Banking/Finance/Insurance Where compliance is essential, but also brand, data and identity concerns.
- 5M Records Exposed, Leaking Sensitive Auto Insurance Data
on September 25, 2025 at 5:00 amMore than 5 million records were exposed in an online database.
- Navigating Data Security in Financial Services: Lessons from the TeleMessage Breach
on September 11, 2025 at 1:00 pmThe breach at TeleMessage highlighted significant vulnerabilities within the financial industry’s communications infrastructure.
- Account Profile Scam Targets PayPal Users
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on September 8, 2025 at 12:00 pmResearchers have discovered a sophisticated, convincing phishing campaign targeting PayPal users.
- 1.1M Impacted by Farmers Insurance Data Breach, Security Leaders Discuss
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on August 28, 2025 at 12:00 pmApproximately 1.1 million customers have been impacted by the Farmers Insurance data breach.
- 1 in 20 Financial Service Online Identity Verification Attempts Is Fraudulent
on July 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm1 in 20 online identity verification attempts are fraudulent in the financial services sector.
- $90M Removed From Iran’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange in Cyberattack
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 25, 2025 at 1:00 pmHackers have reportedly stolen funds from Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.
- Insurer Aflac Experiences Cyber Incident
on June 24, 2025 at 12:00 pmAflac discovered suspicious activity on its United States network.
- From Retail to Insurance, Scattered Spider Changes Targets
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on June 19, 2025 at 1:00 pmScattered 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 suppliers
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on May 2, 2025 at 5:00 amPatrick Opet, CISO at JPMorgan Chase & Co., writes open letter to third-party suppliers.
- Hackers accessed 150,000 emails from a government agency
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on April 11, 2025 at 12:00 pmThe 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 scams
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on April 9, 2025 at 9:00 amCybersecurity 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 2024
on April 9, 2025 at 4:00 amA 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 breach
by algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) on March 21, 2025 at 11:00 amSecurity leaders discuss the Western Alliance Bank breach, which impacted nearly 22,000 customers.
- Financial services sector is facing data risks from personal apps
on March 10, 2025 at 1:00 pmA new report focuses on the risks of personal app use, generative AI and social engineering in the financial sector.
- Jason Lau — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2025
on March 10, 2025 at 4:00 amChief 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 headcounts
on March 6, 2025 at 5:00 pmMany organizations are increasing fraud prevention budgets and teams.
- 96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration
on March 4, 2025 at 1:00 pmMalicious actors are shifting priorities, as 96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration.
- 5 IAM considerations and lessons learned in the insurance industry
on February 27, 2025 at 6:00 amA review of the top 5 customer IAM considerations and lessons learned for the insurance industry.
- SEC establishes Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit
on February 24, 2025 at 5:00 pmThe SEC has announced it established the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit.
- 59% insurance sector breaches caused by third parties
on February 7, 2025 at 4:00 pmA review of breach histories of the top 150 insurance companies worldwide reveals 59% included third-party attack vectors.
