financial industry
SEC requires financial institutions to notify customers of breaches within 30 days
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the adoption of amendments to Regulation S-P to modernize and enhance the rules that govern the treatment of consumers’ …
The challenges of GenAI in fintech
Due to the cybersecurity disclosure rules the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted in 2023, public entities in the US are required to disclose any material …
AI abuse and misinformation campaigns threaten financial institutions
Though generative AI offers financial firms remarkable business and cybersecurity utility, cyberthreats relating to GenAI in financial services are a consistent concern, …
Beyond blockchain: Strategies for seamless digital asset integration
In this Help Net Security interview, Jean-Philippe Aumasson, CSO at Taurus, emphasizes the often-overlooked complexities of key generation, storage, and distribution, …
Data security and cost are key cloud adoption challenges for financial industry
91% of banks and insurance companies have now initiated their cloud journey, a significant increase from 2020, when only 37% of firms had embarked on their cloud …
Rising fintech trends for 2024: From A2A payments to GenAI in banking
The fintech market is undergoing a rapid shift, with the rise of new technologies, such as Open Finance, generative AI and A2A (Account-to-Account) payments having a major …
Mr. Cooper breach exposes sensitive info of over 14 million customers
Mortgage company Mr. Cooper has confirmed that personal information of over 14.6 million customers has been exposed in its October 2023 data breach. The breach “On …
Chinese multinational bank hit by ransomware
The state-owned Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), which is one of the largest banks in the world, has been hit by a ransomware attack that led to disrupted …
Financial organizations embrace automation for enhanced security
The security performance of financial applications generally outperforms other industries, with automation, targeted security training, and scanning via Application …
The double-edged sword of heightened regulation for financial services
Financial services organizations are enticing targets for cybercriminals due to their significant wealth holdings, presenting abundant opportunities for monetary gain through …
Financial crime compliance costs exceed $206 billion
The growing complexity of compliance regulations and ever-evolving criminal methodologies are a major difficulty for financial institutions, according to LexisNexis Risk …
Strong compliance management is crucial for fintech-bank partnerships
72% of banks and credit unions are prioritizing compliance when evaluating fintechs, citing it as their top criteria in the due diligence process, according to Ncontracts. As …
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