Passwords are secrets that should never be shared

A weak password is one of the easiest way for attackers to steal valuable information about a person from their accounts, and then commit crimes with it. The stronger the password, the more protected a computer will be from attackers and malicious soft… Continue reading Passwords are secrets that should never be shared

Financial cyberthreats in 2021

This report provides insight into 2021 financial threat trends and statistics, including data on banking malware for Windows and Android, banking, payment system and e-shop phishing, etc. Continue reading Financial cyberthreats in 2021

Cyber Readiness Institute appoints Karen S. Evans as Managing Director

The Cyber Readiness Institute named cybersecurity policy leader Karen S. Evans Managing Director. For over 20 years, Evans has been at the forefront of cybersecurity policy with Congressional- and Presidential-appointed positions at the U.S. Department… Continue reading Cyber Readiness Institute appoints Karen S. Evans as Managing Director

Entrust acquires Antelop Solutions to empower digital financial card issuance

Entrust announced a definitive agreement to acquire Antelop Solutions, a financial technology company that enables financial institutions to issue secure digital credit and debit cards to their customers. Combining Antelop’s solutions with the Entrust … Continue reading Entrust acquires Antelop Solutions to empower digital financial card issuance

Bilt Rewards banks $60M growth on a $350M valuation to advance credit card benefits for renters

The latest round comes just 90 days from Bilt’s launch. Continue reading Bilt Rewards banks $60M growth on a $350M valuation to advance credit card benefits for renters

Secure Code Warrior’s growth fueled by global demand for security-skilled developers

Global secure coding company Secure Code Warrior has announced the signing of its 400th customer and strong business performance in response to an increased demand for security-aware and security-skilled developers across all industries worldwide. This… Continue reading Secure Code Warrior’s growth fueled by global demand for security-skilled developers

Mastercard Start Path program accelerates innovation around digital asset technology

Mastercard announced a new Start Path global startup engagement program dedicated to supporting fast-growing digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. As a continuation of Mastercard’s digital assets work, seven startups have joined the … Continue reading Mastercard Start Path program accelerates innovation around digital asset technology

Thales’s biometric payment card provides users with increased security and convenience

Payment cards are familiar products, which are part of our daily lives. They have evolved quickly over recent years with the emergence of contactless technology. At the heart of this move, Thales has helped banks to constantly reinvent the card itself … Continue reading Thales’s biometric payment card provides users with increased security and convenience

Mastercard enhances its card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges

Mastercard announced it will enhance its card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, making it simpler for partners to convert cryptocurrency to traditional fiat currency. Working with Evolve Bank & Trust and Paxos Trust Company, the lea… Continue reading Mastercard enhances its card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges