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Embedded Finance

How Can Digitized Finance Transform Small-to-Medium-Sized Businesses?

The transformative potential of digitization in financial operations is increasingly evident, particularly for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). These enterprises often operate within limited and outdated ecosystems, leading to slower payments, higher fees, and inefficient administrative tasks. This article explores how the integration of financial technologies can streamline and optimize financial management for SMBs, focusing on BILL, a company that

December 13, 2024

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

How Will Apple Pay Transform Digital Payments for Egyptian Customers?

With the recent introduction of Apple Pay in Egypt, users now have access to a more secure and convenient way to make payments both in-store and online. In collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), Mastercard has brought this innovative digital payment system to Egyptian consumers, aiming to foster a cashless economy and

December 13, 2024

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

How Will GoCardless and Endava Revolutionize Enterprise Payments?

Imagine a world where enterprise payments are not only automated but also seamlessly integrated into digital transformation initiatives, significantly reducing operational complexities for large-scale businesses. This vision has now taken a step closer to reality with the recent partnership between GoCardless and Endava. The collaboration between these cutting-edge companies aims to embed advanced bank payment systems within enterprise ecosystems, offering

December 13, 2024

Hardware

Gamers Delay Upgrades as AMD, Nvidia, Intel Prepare Next-Gen GPUs

Gamers are postponing their hardware upgrades, creating a noticeable dip in GPU sales as they await the next-generation offerings from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel. According to Jon Peddie Research, gaming GPU shipments fell by a striking 14.5 percent in the third quarter of 2024 when compared to the second quarter. This decline is largely attributed to gamers holding off on

December 13, 2024

AI and ML

Can AI-Powered Solutions Tackle Modern Fraud and Scams Effectively?

The evolving landscape of fraud prevention in the digital age presents an increasingly complex challenge for product management leaders in the tech industry, who have witnessed the rising sophistication and creativity of cybercriminals over the past decade. As fraudsters and scammers continue to develop new tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in online platforms, the need for robust and innovative defenses has

December 13, 2024

Hardware

Can Huawei Overcome U.S. Sanctions and Close the Chip Development Gap?

The release of the Huawei Mate 70 Pro has sparked significant discussions surrounding the company’s ability to keep pace with global chip development standards amidst ongoing U.S. sanctions. While many expected the flagship smartphone to debut with the 5nm Kirin 9100 chipset, it instead features the 7nm Kirin 9020. This reliance on an older chipset underscores the broader difficulties Huawei

December 13, 2024

Cyber Security

Krispy Kreme Cyberattack Disrupts Holiday Online Orders and Signals Risks

As the holiday season approached, Krispy Kreme, the beloved American doughnut company, found itself grappling with an unforeseen cyberattack. This breach caused significant disruption to its online ordering system, a crucial component of its operations during peak busy periods. Unfortunately, this incident highlights a broader issue plaguing many US retailers: the growing susceptibility to cybersecurity threats and operational vulnerabilities that

December 13, 2024

Cyber Security

Is Your System Vulnerable to the New Malichus Malware Targeting Cleo?

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new and insidious malware framework has emerged, specifically targeting Cleo file systems. Discovered by researchers at Huntress, this malware, named "Malichus," highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals who exploit previously unidentified flaws in Cleo Communications software. This particular attack underscores the importance of vigilance and the need for timely patches to secure

December 13, 2024

Cyber Security

North Korean Cyber Scheme Infiltrates U.S. Firms to Fund WMD Programs

The carefully orchestrated operations executed by North Korean nationals to subvert international sanctions have become a focal point, particularly as they infiltrate Western companies through remote IT jobs. This method allowed them to fund their regime’s development of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued indictments against 14

December 13, 2024

Cyber Security

How Is the US Countering Cyber Threats from Chinese Firm Sichuan Silence?

In a significant move to counter cybersecurity threats, the US government has imposed sanctions on the Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company, Limited (Sichuan Silence) and its employee Guan Tianfeng. This action follows their involvement in a massive firewall breach in April 2020, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE 2020-12271) to deploy malware and ransomware worldwide. Over 23,000 firewalls

December 13, 2024

Cyber Security

Global Cybersecurity Incidents and Effective Law Enforcement Actions

The complexities of modern cybersecurity incidents demand an in-depth understanding of the interplay between various cybercrime activities and the measures taken to combat them. Recently, numerous security breaches and cyberattacks have spotlighted the vulnerabilities within governmental and corporate infrastructures, as well as the proactive steps taken by law enforcement and international collaborations to stymie these threats. Through an analysis of

December 13, 2024