Amid challenging economic conditions in the UK, Britons are increasingly turning to a variety of sources for financial advice. Recent research highlights the diverse range of media and personal networks that people rely on to navigate their financial decisions. This trend underscores the importance of financial literacy and the need for credible guidance in managing money effectively. The Role of
The discovery of a critical zero-day vulnerability in TP-Link’s Archer, Deco, and Tapo series routers has sent a ripple of concern through the tech community. Found in both older and recent firmware versions up to November 4, 2024, this security flaw exposes users to potentially devastating attacks involving malicious command injection. Initiated in the 2023 firmware of the AXE75 router,
In an alarming development, the North Korean-linked Kimsuky group has ramped up phishing campaigns aimed at stealing credentials from researchers, financial institutions, and corporate officials. These nefarious efforts demonstrate an increase in sophistication, employing domain impersonation and malware-free techniques designed to evade detection and maximize the impact of their operations. As this threat evolves, cybersecurity experts are sounding alarms to
In a significant move towards enhancing employee financial well-being, WPS Advisory has partnered with Moneyhub to launch a groundbreaking financial app named LifeStage. This collaboration reflects a broader trend in workplaces where HR departments are increasingly prioritizing the financial health of employees. The LifeStage app serves as a comprehensive tool designed to help employees make informed financial decisions, providing a
France’s four leading mobile network operators, Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange, and SFR, have collaboratively taken significant steps to combat the escalating issue of online fraud and identity theft by launching innovative network Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs). Announced on December 3, 2024, these companies will introduce two network APIs, KYC Match and SIM Swap, for the French market by the first
Cisco has issued an updated advisory alerting customers about the active exploitation of a decade-old security vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), specifically CVE-2014-2120. This flaw, initially identified in 2014 with a CVSS score of 4.3, involves insufficient input validation in ASA’s WebVPN login page. As a result, an unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially execute a cross-site scripting (XSS)
Interpol’s latest international policing effort, dubbed Operation Haechi V, led to an unprecedented crackdown on cyber-enabled fraud across more than 40 countries and territories between July and November 2024. This extensive operation culminated in the arrest of over 5,500 criminals and the seizure of more than $400 million in virtual assets and traditional currencies. These assets were primarily linked to
Masttro, a leader in wealth tech solutions for family offices, RIAs, and wealth managers, recently launched its upgraded next-generation platform designed to revolutionize wealth data management through a seamless, efficient, and comprehensive approach. With global asset valuations on the rise and the complexity of estates increasing due to the growth in illiquid alternative investments, the demand for robust data management
The rapidly advancing world of technology continually faces new challenges, and one of the most critical of these is ensuring the security of software systems. Recently, a significant vulnerability was discovered in Windows 11, allowing attackers to gain elevated system privileges through an integer overflow vulnerability in the ksthunk.sys driver. This flaw was unveiled during the TyphoonPWN 2024 event, shedding
Family offices, designed to manage and preserve wealth across generations, now face numerous challenges due to modern financial practices. Today’s interconnected business world requires family offices to handle complicated financial structures, a diverse mix of assets, and frequent cross-border transactions. Contemporary family offices have evolved from their original conception, confronting intricate financial dynamics that include investing in alternative assets such
In a world where digital manipulation and disinformation campaigns are becoming increasingly common, a recent report by VIGINUM, a French government agency, has accused Azerbaijan of conducting online manipulation campaigns targeting France’s overseas constituencies and Corsica. From July 2023 to October 2024, VIGINUM detected the involvement of social media accounts linked to BIG, a known group, in spreading content hostile
Manzil Wealth has made a groundbreaking move by introducing the first comprehensive halal wealth management platform in Canada, a solution that addresses the growing demand for ethical and Sharia-compliant financial services among Canadian Muslims. This innovative platform is designed to provide a complete suite of financial services, including Sharia-compliant investments, mortgages, and robust financial planning tools. The platform’s commitment to
