Identification/Background checks

Hacking gangs pick sides in developing Russia-Ukraine conflict

Hacking groups are beginning to choose sides on the Russia-Ukraine conflict as the invasion of Ukraine continues to heat up.

finnCap Cavendish advises on Boku Identity sale

finnCap Cavendish, part of financial advisory firm, finnCap Group, has advised on the sale of Boku Identity division, to Twilio, a US-based cloud communications platform.

Web app security startup Feroot secures $11m seed

Website and web app protection firm Feroot Security has snared $11m in a seed financing round led by True Ventures.

IDEX Biometrics teams up with IDEMIA for Sweden’s first biometric card

IDEX Biometrics has teamed up with augmented identity developer IDEMIA to support the launch of Sweden’s first biometric card.

US and UK agencies warn of Iranian cyberattack risk

Government agencies in the US and the UK have warned of the growing risk of cyberattacks by an Iranian threat actor against public and private organisations.

EU initiates cyber response team to aid Ukraine in Russia conflict

The European Union is set to activate an EU cyber response team to help Ukraine as the country faces the threat of a war with Russia.

Astrix Security lands $15m in early-stage funding

Israeli cybersecurity startup Astrix Security has raked in $15m in early-stage funding to develop technology to help firms secure third-party app integrations.

Malware attacks fell in 2021 but became more sophisticated, study finds

A recent report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found that while the number of mobile malware hacks declined last year, the attacks became more sophisticated.

Beyond Identity secures unicorn status following $100m Series C

Identity management solution provider Beyond Identity has raised $100m in a Series C funding round led by Evolution Equity Partners.

Bot detector Netacea reels in $12m Series A

Netacea, an early-stage bot detection and mitigation firm, has inked $12m from a Series A funding round.

News Stories

AuthenticID's new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID’s new Smart ReAuth battles identity fraud

AuthenticID, a leader in identity verification and fraud prevention, has recently upgraded its Smart ReAuth platform.
Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup and Sleek unveil Tax Pro: Revolutionising tax compliance for limited companies

Countingup, a prominent UK business account and financial app, has joined forces with the accountancy service Sleek to roll out a new tax solution aimed at limited company owners.
Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox device

Pine Labs and Visa unite to accelerate digital payments in Bharat with new soundbox...

Pine Labs and Visa have partnered to launch the Pine Labs Mini, a versatile payment device aimed at boosting digital payments in Bharat.
The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.

Almost $750m raised on solid week for FinTech funding

The FinTech sector celebrated a solid week of funding, as it secured almost $750m over the past seven days.
Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

Permata and JCB unveil the Ultimate Card for elite travel and dining experiences

JCB International Indonesia, a subsidiary of the global payment brand JCB International Co., and Indonesian financial giant PT Bank Permata have collaborated to introduce the Permata JCB Ultimate Card.

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