Tag: finance
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Researchers: Meta, TikTok Steal Personal & Financial Info When Users Click Ads
Tracking pixels let social media companies spy on their users even after they click over to advertiser sites, gleaning credit card info, geolocations, and more, according to an analysis. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/meta-tiktok-steal-sensitive-pii
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Technical Analysis of SnappyClient
Tags: access, antivirus, api, attack, browser, chrome, cloud, communications, computer, control, credentials, crypto, data, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, finance, framework, github, infection, injection, jobs, login, malicious, malware, network, password, software, startup, theft, threat, update, windowsIntroductionIn December 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz identified a new command-and-control (C2) framework implant that we track as SnappyClient, which was delivered using HijackLoader. SnappyClient has an extended list of capabilities including taking screenshots, keylogging, a remote terminal, and data theft from browsers, extensions, and other applications. In this blog post, ThreatLabz provides a technical analysis of SnappyClient, including…
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Bank software vendor Marquis says more than 670,000 impacted by August breach
The company, which provides software that allows financial institutions to communicate with customers, previously warned in November that at least 74 banks, credit unions and financial institutions were impacted by a data breach. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/marquis-bank-vendor-data-breach
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Everyone Is Deploying AI Agents. Almost Nobody Knows What They’re Doing.
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ceo, ciso, credentials, data, data-breach, finance, infrastructure, Internet, LLM, risk, service, tool, vulnerability, wafOne constant I hear from CISOs I speak with is that AI agents are not coming. They are already inside organizations, reasoning through goals, selecting tools, and taking action through the same APIs that connect your most sensitive systems. And most security teams have no idea what those agents are doing. The problem Is not…
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Everyone Is Deploying AI Agents. Almost Nobody Knows What They’re Doing.
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, ceo, ciso, credentials, data, data-breach, finance, infrastructure, Internet, LLM, risk, service, tool, vulnerability, wafOne constant I hear from CISOs I speak with is that AI agents are not coming. They are already inside organizations, reasoning through goals, selecting tools, and taking action through the same APIs that connect your most sensitive systems. And most security teams have no idea what those agents are doing. The problem Is not…
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Marquis: Ransomware gang stole data of 672K people in cyberattack
Marquis, a Texas-based financial services provider, revealed this week that a ransomware gang stole the data of over 670,000 individuals in an August 2025 cyberattack that also disrupted operations at 74 banks across the United States. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marquis-ransomware-gang-stole-data-of-672-000-people-in-2025-cyberattack/
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Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack
Fintech company Marquis is notifying hundreds of thousands of people that hackers stole their personal and financial information, including their Social Security numbers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/03/18/marquis-says-over-672000-people-had-personal-and-financial-data-stolen-in-ransomware-attack/
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Meta, TikTok Steal Personal & Financial Info When Users Click Ads
Tracking pixels let social media companies spy on their users even after they click over to advertiser sites, gleaning credit card info, geolocations, and more. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/meta-tiktok-steal-sensitive-pii
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Cybersecurity and privacy priorities for 2026: The legal risk map
Tags: attack, authentication, awareness, best-practice, breach, communications, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, fraud, governance, government, incident, incident response, infrastructure, law, mfa, monitoring, privacy, ransomware, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, threat, usaContinued federal interest in cybersecurity and privacy, especially in connection with national security concerns: The evident connection between cybersecurity and privacy and national security have led to a number of federal initiatives in recent years. Most recently in March 2026, the White House announced the current administration’s Cyber Strategy for America, renewing a commitment to…
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FBI Intensifies Crackdown on Thai Scam Centers Targeting Americans
The first contact often seems harmless, a friendly message, casual conversation, or even a budding online romance. But for many Americans, these interactions mark the beginning of a devastating financial scam. Authorities say these crimes trace back to organized scam centers in Southeast Asia. Now, the FBI in Thailand is working closely with regional partners…
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RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox – Charm Security: AI Anti-Fraud Platform for New Types of Fraud
Company Profile Charm Security (hereinafter referred to as Charm) is an innovative security company focused on preventing and solving fraud and deception using Agentic AI technology. Founded in January 2025, the company has set up offices in Tel Aviv, Israel and New York, USA. With a core focus on financial security, it has become an…The…
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Global fraud losses climb to $442 billion
Online fraud is reaching more victims and generating larger losses, driven by digital tools and organized networks operating across borders. Global trends in financial fraud … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/18/online-fraud-victims-losses-interpol-report/
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How can Agentic AI stay protected against cyber threats
What Is the Impact of Non-Human Identities on Cloud Security? When dealing with cyber threats, how secure is your AI? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as pivotal resources, particularly in managing protected AI environments such as Agentic AI. NHIs, essentially machine identities, are integral in safeguarding confidential information across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare,……
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How can Agentic AI stay protected against cyber threats
What Is the Impact of Non-Human Identities on Cloud Security? When dealing with cyber threats, how secure is your AI? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as pivotal resources, particularly in managing protected AI environments such as Agentic AI. NHIs, essentially machine identities, are integral in safeguarding confidential information across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare,……
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What makes NHIs crucial for secure cloud environments
