Fintech and the future of Africa explained
Seven of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are African, and the continent’s total GDP is forecast to double between 2015 and 2030...
Tag : cybercrime
Are we giving consent to use our data too freely?
With GDPR being implemented across the EU, the crucial question is how we consent to personal data usage. Charlie Tuxworth, director of software and innovation at digital solutions provider Equiniti explains the necessity for data integrity and protection in business based on user consent and withdrawal of consent...
The Economic Impact of Cybercrime: McAfee report
The report found high correlation between third-tier wealthy nations and cybercrime loss of US$600bn in 2017—a serious rise from three years ago...
Andromeda botnet dismantled in international cyber operation
Andromeda’s main goal was to distribute other malware families...
IBM unveils IBM Z, offers full encryption
Claims the system is capable of running more than 12 billion encrypted transactions per day...
Bank robberies down, attacks on ATMs up
But, the greater threat is posed by developments in technology Peter Taberner March 2, 2015: Research by the European Banking Federation (EBF) has revealed that there continues to be a decline in bank robberies. According to the 22nd edition of their bank robberies report, there were 2,347 heists in 2013. These took place in the...
Cyber Crime and Security – An ongoing battle
Cybercrime can no longer be dismissed as the remit of the ‘young geek in the garage’ Liz Field February 2, 2015: The opportunities and threats represented by technology are something ever present in our daily lives and no less a cause for thoughtful consideration and handling in the wealth management industry, where it can be...