Identification/Background checks

A.ID said to close pre-seed-funding from RobinHood, Square execs for its ID verification platform

A.ID, an identity and compliance platform with a focus on high-risk clients, has closed a pre-seed investment round of $500,000 from angel investors including former employees of RobinHood, Square and Snap.

WebID secures majority investment from private equity firm

Digital identification technology developer WebID has received a majority investment from AnaCap, a mid-market private equity firm.

FBI warns food and agriculture sector about ransomware attack increase impact

The FBI has issued a notification warning firms in the food and agricultural sector about the climbing number of ransomware attacks and how they impact the food supply chain.

Sextortion attacks costing victims over $8bn a year, FBI claims

The FBI has claimed sextortion complaints have seen a ‘massive increase’ since the start of 2021, with the total financial losses accounting for over $8m.

Pixalate reels in $18.1m growth capital to speed up expansion

Fraud protection, privacy and compliance analytics platform Pixalate has raised $18.1m in growth funding.

Google and Microsoft to funnel $30bn into cybersecurity up to 2026

Google and Microsoft have revealed that they are planning to invest $30bn in cybersecurity advancements over the next five years.

Identity verification platform Journey.Ai receives strategic investment

Digital trusted identity platform Journey.Ai has received a strategic investment from Avaya Holdings.

US DOJ unveils fellowship program to bolster legal fight against cybercrime

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a fellowship program that is designed to develop legal expertise to deal with cyber threats that impact national security.

D3 Security secures $10m funding from Vistara Growth

Security orchestration D3 Security has raised $10m in growth equity funding from Vistara Growth.

Single-factor authentication is a bad cybersecurity practice, CISA warns

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added single-factor authentication (SFA) to its list of bad cybersecurity practices that it advises against.

News Stories

Experian and Paylink unveil debt consolidation solution to boost financial accessibility

Experian and Paylink unveil debt consolidation solution to boost financial accessibility

Experian, a global leader in consumer and business credit reporting and marketing services, partners with Paylink, a forefront provider of affordability software and payments solutions.
Mitigram and Fides join forces to revolutionise global trade finance

Mitigram and Fides join forces to revolutionise global trade finance

Mitigram, a global leader in digital trade finance, has announced a strategic partnership with Fides, the industry-leading provider of multibank connectivity solutions.
Approveit secures $1m in funding to enhance its payment automation software

Approveit secures $1m in funding to enhance its payment automation software

Approveit, an operations and automation platform for businesses, has successfully raised $1m.
Validus partners with HSBC for $50m facility to boost SME lending in Indonesia

Validus partners with HSBC for $50m facility to boost SME lending in Indonesia

Validus, headquartered in Singapore, has announced a new partnership with HSBC, establishing a $50m debt facility aimed at bolstering financial inclusion for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia.
BillEase secures Series C funding led by TPG's The Rise Fund to enhance Filipino financial inclusion

BillEase secures Series C funding led by TPG’s The Rise Fund to enhance Filipino...

BillEase, a digital consumer finance platform in the Philippines, has announced a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.

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