How Can Non-Human Identities Revolutionize Cloud Security? Have you ever considered how machine identities play a role in your cloud security strategy? When organizations increasingly rely on cloud environments, the significance of securing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management has become a priority. Despite the varied organizational structures across industries like financial services, healthcare, or……
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Contactless payment limit removal will happen overnight, but change won’t
Tags: financeBanks will be able to set their own contactless card payment limits from 19 March, following rule change by Financial Conduct Authority First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640337/Contactless-payment-limit-removal-will-happen-overnight-but-change-wont
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Interview: D360 Bank redefines cyber security for Saudi Arabia’s cashless future
Muath Alhomoud, director of cyber security at D360 Bank, discusses payment security, cloud resilience and the responsible use of AI in a hyper-connected financial ecosystem First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640362/Interview-D360-Bank-redefines-cyber-security-for-Saudi-Arabias-cashless-future
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LiveChat Support Tools Abused in SaaS Phishing Scheme
A newly identified campaign shows how Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms like LiveChat are being weaponized to steal sensitive data in real time. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that rely on fake login pages or static forms, this tactic uses live chat conversations to extract credentials, financial data, and personally identifiable information (PII). The campaign begins with phishing…
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Bank built its own threat hunting agent because vendors can’t keep pace with new threats
AI helped send weekly threat signal count from 80 million to 400 billion, then helped response time shrink from two days to 30 minutes First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/17/commonwealth_bank_ai_defense/
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Can advanced AI make SOC teams more relaxed
How Do Non-Human Identities Influence Cloud Security Management? Have you ever wondered how organizations can efficiently protect their cloud while dealing with the complexities of machine identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) address the modern challenge of safeguarding dynamic digital environments through a comprehensive approach. This concept is gaining traction in industries like financial services, healthcare, and……
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Can advanced AI make SOC teams more relaxed
How Do Non-Human Identities Influence Cloud Security Management? Have you ever wondered how organizations can efficiently protect their cloud while dealing with the complexities of machine identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) address the modern challenge of safeguarding dynamic digital environments through a comprehensive approach. This concept is gaining traction in industries like financial services, healthcare, and……
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Can advanced AI make SOC teams more relaxed
How Do Non-Human Identities Influence Cloud Security Management? Have you ever wondered how organizations can efficiently protect their cloud while dealing with the complexities of machine identities? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) address the modern challenge of safeguarding dynamic digital environments through a comprehensive approach. This concept is gaining traction in industries like financial services, healthcare, and……
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New Phishing Scam Uses LiveChat to Pose as Amazon and PayPal in Real Time
Cofense researchers warn of a phishing scam where attackers use LiveChat to impersonate Amazon and PayPal agents and steal credit card and MFA codes. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/phishing-scam-livechat-pose-as-amazon-paypal/
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LiveChat Abuse: How Phishers Are Exploiting SaaS Support Tools to Steal Sensitive Data
Tags: attack, credentials, credit-card, cybercrime, data, email, exploit, finance, mfa, phishing, saas, service, threat, toolThreat actors are abusing the LiveChat SaaS platform to impersonate brands like PayPal and Amazon in phishing campaigns designed to steal credentials, credit card details, MFA codes, and other sensitive data. Victims are lured through phishing emails and directed to LiveChat pages where attackers use chat interactions to request personal and financial information. The campaign…
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What the Recent PayPal Breach Says About Modern Web Risk
TL;DR A coding flaw in PayPal’s loan app went undetected for nearly six months, exposing sensitive customer data, not because prevention controls failed catastrophically,… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/what-the-recent-paypal-breach-says-about-modern-web-risk/
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What it takes to win that CSO role
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, flaw, framework, google, identity, insurance, jobs, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, skills, startup, strategy, technology, threatGovern the explosion of shadow AI and establish guardrails for generative AI before it creates material data leakage.Move beyond prevention and operate as a business enabler, proving the organization can maintain a minimum viable business during a sustained outage.Address compliance burdens, such as SEC disclosure rules or the EU AI Act, not as a checklist,…
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What it takes to win that CSO role
Tags: access, ai, attack, automation, business, ceo, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, flaw, framework, google, identity, insurance, jobs, monitoring, network, resilience, risk, skills, startup, strategy, technology, threatGovern the explosion of shadow AI and establish guardrails for generative AI before it creates material data leakage.Move beyond prevention and operate as a business enabler, proving the organization can maintain a minimum viable business during a sustained outage.Address compliance burdens, such as SEC disclosure rules or the EU AI Act, not as a checklist,…
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When insider risk is a wellbeing issue, not just a disciplinary one
Tags: access, breach, compliance, control, cyber, data, exploit, finance, group, malicious, monitoring, resilience, risk, risk-management, security-incident, threat, training, vulnerabilityWritten by Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security at Toro Solutions Insider risk is still often framed around intent, with the focus placed on malicious employees, disgruntled contractors, or deliberate misuse of access for personal gain.Those cases exist and they matter, but they are rarely where risk first begins, and they do not reflect how…
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When insider risk is a wellbeing issue, not just a disciplinary one
Tags: access, breach, compliance, control, cyber, data, exploit, finance, group, malicious, monitoring, resilience, risk, risk-management, security-incident, threat, training, vulnerabilityWritten by Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security at Toro Solutions Insider risk is still often framed around intent, with the focus placed on malicious employees, disgruntled contractors, or deliberate misuse of access for personal gain.Those cases exist and they matter, but they are rarely where risk first begins, and they do not reflect how…