#RISK Intelligence Archive – Page 161
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NewsSwedish police fear Covid-19 gambling rules could spark money laundering rise
Money laundering could rise in Sweden’s gambling sector this year because of increased use of unlicenced gaming companies, the country’s financial police have warned in a report.
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NewsItalian government body fined for data breaches while investigating Covid-19 relief scandal
Italy’s social security and pensions agency Istituto Nazionale della Previdenza Sociale (INPS) has been ordered to pay €300,000 for contravening privacy protection laws when investigating politicians claiming state aid during the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsBusiness Update: Aqua Security announces $135 million in series E funding at a $1 billion valuation
Aqua plans to use the investment to fuel continuing growth of the cloud native security leader, driving product innovation and expanding market presence. (press release)
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AnalysisAnthony Scaramucci’s most memorable comments
Donald Trump’s former communications director and Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci will be taking the stage to talk about crisis communication and cyber security at PrivSec Global. To get you in the mood here are some of the outspoken spin doctor’s eye-catching comments
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NewsUkrainian oligarch and former governor sanctioned over alleged corruption
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has sanctioned Ukrainian oligarch and former governor Ihor Kolomoyskyy, who has business interests in the United States, over alleged corruption
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AnalysisBrexit and fincrime: are things are about to get a bit more complicated?
The Brexit trade agreement contains warm words of co-operation on financial crime matters. However, Dr Anna Bradshaw, ahead of her appearance at FinCrime World Forum, fears there may be difficulties further down the line.
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AnalysisManaging employee data fairly through the use of AI
Artificial Intelligence solutions are increasingly being looked at in the management of human resources and talent in our workspaces, but how do you ensure they can be used fairly without bias? Dr Amy Lui Abel discusses some of the key considerations and how critical employee data can be managed.
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NewsMcAfee sells enterprise arm for $4bn to focus on consumer business
Anti-virus software producer McAfee has agreed to sell its enterprise business to a consortium led by private equity firm, the Symphony Technology Group (STG), for $4.0bn (€3.33bn).
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NewsUS state accused of excessive data collection prior to breach
Lawmakers in Washington state have questioned the extent of information collected by the state’s Employment Security Department (ESD) for fraud-monitoring purposes.
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AnalysisThinking outside the box
Ahead of his appearance at FinCrime World Forum, Nick Maxwell explains why public- private information-sharing, aided by fresh thinking and new technology, is crucial to tackling financial crime
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NewsDEA warns of rise in illicit drug money laundering through virtual currency ATMs
Virtual currency ATMs are increasingly being used to launder illicit drug proceeds, a federal agency in the United States has warned.
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NewsSwiss voters reject digital identity scheme amid data privacy trust concerns
A majority of voters, 64.4%, said no in a referendum to an electronic identity (eID) scheme which would be licensed and controlled by the Swiss government but provided mainly by private companies.
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NewsFrench DPA launches programme to assess audience measurement solutions for consent exemptions
France’s data protection authority has launched a programme to help determine whether specific audience measurement solutions are exempt from collecting user’s prior consent.
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NewsCryptocurrency fraudster pleads guilty to money laundering and $16m fraud
Swedish national Roger Nils-Jonas Karlsson is facing up to 20 years in jail in the US after admitting defrauding 3,500-plus people of more than $16m (€13m).
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AnalysisThe Internet of Things: strategic principles and best practice
The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) presents new security challenges and risks. Ahead of his appearance at PrivSec Global, Arun DeSouza answers questions on how to ensure your IoT strategies are up to date and effective.
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AnalysisFuture-proofing and inclusivity: a chat with award-winner Sujata Dasgupta
Sujata Dasgupta is rapidly becoming one of the financial crime compliance sector’s rising thought leaders and has just landed a major award for her efforts.
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NewsBusiness Update: Kape Technologies officially acquires Webselenese following three year partnership
The acquisition is said to provide a more comprehensive view on privacy and security issues to help consumers make the best decisions possible. (press release)
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NewsWhite House and US federal agencies’ concerns mount over Microsoft Exchange Server hack
The White House has urged widespread action to patch Microsoft Exchange servers following an ongoing attack that the company has blamed on China.
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NewsIntroducing the Women in Governance, Risk and Compliance series by GRC World Forums
GRC World Forums has today announced the launch of the Women in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Series
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NewsMcAfee hits back after being charged with fraud and money laundering conspiracy over cryptocurrency promotion
The anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee has hit out after being charged with fraud and money laundering crimes in the United States.



