Abruptly, I enter the cab escaping the arctic weather to confront something worse than freezing rain – body odor. Luckily, another taxi pulled to the curb and I continued my journey to last Tuesday’s RobotLab forum on Cybersecurity & Machines. Moderating a panel at the new Global Cyber Center, with John Frankel of ffVC and Guy Franklin of SOSA, I […]
Security
MYPINPAD Raises £15M to Define The Future of Secure Transactions
Security in the digital age is more important than ever, especially since our mobile devices store valuable information: like bank account and credit card info. MYPINPAD has taken upon itself to ensure security in financial and non-financial transactions through its proprietary touchscreen technology. This payment and authentication software solution enables bank-grade, multi-factor authentication. London TechWatch […]
This London Startup Just Raised Another £8M So That Online Merchants Will Not Need to Worry About Fraud
If a superhero were a company it might very well be in the form of Ravelin, which is an award-winning fraud detection and prevention platform for online merchants and the payment industry. This security company uses a combination of machine learning and human insight to intercept attacks before they happen. LondonTechWatch spoke with COO Nick […]
This London Analytics Startup Raised $10M to Make CyberSecurity Sophisticated
In-depth cyber security analysis is fundamental to making smart business decisions, and Panaseer is the transparent, cybersecurity analytics platform that provides unparalleled insight into the current state of a company’s cybersecurity vulnerability risk, enabling IT and risk teams to work more effectively. This London startup was the product of CEO and founder Nik Whitfield’s meetings […]
The State of Data Privacy, Then and Now
Who knew that the privacy of one’s personal information would become a variable? Our parents admonished us not to write anything in a letter or note to another that we would not be comfortable seeing on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. We were well schooled in the art of bifurcating our lives […]
Trunomi Raises $3.5M to Properly Manage Customer Data
Innovation has led to the debate on privacy being more heated than ever before. Customer data is being used to provide improved products and services but at the same time this data can be social engineered for less admirable purposes. The rapid collection of data has created the need for a trustworthy system for businesses […]
This London Startup Just Raised £8M to Securely Bring Your Identity Online
Whether you are enjoying a night out, checking out at the supermarket, or catching a flight, your need to show your ID card. But with a move towards digital wallets, the age of digital ID cards has finally arrived. Introducing Yoti, the most secure way to prove your identity online and in person. It’s free […]
Internet Security Threats Predictions for 2018
Cyber-crime has become one of the greatest threats to businesses, government institutions, and individuals, as hackers are constantly finding new targets and advanced tools to break through cyber defenses. As technology improves, new vulnerabilities are discovered and new obstacles challenge security professionals. The past year was followed by a number of high-impact cyber-attacks. Namely, a […]
6 Tips to Not Become a Target of a Cybercrime During the Holidays
The holiday season is known for cheer and often the act of gift-giving. Your increase in purchases leaves you more susceptible to fraudulent activities and cybercrime. It can be too easy to make gift purchases and not check on your accounts, but it is necessary when cybercrime is an ever-present problem. Personal information and data […]
30 Tips to Prevent Being Hacked That Everyone Should Know
In recent years, we’ve seen a massive surge in digital identity theft, hacking and online fraud. The bad news is that these practices will not go away, but instead will become even more prevalent. Hackers are becoming increasingly more sophisticated, gaining inroads into election results, company databases and individual bank accounts. They use algorithms and so-called […]