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World's Largest Bank ICBC Hit by Ransomware

SecureWorld News

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), recognized as the world's largest commercial bank, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The bank, in response to the incident, promptly disconnected and isolated affected systems to contain the breach. was released in 2021. came out in June of last year.

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Schrodinger’s Open Banking

CIO Business Intelligence

I can’t help but think of open banking in the United States — it’s not here, and, at the same time, it’s very much here. In essence, they’re not waiting for the kind of regulatory open banking mandates that have been handed down in other parts of the world. They’re building their own open banking environment.

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Schrodinger’s Open Banking

CIO Business Intelligence

I can’t help but think of open banking in the United States — it’s not here, and, at the same time, it’s very much here. In essence, they’re not waiting for the kind of regulatory open banking mandates that have been handed down in other parts of the world. They’re building their own open banking environment.

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Steps CIOs should take to protect customer data in Nigeria’s open banking systems

CIO Business Intelligence

Due to Nigeria’s fintech boom borne out of its open banking framework, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a much-awaited regulation draft to govern open banking procedures. According to the Africa Funding Startup 2021 report, Nigerian fintech has brought in more than half of the US$4.6

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US banking regulators are looking to clarify crypto rules in 2022

The Verge

The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (or FDIC), and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) have issued a joint statement announcing a plan to clarify the rules and regulations around how banks can use cryptocurrencies over the next year ( via Bloomberg ). Banks now have to show they can safely handle crypto.

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New Cyber Incident Reporting Rules for U.S. Banks

SecureWorld News

At the same time, banking organizations are a growing target for cyberattacks. One study by Trend Micro reported a 1,318% rise in ransomware attacks targeting banks in the first half of 2021. Many banks will have just a day and a half to report cyber incidents, under a new rule that will go into effect on May 1, 2022.

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Tech Moves: Karat hires VP for Brilliant Black Minds program; PSL adds biz leads

GeekWire

— Karat , a Seattle-based startup that helps companies conduct technical interviews, hired Crystal Moore as its new vice president of Brilliant Black Minds , a program that aims to double the number of Black engineers in tech over the next ten years. billion valuation in October 2021. (Karat Photo). are Black, Karat says.