Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 28, 2025

Banking & Bank Technology Conference Calendar 2025 Event Location Start Attendees* Speakers* Began Transact by ETA Las Vegas 2-4 Apr 3,000 150 1990 Financial Brand Forum Las Vegas 14-16 Apr 2,500 2014 Money 20/20 Asia Bangkok 22-24 Apr 3,000 200 2018 Smarter Faster Payments by NACHA New Orleans 27-30 Apr 2,000 1974 FinovateSpring San Diego 7-9 (..)

NACHA

Finovate

JUNE 11, 2025

Feather’s new offering is aimed directly at human resource departments to equip them with technology that manages employee, health, life, and pension insurance, as well as cybersecurity insurance and professional and general liability coverage. ” Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Feather was founded in 2018.

Risk Management

FICO

DECEMBER 18, 2017

That 1849 quip from Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr somehow seems fitting for today’s cybersecurity industry. Taking both ends of the spectrum into account, my cybersecurity predictions for 2018 involve cyber scores, 2FA and bio hacks. In 2018, I predict that the awareness and usage of enterprise cyber scores will skyrocket.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Cybersecurity breaches could result in U.K. businesses collectively facing fines of up to £122 billion in 2018. law and then move slowly to repeal it, which means the new cybersecurity rules, and thus fines, will be on the books after the Brexit. The report noted that, while the U.K.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

Cybersecurity is one of the main tasks in the world of digital commerce and payments, and it’s a task that is getting more attention from consumers, companies, regulators and others. Synack was started about six and a half years ago, he said, with its founders all having cybersecurity experience at the federal government level.

Cybersecurity

CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Cybersecurity is a hot topic today. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Learn about active cyber defense strategies and what they mean for the future of enterprise cybersecurity. Most recently, Dow Jones saw over 2.4M

Cybersecurity

FICO

JUNE 5, 2018

In 2017 we commissioned independent research company Ovum to carry out a cybersecurity survey among senior executives, with some surprising results. We and Ovum have just completed an even bigger cybersecurity survey, covering 500 senior executives in 11 countries. The post What Did We Learn in 2018’s Cybersecurity Survey?

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

JULY 4, 2018

Following the massive data breach at Equifax last year, the cybersecurity sector has flourished – and so have some of the investments that track the industry. In terms of the sector, Gartner forecasts that spending on cybersecurity will rise by 7 percent to $93 billion in 2018, up from $86.4 billion last year.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

MAY 23, 2019

Kaspersky Lab, a cybersecurity and anti-virus company, has reported a rise in a specific malware intended to steal money and credentials from people’s bank accounts. In Q4 of 2018, mobile Trojans made up 1.85 The company found 29,841 files of the malware in Q1 of 2019, which is up from 18,501 in Q4.

Mobile Banking

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In 2018, 14 European startups reached unicorn status, led by Roivant Sciences with its $7B valuation. The companies on our list operate across industries including healthcare, cybersecurity, transportation, and more. Using CB Insights data, we identified all the Europe-based startups that have reached a $1B+ valuation in 2018.

CHIPS

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The cybersecurity world is witnessing a potentially new, dangerous threat: according to insurance firm Euler Hermes, one of its corporates fell victim to cyber fraud after attackers used sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate the firm’s chief executive officer by mimicking his voice on the phone.

Cybersecurity

FICO

OCTOBER 11, 2018

October 2018 marks the 15 th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month , and today, FICO is making big news: we have teamed with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help all American businesses be more aware of, and better manage, their cybersecurity risk. businesses. The ABCs of the ABC. Today’s inaugural ABC gives U.S.

Assessments

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2019

. — and the federal government in particular — needs more cybersecurity experts. By the reckoning of Ron Green, chief information security officer and executive vice president at Mastercard , the country has more than 313,000 cybersecurity job openings. percent of federal cybersecurity workers are aged 30 and under.

Cybersecurity

FICO

OCTOBER 24, 2017

If so, we invite you to submit a session proposal for FICO World 2018 , the Decisions Conference, which will be held in Miami Beach April 16-19. Key topics for the 2018 conference will include AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, risk management, customer engagement and innovative applications of decision management.

Cybersecurity

FICO

APRIL 17, 2019

Chamber of Commerce have produced our second quarterly Assessment of Business Cybersecurity Risk — think of it as the FICO Score for the nation’s cybersecurity risk. For the first quarter of 2019, the National Risk Score is 687, holding steady from the fourth quarter of 2018. The post U.S.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

Increasingly, though, experts are identifying government procurement as an instrumental component of promoting cybersecurity for the public and private sectors alike. In its roundup of key takeaways, The Kosciuszko Institute’s number-one conclusion was that “cybersecurity can and must be strengthened through public procurements.”

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 12, 2018

billion: The projected size of the global banking cybersecurity market by 2026. 80 percent: The percentage of mobile devices that will rely on biometric authentication by the end of 2018. Data: $248.26 100 million: The number of members that credit unions represent in the United States.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2019

Cybersecurity can seem an overwhelming challenge to organizations considering the pace of cyber-attackers’ evolution that seems to force cybersecurity solution providers into a perpetual game of catch-up. Less than half of IT professionals in the U.S.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In a rare press conference inside its Dongguan facilities, Huawei Technologies said it would spend $2 billion over the next five years to concentrate on cybersecurity initiatives, according to a report by Reuters. He expects the company’s revenue to be more than $100 billion for 2018, an increase of 8.7 percent from the previous year.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

BlackBerry has acquired the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for $1.4 The acquisition was first brought up in November of 2018. By adding Cylance’s technology to our arsenal of cybersecurity solutions, we will help enterprises intelligently connect, protect and build secure endpoints that users can trust.”.

