Banking/Finance/Insurance Where compliance is essential, but also brand, data and identity concerns.
- $90M Removed From Iran’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange in Cyberattackby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Hackers have reportedly stolen funds from Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
- Insurer Aflac Experiences Cyber Incidenton June 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Aflac discovered suspicious activity on its United States network.
- From Retail to Insurance, Scattered Spider Changes Targetsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 19, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Scattered Spider, who is believed to be responsible for several cyberattacks against the retail sector in recent months, has apparently shifted targets to the insurance sector.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. CISO writes open letter to third-party suppliersby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on May 2, 2025 at 5:00 am
Patrick Opet, CISO at JPMorgan Chase & Co., writes open letter to third-party suppliers.
- Hackers accessed 150,000 emails from a government agencyby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on April 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm
The United States Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has recently discovered an email system breach.
- Cybersecurity experts share how AI could enhance tax-related scamsby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on April 9, 2025 at 9:00 am
Cybersecurity experts share their insights on AI-related threats and how users can stay safe this tax season.
- Two-thirds of financial institutions faced cyberattacks in 2024on April 9, 2025 at 4:00 am
A recent Contrast Security report revealed that the financial sector faced a surge in attacks, with 64% of respondents reporting cybersecurity incidents in the past 12 months.
- Nearly 22,000 impacted by Western Alliance Bank breachby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on March 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Security leaders discuss the Western Alliance Bank breach, which impacted nearly 22,000 customers.
- Financial services sector is facing data risks from personal appson March 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm
A new report focuses on the risks of personal app use, generative AI and social engineering in the financial sector.
- Jason Lau — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025on March 10, 2025 at 4:00 am
Chief Information Security Officer at Crypto.com, Jason Lau, discusses his cybersecurity career and the role of strategy in the industry.
- 88% of organizations are increasing fraud team headcountson March 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Many organizations are increasing fraud prevention budgets and teams.
- 96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltrationon March 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Malicious actors are shifting priorities, as 96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration.
- 5 IAM considerations and lessons learned in the insurance industryon February 27, 2025 at 6:00 am
A review of the top 5 customer IAM considerations and lessons learned for the insurance industry.
- SEC establishes Cyber and Emerging Technologies Uniton February 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm
The SEC has announced it established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit.
- 59% insurance sector breaches caused by third partieson February 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm
A review of breach histories of the top 150 insurance companies worldwide reveals 59% included third-party attack vectors.
- Malicious actors using multimedia messages to promote Bitcoin scamson February 6, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Video-based abuse is being leveraged in a new Bitcoin scam.
- 850,000 individuals impacted by Globe Life ransomware incidentby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on February 5, 2025 at 1:00 pm
An estimated 850,000 individuals have been affected by a ransomware attack on Globe Life, an insurance organization.
- Phishing tax scams increase as tax deadlines approachby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on February 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
Researchers have observed an increase in malicious domains and campaigns impersonating tax agencies and financial institutions.
- PayPal ordered to pay $2M in settlement from 2022 breachby algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on January 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm
The New York State Department of Financial Services has declared that PayPal will pay $2M in a settlement.
- Application security and risk management in financial organizationson January 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Financial services companies are under pressure to deliver secure software faster like never before.
