#RISK Intelligence Archive – Page 159
-
NewsEBA consults on changes to guidelines on risk-based AML supervision of financial institutions
The European Banking Authority (EBA) is proposing changes to its guidelines on risk-based supervision of financial institutions’ compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CFT) obligations.
-
NewsUK’s NCSC issues first ever cyber security warning to nurseries
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK has warned that pre-schools, nurseries and childminders are increasingly an “appealing target” for cyber criminals and is encouraging them to bolster their defences.
-
NewsBusiness Update: Tala Security announce the release of their industry-first platform solution
Tala Detect is an industry-first platform solution specifically designed to secure and control critical, sensitive web data and enable compliance/risk management. (press release)
-
NewsBusiness Update: Inpher secures investment from the Amazon Alexa fund for consumer data protection in AI
Inpher has announced they have secured funding from the Amazon Alexa fund with plans to bring its privacy-preserving machine learning capabilities to connected devices and IoT services. (press release)
-
NewsAustralian data latest to be compromised in Microsoft Exchange Server attacks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has identified extensive targeting and confirmed compromises of organisations with vulnerable Microsoft Exchange servers.
-
AnalysisA look at Canada’s new data privacy law
New legislation in Canada will expand data privacy obligations. GRC World Forums summarises the key changes to the law along with insight from PrivSec Global speaker Mark Sward
-
AnalysisBlockchain’s ‘insane visibility’ for AML
Blockchain technology is still often seen as enabling secretive behaviour, but FinCrime World Forum speaker Amanda Wick argues that it has huge potential for Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing compliance
-
WebinarImproving Outcomes with Informatics Powered by Safe Data
Health organizations are working hard to safely leverage patient data across the care continuum to improve outcomes.
-
NewsUS man admits $5.5 million Covid-relief loan scheme fraud
A Washington man has pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in a scheme to obtain $5.5 million from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and hide the proceeds.
-
NewsVodafone handed Spain’s largest fine for breaking data law
Vodafone has been fined a total of €8.15m ($9.80m), the highest amount ever handed out by Spain’s data protection authority AEPD, for mishandling personal data during marketing campaigns between 2018 and 2020.
-
NewsGoogle lawsuit over ‘incognito tracking’ gets the go-ahead
A United States judge has given the green light for a lawsuit against Google alleging it tracks users even when they switch to Incognito mode in the company’s Chrome browser. The tech giant had attempted to have the $5bn (€4.16bn) case dismissed.
-
NewsBusiness Update: Avira launches new Avira Security for Mac
Built on Apple’s own technology for the latest operating systems, Avira Security for Mac is an all-in-one security, privacy and performance tool, available for free with premium upgrades (press release)
-
NewsBusiness Update: Rita Personal Data launches the first mobile app that gives users data ownership
With a mission to give users data ownership, Rita has launched a data management tool where users can collect, view and take control of their data. (press release)
-
ArticleTwo great GRC World Forums events in one week
This week, GRC World Forums will kick off Tuesday 23rd March with the first day of two live and on-demand digital experiences.
-
AnalysisEnsuring privacy solutions are legal by design
Giorgia Vulcano, ahead of her appearance at PrivSec Global next week, explains the benefits of using collaboration to embed legal solutions in privacy products and services at an early stage
-
WebinarAgile Crypto and the Quantum Threat
As the reality of quantum computing approaches, companies and other organizations need to stay one step ahead of the potential computational power that could render today’s encryption algorithms obsolete.
-
AnalysisThe future financial crime landscape in the US
The dust has now settled on arguably the most tumultuous United States election in history and we have a new administration in the White House. Jim Richards, ahead of FinCrime World Forum, talks about the likely direction of policy on financial crime and reflects on new anti-money laundering legislation.
-
NewsNatWest faces criminal case over alleged money laundering failures
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority today announced it has started criminal proceedings against NatWest for alleged offences under money laundering regulations.
-
NewsBusiness Update: ShardSecure release version 2.0 of the ShardSecure Software Appliance
ShardSecure have announced the release of v2.0 their software that includes Amazon S3 API support, integration with Microsoft 365 and structured data support. (press release)
-
NewsCamera firm Verkada outlines security overhaul after hacking of 150,000 feeds
The co-founder and Chief Executive of security camera company Verkada has announced a series of actions to overhaul its security after 150,000 of its devices were hacked.