Cybersecurity

CB Insights

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Corporations increased the number of times they mentioned cybersecurity on earnings calls nearly three-fold since 2014, according to CB Insights data. The increase in cybersecurity talk is not surprising given the fact that last year stolen data records worldwide exceeded 2 billion for the first time.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Cybersecurity experts are urging small business (SMB) owners to not ignore the risks they face from cyberattacks. million from social media account hacks between April and September 2018, shedding light on another rising cyberthreat for SMBs. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. Education Is Key.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

A new report by Kaspersky Lab, the Moscow-based cybersecurity and anti-virus company, has revealed that attacks on mobile devices with malware doubled from 66.4 million in 2018, according to a press release from the company. In 2018, the number of mobile users who interacted with malware went up 774,000, reaching 9,895,774.

Ransomware

FICO

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Looking ahead to 2018, I predict a rising trend for organizations to do four things better than today in the realm of financial crime. Today fraud prevention, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering (AML) are still siloed at many financial institutions. Want to see what FICO is doing to help lenders get ready for compliance in 2018?

Financial Crimes

PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2020

New York-listed Rockwell Automation is acquiring Israeli-based Avnet Data Security to deliver advanced cybersecurity services, Rockwell announced on Wednesday (Jan. The move also aims to expand Rockwell’s expertise in information technology and operational technology (IT/OT) cybersecurity services. billion in revenue in 2018.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Cybersecurity company Imperva announced that it has agreed to be acquired by private equity technology investment firm Thoma Bravo. The deal is expected to close late in the fourth quarter of 2018 or early in the first quarter of 2019. This transaction will provide immediate and substantial value to Imperva stockholders.

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

First Data’s 2018 Consumer Cybersecurity Study is based on data from 1,767 U.S. A new study has found that most consumers don’t understand just how vulnerable their Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is on the Internet.

Compromise

FICO

AUGUST 15, 2018

The number of UK firms with cybersecurity insurance has risen in the past year — but less than half say their cyber insurance covers all risks. While this is substantially better than the 24 percent reported across all 11 countries surveyed, only 38 percent of UK respondents said their cybersecurity insurance covers all risks.

Cybersecurity

FICO

JANUARY 7, 2019

The tremendous interest in AI and machine learning drove the readership on the Fraud & Security blog in 2018. Follow this blog for our 2019 insights into fraud, financial crime, cybersecurity and AI and machine learning. The post Top 5 Fraud & Security Posts 2018: AI and Machine Learning appeared first on FICO.

Posting

CB Insights

MAY 9, 2019

Banks and their venture arms are increasingly backing cybersecurity startups. Download the free report to find out 2019’s trends, opportunities, and high-momentum startups in the cybersecurity space. In 2018, firms such as J.P. GET THE 100-PAGE cyber defenders REPORT. Morgan Chase & Co., Morgan Chase & Co.,

Cybersecurity

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2017

As the Sinatra tune goes (a bit paraphrased) … New York: If you can make it there in cybersecurity, you can make it anywhere. In addition, firms must also appoint chief information security officers who would oversee the cybersecurity programs and efforts. 28, which is, of course, today. Data Protection in the U.K.,

Cybersecurity

Fintech News

JUNE 3, 2024

Despite its rapid growth, the APAC region remains the second smallest cyber insurance market globally, S&P Global says, a statement that aligns with findings of a Moody’s survey which revealed strong cybersecurity oversight among APAC players compared to global counterparts. trillion annually by 2025.

Ransomware

PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

Cybersecurity was once seen as purely a matter of technology, but more and more, security experts are bundling issues such as personal privacy, politics, business, ethics and risk into the package. Black Hat has conducted this survey annually since 2015, with the most recent survey being conducted in May of 2018.

Cybersecurity

FICO

APRIL 4, 2018

FICO is proud to have Garry Kasparov as our closing keynote speaker at FICO World 2018 , April 16-19 in Miami Beach. He caps a program with more than 70 sessions on AI, analytics, machine learning, cybersecurity, fraud detection and risk management. To hear part of Kasparov's amazing story, watch his TED Talk from last year: [link].

AI

Fintech News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Illicit share of all cryptocurrency transaction volume, 2018-2023, Source: Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report, Chainalysis, Jan 2024 Conversely, the data reveal an increase in ransomware attacks and darknet markets, indicating challenges in cybersecurity and a resurgence in these illicit activities.

Ransomware

PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

The 2018 predictions seem more like a laundry list of trends and tactics that’ve emerged over the last several years than a discussion of the profound impact these trends have had on the consumer and business payments experience. It’s seemingly all about tactics these days. Starting with mobile wallets.

Online and Mobile Banking

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal citing cyber security specialists, the breach in which the personal information of as many as 500 million customers was exposed began in 2014, going undetected until September of 2018.

Breach