Security Technology

Largest US pipeline operations halted following ransomware attack

Operations at the Colonial Pipeline have been brought to a standstill following a ransomware cyberattack that affected some of its IT systems.

Claroty rakes in $400m for its Series E

Claroty, a CyberTech solution protecting IoT devices, has secured $400m in its Series E funding round.

Global cyber insurance market’s revenue expected to reach $70.67bn in 2030

The global cyber insurance market's revenue is expected to grow at a massive 26.3% compound annual growth rate in the next ten years to reach $70.67bn in 2030.

How FNZ is improving the foundations of a three lines of defence model 

It is no secret that regulators around the world are becoming increasingly tougher on financial services companies. There is an unrelenting level of regulation being drafted and fines are hitting eyewatering sums. A report from Finbold pegged fines for non-compliance with AML, KYC and data privacy regulations at a total of €12bn in 2020.

User info leaked as e-commerce site tretti.se owner hacked

Swedish e-commerce company tretti.se's owner Whiteaway Group has seen confidential customer information being compromised in a ransomware attack.

AI-driven fraud protection company for InsurTechs Shift Technology earns the horn after $220m round

SaaS provider of AI-driven decision automation and optimisation solutions for the insurance industry Shift Technology closed a $220m fundraising bringing its valuation to over $1bn.

CSI to offer CivlTas customers managed services solutions through new alliance

Computer Services Inc. (CSI) will collaborate with CivilTas Bank Solutions to provide the latter’s community bank customers with managed services solutions.

New phishing scam preys on coronavirus fears

A new phishing scam has been found which targets people’s fear of contracting the coronavirus, according to cybersecurity education platform KnowBe4.

Deduce secures $10m Series A to support the launch of its Insights tool

Deduce, a cybersecurity platform powered by real-time identity network data, has closed its Series A round on $10m.

Vulnerability management tech Nucleus Security scores Series B

Nucleus Security, a unified vulnerability management and process automation provider, has scored $20m in its Series B round.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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