A week in security (May 6 – 12)
A roundup of security news from May 6–12, including breaches, privacy, financials, takedowns, and new ransomware tactics.
Vulnerabilities in financial mobile apps put consumers and businesses at risk
It’s good to know that your bank’s website boasts that little green padlock, promotes secure communication, and follows a two-factor authentication (2FA) scheme. But are their mobile apps equally secure?
Securing financial data of the future: behavioral biometrics explained
Sophisticated social engineering. Fileless malware. Specialized Trojans. These are the threats that keep the financial sector on its toes—making way for a new mode of authentication called behavioral biometrics. And its primary concern is not what your credentials are but how you enter them.
Barclays Bank customers targeted by phishers
Scammers go phishing for Barclays Bank customer details. Here’s what to avoid…