Russian banks lose $25.7 million to network worm
March 18, 2016 - Russian banks have lost $25.7 million in the past six months to a new form of malware that infects IT networks and can only be eradicated by a complete infrastructure shut-down.
Financial services staff spend 39% of their time working remotely
March 14, 2016 - Flexible working is on the way to becoming the norm in financial services with the average employee spending 39% of their time working remotely, according to new research from communication and information technology specialist Intercity Technology.
Cyber security low priority for many small businesses
March 11, 2016 - As new figures reveal less than a quarter of small businesses cite cyber security as a top concern, despite its vital importance to consumers and within the supply chain. A FinTech expert warns businesses to plan ahead.
The digital revolution moves from existential threat to potential survival strategy for world’s retail banks
March 19, 2016 - These are just two of a number of predictions made by senior retail banking executives around the world who were surveyed for Retail Banking: In tech we trust, a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Temenos.
Journalists expose NatWest mobile security flaws
March 4, 2016 - NatWest and RBS are to upgrade mobile security procedures after BBC journalists broke into an online bank account and removed money.
Global regulators to probe fintech threats to financial stability
February 29, 2016 - The Financial Stability Board is to evaluate the potential for systemic risk posed by emerging innovations in financial technology, a move which may mark the beginning of the end to the regulatory advantages enjoyed by fintech firms operating at the fringes of the financial services sector.
Survey: 82% of Boards Are Concerned about Cybersecurity, Yet Just 1 in 7 Security Chiefs Reports Directly to CEO
February 29, 2016 - ISACA/RSA Conference survey shows that cybersecurity is still seen as a technology issue, not a business imperative.
Gemalto releases findings of 2015 Breach Level Index
February 23, 2016 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today released the latest findings of the Breach Level Index, revealing that 1,673 data breaches led to 707 million data records being compromised worldwide during 2015.
