies hamstrung by tech challenges throughout pandemic
Almost half of government agencies in the US were held back due to inadequate IT set-ups through the global health crisis, a new study finds.
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Manual processes in financial sector push up fraud risk
Inefficiencies in financial departments across the UK and US are slowing down business, new research finds, with four-in-five finance leaders admitting that their accounts payable (AP) function is not fit to enable continued growth.
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British Police to hold investigation into Okta hackers following arrests
British police have detained seven individuals in the wake of a hacking campaign conducted by the Lapsus$ cyber group known for hitting big companies such as Microsoft and Okta, City of London Police have announced.
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Cyber criminals using underground economies to hit businesses
A new study has shed light on a growing collaborative force among cyber criminals that is leading to increasing online attacks against small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
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Financial crimes see former Nicaragua presidential candidate held for eight years
Nicaraguan politician Cristiana Chamorro was sentenced to eight years detention earlier this week for her involvement in financial crimes.
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Investments in technology and talent crucial for digital transformation
Businesses must invest more in technology to facilitate digital work, but greater emphasis on landing the best hires is also vital as boards drive for greater efficiency in the digital-first marketplace.
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State railway network in Italy may have been victim of Russian cyberattack
The Italian railway company, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) has announced the potential occurrence of a cyberattack following the temporary failure of some ticket sales services earlier this week.
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US companies report a surge in suspicious loan applications
Levels of attempted vehicle loan fraud skyrocketed through 2021, a trend that experts fear may continue throughout this year.
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Worker behaviours in finance threaten industry cybersecurity
The pandemic has forced digital transformation like never before, making the balancing act between security and employee experience more important than ever.
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Russia hits back over US accusations of cyberattack potential
Moscow has refuted US claims that Russia may be readying itself to unleash a major cyberattack campaign in response to sanctions imposed by Western allies, stating that Russia does not engage in bandit behaviour.
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US Departments of Treasury and Justice launch oligarch whistleblower programme
The US Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has created a new whistleblower programme that will pay more than $5 million to any whistleblower with original information that helps them seize assets of Russian elites seeking to evade US sanctions.
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Cyberattack increase risks overwhelming workloads, security experts say
Rising instances of cyberattack are causing spiralling risk to digital infrastructures and remote workers.
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US government issues warning over “preparatory” cyberattacks from Russia
A senior official at the White House has said that enterprises in the US that offer critical infrastructure solutions should move to bolster their cybersecurity defences in light of developing Russian web-based threats.
