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dope.security

dope.security secures $16m in Google-led Series A

dope.security, a firm that claims it is the only fly-director secure web gateway, has scored $16m in a Series A led by Google Ventures.

UniCredit reveals a 2015 security breach that affected three million clients

Italian lender UniCredit has announced that it has uncovered a data breach involving private data about three million of its customers.

TD Insurance boosts insurance fraud protection with FRISS

TD Insurance (TDI) has implemented FRISS’ AI-powered fraud risk scoring services to combat the rising prevalence of insurance fraud in Canada.

Microsoft releases test lab for simulated cyberattacks

Software giant Microsoft has released SimuLab, an open-source lab technology that will help its platform defences fight against real attack scenarios.
Playbook

Personal finance app Playbook snares $7m in Series A

Playbook, a California-based personal finance app focused on Gen Z and Millennials, has secured $7m in a Series A funding haul.

The EBA makes call for stronger depositor protection in the EU

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has called for stronger depositor protection in the EU It opinion focuses on the payouts by deposit guarantee schemes (DGSs)...

FCC revokes Chinese telecom provider licence due to security risks

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked China Unicom Americas’ licence due to ‘serious national security concerns’.

Biodiversity tool unveiled to help FIs manage extinction, ecological risk

A biodiversity module has been introduced to help financial institutions (FIs) explore to what extent their portfolios may impact species extinction and ecological integrity.
US

US government provides Costa Rica $25m to bolster cyber efforts

The US government has recently provided Costa Rica with $25m in assistance to strengthen its cybersecurity efforts.

idCredit and GetID launch new KYC tools

The new blockchain solution for identity verification and KYC/AML support from idCredit and GetID has been released.

News Stories

How the world's top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

How the world’s top banks and insurers are adopting GenAI tools

In recent years, the integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools within the financial sector has seen remarkable growth. A study conducted by ORX, a leading operational risk association, reveals that 75% of the world’s major banks and insurers are now utilizing external GenAI applications in their operations.
UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

UK-based PeppercornAI bags £3.25m for AI-driven insurance solutions

PeppercornAI, an InsurTech specialising in conversational artificial intelligence, has successfully raised £3.25m.
Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation welcomes Stuart Barnard as new CFO

Encompass Corporation, a pioneer in Corporate Digital Identity (CDI), has recently announced the appointment of Stuart Barnard as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

Unlocking the power of KYC Portal CLM in modern due diligence

In the complex world of finance, due diligence is essential for protecting a company’s reputation and financial well-being. As customer demands for convenience increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, finding a balance is more important than ever. The solution lies in an innovative tool—KYC Portal Customer Lifecycle Management (CLM). The RegTech company recently compiled a guide on its role in enhancing due diligence processes.
Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

Apax Digital Funds backs IANS Research with new investment to boost InfoSec services

IANS Research, a leading provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, has just secured a significant investment from Apax Digital Fund II. 

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