Cybersecurity

Cryptocurrency

Google Warns Quantum Threat to Crypto Is Closer Than Expected

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

New whitepaper details lower resource estimates for breaking cryptography and urges immediate migration to PQC standards for all vulnerable blockchains.

Cybersecurity

Bangladesh Sets 2026 Deadline for New Cybersecurity Framework

By Mark Johnston | 01/04/2026

The central bank has issued a mandatory framework for banks and payment firms, requiring a CISO, 72-hour incident reporting, and NIST-aligned controls.

Operational Risk

BNM Targets Cyber Risk, Consumer Credit in Latest Stability Review

By Manesh Samtani | 01/04/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia’s latest stability review outlines new measures for operational resilience, consumer credit, and insurance, while affirming the health of the financial system.

Cybersecurity

Bangladesh Bank Sets New Rules for Partner Network Connectivity

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2026

BB has issued new guidelines for financial institutions connecting to its extranet, mandating new security and operational standards by year-end.

Cybersecurity

Hong Kong Amends Security Law to Compel Password Disclosure

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

New rules introduce jail time for non-compliance and expand customs' powers, prompting concern from legal experts and a US diplomatic alert.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Bangladesh Bank Staff to be Charged Over Decade-Old Cyber Heist

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

Investigators have identified nearly 70 suspects, including bank insiders, in the 2016 SWIFT network breach.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Releases Payments Vision 2028, Proposes Shared Fraud Liability

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/03/2026

The RBI plans to make beneficiary banks partly liable for fraud, review cross-border rules, and potentially bring major digital platforms under direct oversight.

Payments & Settlements

New 2FA Framework for Digital Payments Set to Take Effect in India

By Manesh Samtani | 30/03/2026

The new rules, effective 1 April 2026, shift liability for fraud to financial institutions and move away from a sole reliance on OTPs.

Cybersecurity

Korea to Ramp Up Penalties for Late Cyber Incident Reporting, Illegal Spam

By Mark Johnston | 30/03/2026

New amendments introduce fines of up to six percent of sales for spam violations and increase penalties for delayed cyber incident reporting for companies.