CyberTech News - Financial News https://www.financial-news.co.uk/cybertech/ Reliable, up-to-date source for financial news distribution and PR. Find the latest news on insurance, banking, property and mortgages and more. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:38:18 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-fav-32x32.png CyberTech News - Financial News https://www.financial-news.co.uk/cybertech/ 32 32 Tips for Maintaining a Secure Online Presence https://www.financial-news.co.uk/tips-for-maintaining-a-secure-online-presence/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:57:56 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=165976 We all spend a lot of time on the internet these days. From checking emails to shopping and chatting on social media, the internet is part of the whole family’severyday life. But with all the good stuff it offers, it also brings some risks. The threat of hackers, scams, and data breaches is all too [...]

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]]> 165976 Dubai sign, Indian footprint: how Xettle is turning the UAE’s prestige into a corridor for withdrawing money from South Asia https://www.financial-news.co.uk/dubai-sign-indian-footprint-how-xettle-is-turning-the-uaes-prestige-into-a-corridor-for-withdrawing-money-from-south-asia/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:32:43 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=165438 Against the background of the rapid growth of Dubai fintech cluster dozens of investment funds consider the emirate as a reliable bridge between the Middle East and India. However, the history of Xettle Technologies shows the other side of the coin: under the brand of “Arab Silicon Valley” is hidden a scheme that collects personal [...]

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]]> 165438 Cybersecurity Investment Hits $7.7B in Q1, Highest in Three Years https://www.financial-news.co.uk/cybersecurity-investment-surges/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:24:20 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=161679 After a two-year funding dip, cybersecurity is back in the spotlight. Venture capital firms are showing renewed confidence in the sector, pumping $7.7 billion into cybersecurity startups and companies in Q1 alone—marking the strongest quarter in three years, according to data from Stocklytics.com. The rebound highlights growing investor urgency amid escalating global cyber threats, signalling [...]

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]]> 161679 Finance Leaders Prioritize Efficiency & Security Amid Digital Transformation in 2025 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/finance-leaders-prioritize-efficiency-security/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:34:28 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=159755 Efficiency and productivity have become the top focus for finance leaders in 2025, according to the newly released OneAdvanced Finance and Spend Trends Report. With 79% of finance leaders planning to upgrade their technology, the report highlights a strong industry-wide push toward digital transformation in response to mounting pressures. Over the next 12 months, 46% [...]

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]]> 159755 Boxphish acquires dark web threat intelligence platform https://www.financial-news.co.uk/boxphish-acquires-dark-web-threat-intelligence-platform/ Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:26:15 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=158060 Boxphish – a Leeds-headquartered human risk management platform – has announced its acquisition of Trillion, an advanced threat intelligence service which tracks credentials shared on the dark web.  The Trillion technology allows customers to gain visibility of leaked credentials associated with their organisation and take the appropriate measures to reduce risk. This deal expands Boxphish’s capabilities and [...]

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]]> 158060 The Role of Blockchain in Strengthening Cybersecurity https://www.financial-news.co.uk/the-role-of-blockchain-in-strengthening-cybersecurity/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:36:23 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=157778 Cybercrime is a growing threat, with UK businesses losing almost £21 billion each year and half experiencing a cyber-attack in 2023. This is where blockchain technology comes in. With this innovative technology, companies can keep important information safe, be more transparent, and better defend against cyber threats. Let’s explore how blockchain is strengthening online safety.  [...]

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]]> 157778 DORA Compliance: How businesses can foster ‘digital resilience’ ahead of new EU regulation https://www.financial-news.co.uk/dora-compliance-how-businesses-can-foster-digital-resilience-ahead-of-new-eu-regulation/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:05:50 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=157725 Cybersecurity experts share the fundamental requirements of the DORA compliance framework for EU financial institutions, effective January 2025 According to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2024, the finance industry is among the top 10 most targeted sectors for nation-state cybersecurity threats.  The industry is found to be most impacted by business email compromise attacks (BEC). These [...]

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]]> 157725 Small Business, Big Threat: Protect Your Small Business From Cyber Attacks https://www.financial-news.co.uk/small-business-big-threat-protect-your-small-business-from-cyber-attacks/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:24:55 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=157111 Protect Your Small Business From Cyber Attacks Small businesses are often described as the perfect embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit and are essential for any healthy economy. This makes a lot of sense, knowing they foster new business opportunities, create more workplaces, and help larger enterprises grow through specialized services. But many small businesses have [...]

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]]> 157111 Cybersecurity in Schools: Essential Skill or Optional Extra? https://www.financial-news.co.uk/cybersecurity-in-schools-essential-skill-or-optional-extra/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:56:11 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=156567 The rise of mobile use and high-speed internet connectivity has brought plenty of innovation to the world. With over 5 billion people using the internet daily, it’s not surprising that the cybersecurity space is facing unprecedented challenges. One of the most dominant ones is the shortage of cybersecurity skills. Since the majority of internet users [...]

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]]> 156567 Password Frustrations Costing Brands Young Customers, FIDO Alliance Warns https://www.financial-news.co.uk/password-frustrations-costing-brands-young-customers-fido-alliance-warns/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:39:13 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=146399 A new study from the FIDO Alliance highlights a significant shift in consumer behaviour as frustrations with passwords drive younger customers away from brands. The study, part of FIDO Alliance’s fourth annual Online Authentication Barometer, underscores the growing demand for seamless, secure alternatives like passkeys, as both younger and tech-savvy consumers increasingly abandon brands that [...]

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