Entries from 2016-01-01 to 1 year

Cyber crime: How companies are hit by email scams by Online Security

Fraudsters are using clever impersonation techniques to siphon millions from unprotected businesses When Keith McMurtry, corporate controller of Scoular, a 124-year-old US grain-trading and storage company, was asked by his chief executive…

Anonymous Internet Vigilantes Are Taking Peer Review Into Their Own Hands by Online Security

Since 2012, the message board PubPeer has served as a sort of 4chan for science, allowing anyone to post anonymous comments on scientific studies. Originally intended as a forum for the discussion of methods and results, PubPeer has perhap…

Online Security: These Are Today's Top 8 Cyber-Crime Trends According to Europol

In its Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) report released today, Europol has detailed today's top 8 most prevalent cybercrime trends, for which investigators have seen a rise in detected incidents since the start of the yea…

Oakmere Road: “Someone Has Reported Your Actions” Facebook Phishing Scam

Outline: Message purporting to be from Facebook Security Management claims that your account will be disabled because other users have reported your actions. It instructs you to click a link to re-confirm your details or Facebook will remo…

International Financial Securities Regulatory Commission: Joint Press Release

Joint Press Release OF BELIZE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION AND BELIZE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION As many of you may be aware, the Government of Belize is currently undertaking a fiscal debt restructuring ex…

International Financial Securities Regulatory Commission: Tips on Effective Practices for Digital Investment Advice

According to a recent report from Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), firms providing financial services through “digital investment advice” require sound supervision and governance, plus effective ways of determining appropri…

International Financial Securities Regulatory Commission: Education & Training

FINRA offers securities professionals some of the industry’s most valuable education and training, particularly in compliance and regulatory matters. Conferences and educational events keep you informed about regulatory and rules developme…