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Innovative UK cyber firm coc00n joins NCSC initiative to tackle national cyber threats
Risk & Compliance

Innovative UK cyber firm coc00n joins NCSC initiative to tackle national cyber threats

British cyber security tech firm, coc00n, has joined a programme by the National Cyber Security Centre to bolster the UK's cyber resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Yoti & Lloyds bank launch digital ID app amid rising identity fraud threat
Lloyd's of London

Yoti & Lloyds bank launch digital ID app amid rising identity fraud threat

UK's Yoti and Lloyds Bank introduce a digital ID app, the Lloyds Bank Smart-ID, to combat increasing ID fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Personal data stories

Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Multi-factor authentication

Top tips for staying safe online this festive season

Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Salesforce enhances AI features & launches Trailblazer Career Marketplace
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce enhances AI features & launches Trailblazer Career Marketplace

Salesforce bolsters AI capabilities in Data Cloud and Einstein 1 Platform, and launches Trailblazer Career Marketplace.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
IronVest CMO predicts rise in CNP fraud & masking tech use in 2024
EduTech

IronVest CMO predicts rise in CNP fraud & masking tech use in 2024

IronVest CMO, Guy Bauman, forecasts an increase in card-not-present fraud and usage of 'masking' technologies in 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Bazaarvoice acquires Granify to enhance eCommerce with personalised shopping experiences
eCommerce

Bazaarvoice acquires Granify to enhance eCommerce with personalised shopping experiences

Bazaarvoice set to revolutionise eCommerce by acquiring Granify, aiming to offer personalised online shopping experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends
AR, VR & Metaverse

Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends

Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams

Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams
Malware

Innotec Security on avoiding social network job scams

Innotec Security offers invaluable advice on thwarting job scams on social networks amid rising fraudulent ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Kaspersky uncovers malicious WhatsApp mod spreading via Telegram
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers malicious WhatsApp mod spreading via Telegram

Kaspersky reveals a dangerous WhatsApp mod, dispersed via Telegram, that secretly installs malware impacting over 340,000 users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026
Encryption

EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026

EU aims to standardise digital IDs with personal data control by 2026, moving away from cloud-based providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Malware

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Private Internet Access expands global server network to 91 countries
Virtual Private Networks

Private Internet Access expands global server network to 91 countries

Private Internet Access (PIA) has expanded its global server network to 91 countries, strengthening its position in the cybersecurity sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail
Cybersecurity

Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail

New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Gartner: Security spending to reach $215 billion by 2024, bolstered by Cloud & AI
EduTech

Gartner: Security spending to reach $215 billion by 2024, bolstered by Cloud & AI

Cloud tech, AI, hybrid workforce, and evolving regulations will drive global security spending to $215 billion by 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

AP+ & Five by Five Global campaign tackles data oversharing issue
Data Privacy

AP+ & Five by Five Global campaign tackles data oversharing issue

AP+ and Five by Five Global have launched a campaign to counter data oversharing issue with novel ConnectID solution.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
DerSecur offers free vulnerability checks at Govware event with DerScanner
Fintech

DerSecur offers free vulnerability checks at Govware event with DerScanner

DerSecur, a cybersecurity start-up, is offering a free vulnerability check for mobile and web apps at this year's Govware event in Singapore.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023