Cybersecurity

    Reporting on regulatory requirements, enforcement actions, and best practices to safeguard financial institutions and markets against cyber threats, data breaches, and vulnerabilities through proactive measures.

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    Cybersecurity

    Japan Enacts New Law Allowing Offensive Cyber Operations

    By Editors | 19/05/2025

    The law enacts a more proactive cyber stance for Japan, empowering authorities to neutralise threats before impact.

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    Cybersecurity

    FSS Korea Outlines Top Cybersecurity Priorities for FIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

    FSS to establish real-time emergency communication system for financial sector to ensure swift response to cyber incidents.

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    Structural Regulation

    US Tightens Export Controls Targeting Huawei AI Chips

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

    Huawei’s Ascend AI chips now need a licence for their use irrespective of geographical location, which is an effective worldwide ban.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    APAC Regulators to Collaborate on Online Investment Scams

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

    The SFC said it has forged regional consensus on regulatory collaboration to combat online scams at IOSCO’s annual meeting.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Global Consumer-Driven Fraud Surges in 2024: Report

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

    First-party fraud accounted for 36 percent of all fraud in 2024, up sharply from 15 percent in 2023.

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    Cybersecurity

    Japan Urges Banks to Start Preparing for Post-Quantum Risks

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

    The FSA warns smaller banks may be most at risk amid rising threats and limited cybersecurity capacity.

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    Cybersecurity

    Australian Data Breaches Hit Record High in 2024

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

    There were 1,113 data breach notifications in 2024, a 25 percent increase from the incidents reported in 2023.

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    Cybersecurity

    Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2025

    Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection

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    Cybersecurity

    Indian Banks on High Alert Amid Tensions With Pakistan

    By Editors | 11/05/2025

    Indian banks have been directed to bolster cybersecurity and protect the country’s digital payments infrastructure.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Kraken Thwarts Attempt by DPRK Hacker to Infiltrate Company

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

    Instead of alerting the applicant, Kraken strategically advanced them through the recruitment process to study their tactics.

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