Tag: the US
CSI eyes bolstered instant payments adoption through pilot program
Computer Services Inc (CSI) will participate in the FedNow pilot program with the aim of increasing the adoption of instant payments in the US.
US confirms JBS Foods ransomware cyberattack likely Russia-linked
The US has confirmed that the cyberattack on food processing company JBS Foods was a ransomware attack likely coordinated by a Russian group.
JBS Foods halts production following multinational cyberattack
Food processing giant JBS Foods has closed down production at multiple sites globally following a cyberattack.
Cybersecurity assessment required for US pipelines following Colonial attack
A Biden administration directive will require US pipeline operators to conduct a cybersecurity assessment on their pipelines following the recent Colonial Pipeline hack.
Contactless payment market anticipates soaring growth into 2025
A study has found the mobile contactless payment market is expected to grow by 24% in 2021 to around $2.489trn.
US trade report highlights challenges for bolstering financial inclusion
A new report by six US trade groups has underlined the obstacles and solutions for boosting financial inclusion and access across the US.
FinTech startup Nuula launches beta app in the US
Canadian FinTech company Nuula has introduced its beta mobile app with a mission to ‘help small businesses succeed’.
Biden signs cybersecurity executive order in wake of pipeline hack
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order aimed at bolstering US cybersecurity defences following the Colonial Pipeline.
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.
Companies spending more on cybersecurity to combat threats, report finds
A report conducted across the US, UK and mainland Europe has found many firms are spending more on cybersecurity to combat growing threats in cyberspace.