Information Security
Bank of America leak exposes business details of PPP relief applicants
Bank of America accidentally exposed the personal details of applicants applying for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program during a test submission to the US Small Business Administration system.
Nine million EasyJet customer accounts hacked
Low cost carrier EasyJet has fallen victim to a "sophisticated" cyber attack that lifted the personal details of nine million customers.
US issues alert on North Korea cyber threat
US authorities are sounding the alarm over North Korea's cyber activities, warning that the rogue state poses a "significant threat" to the integrity and stability of the international financial system.
FCA admits data breach
The UK's top regulator has referred itself to the Information Commissioners Office after suffering a data breach that revealed the names and other identifiable information of 1600 individuals who had lodged complaints against it.
HMRC takes down nearly 300 Covid-19 phishing scam sites since March
The UK's Inland Revenue has formally asked Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to remove 292 scam web addresses exploiting the Coronavirus outbreak since 23rd March, according to official figures.
The cybersecurity posture of financial services companies: IIF/McKinsey Cyber Resilience Survey
A recent joint survey on cyber resilience by the Institute of International Finance (IIF) and McKinsey found significant concerns regarding third-party security, and our survey determined that 33 percent of financial-services firms do not have proper vendor remote-access management with multifactor-authentication controls.
30 million cards from Wawa breach turn up for sale on dark web
The payment card details of more than 30 million Americans, believed to have been stolen in a data breach at convenience store chain Wawa, have been put up for sale on the dark web.
Investment Association launches cyber threat intelligence dashboard
The Investment Association has launched a new cyber threat intelligence service to help asset managers navigate the changing security landscape in the light of Covid-19.
Sharp rise in phishing attacks as scammers prey on Coronavirus fears
Security consultancy Barracuda has recorded a 667% spike in phishing attacks globally since the start of March as fraudsters attempt to cash in on the Covid-19 outbreak.
Bank cyberattack could hit whole financial system - NY Fed research
A cyberattack on a major US bank could have significant spillovers to other lenders, with serious implications for the whole financial system, according to research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
HSBC survey indicates less than ten percent of Hong Kong residents are cyber smart
Technology adoption in Hong Kong is among the highest in the world1, but it also exposes the general public to significant cyber security risks, such as online fraud, bogus calls or messaging scams.
Ginp banking Trojan mutates for coronavirus infection
The infamous Ginp banking Trojan, which acquired the ability to insert fake text messages into the inbox of a regular SMS app back in March, has now acquired a new functionality — one that takes advantage of the recent pandemic.
P&N Bank CRM system hacked
Australia's P&N Bank has had it customer relationship management system raided by hackers, putting at risk the personal information of some 96,000 members.
