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Fake announcement on social media platform X sparked cryptocurrency frenzy a day before ETF approvals
Company identifies hacking group as Midnight Blizzard, which it says was also behind SolarWinds attacks in 2020
Experts warn that rapidly developing technology threatens to ‘put financial crime on steroids’
With the nature of the threat ever changing, even market leaders are vulnerable to upstarts
Bank spends $15bn a year on tech and employs 62,000 technologists, senior executive says at Davos
Victims of ransomware are turning to professionals to help reduce the cost of the ransom, or even avoid paying it
Cabinet Office minister says ‘fragile states’ at significant risk from online hackers
Advocates of generative AI say the technology will boost efficiency and even outpace criminals
The vast amount of information held by health services makes them a prime target for cyber criminals
Cybercriminals are launching more ransomware attacks on the oil and gas, water, and mining sectors
A security-focused company culture and clear protocols for staff can help reduce attacks
Banking and finance organisations face a growing onslaught of sophisticated security hacks
Regulator faces calls from lawmakers to explain how its account became ‘compromised’ in market-moving mishap
Chair Gary Gensler says commission’s account on X was ‘compromised’
London-based institution faces spending millions of pounds to rebuild most digital services
IT provider to law firms was hacked late last year
Chief Nick Schneider of $4.3bn cyber security group fears market conditions may only improve next year
Delays come amid slowing economy and increased tensions between Washington and Beijing
Move to end contract and start removing parts comes as west rethinks Chinese involvement in critical infrastructure
Government says measures would be used to target fraud
Foreign Office says campaign has targeted MPs, peers, civil servants, journalists and NGOs since 2015
Governments have been too slow to insist on information sharing and to offer non-judgmental support
Firms are setting a precedent in court action against hackers and helping to recover stolen funds
Ofcom gives guidance aimed at protecting children from adult content and is prepared to slap fines on non-compliant
Strong, relatable, and authentic new comms strategy just dropped
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