Author: Max Smith

Indeed, impressive fintech partnerships in the areas of fraud and identity verification are essential for second-hand goods markets that want to ensure customer security and protect brand integrity. Earlier this year, we spoke to Inna Lyubashevskaya, chief customer officer at identity verification company Sumsub, about the benefits of leveraging third-party anti-fraud solutions. “Every business case is unique and requires careful consideration of whether identity verification is handled in-house or through outsourcing,” she told us. “While in-house solutions have their benefits, the compelling benefits of outsourcing, including significant cost savings and customizable options, often outweigh the benefits of an in-house approach.”…

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condition of the land The UK's Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA), enacted in late 2023, will require all game studios to operate multiplayer or Social games, friend function, online chat forums, or other forms of user-to-user services. Its purpose is to protect all online users, including video game players, from exposure to illegal and harmful user-generated online content. The OSA reflects the UK Government's commitment to making the internet a safer place for all users, and similar commitments come from Europe and are articulated in the EU's Digital Services Act. OSA compliance will likely be a topic of discussion, at…

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) detailed document, Encrypted DNS Implementation Guidance, provides government agencies with the ability to use encrypted Domain Name System (DNS) protocols to improve cybersecurity. It explains how to do it. This advice is in line with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-22-09, which established a “zero trust” cybersecurity plan for departments of the federal civilian executive branch (FCEB). executive summary This document, published in April 2024, details how federal agencies must meet federal requirements for encryption of DNS data. ANYRUN malware sandbox’s 8th Birthday Special Offer: Grab 6 Months of Free Service M-22-09…

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Netflix's (NFLX) surprise three-season deal with the NFL marks a major shift for the streaming giant, which has historically shied away from investing in traditional live sports.As part of the deal, the platform will stream two games on Christmas Day: the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs, followed by the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans.Some on Wall Street say the move is an experiment for Netflix, as streaming platforms are under pressure to expand their services, especially amid the recent introduction of ad inventory. Looking.”I think this is more of a test of the waters, learning how to advertise within…

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LR: BUI General Manager for Eastern and Southern Africa, Mr. Hasmuku Chudasama and BUI Technical Consultant, Mr. Kelvin Ngware during a session at the East Africa Cloud and Cybersecurity Roadshow held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Kampala, Uganda. [photo: Courtesy] Industry leaders, policy makers, and cloud and cybersecurity experts recently gathered in Kampala, Uganda for the East Africa Cloud and Cybersecurity Roadshow. The event, held at the Four Points by Sheraton, focused on the dynamic world of cloud computing and cybersecurity. Organised for the first time in Uganda by African technology accelerator dx5, in partnership with information technology…

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The Basel Committee has published a report on the impact of financial digitalization on banks and supervision. The report considers both the benefits and risks of new technologies and the emergence of new technology-enabled suppliers to provide banking services. The report identifies eight implications for banks and supervisors related to macro-structural factors, specific digitization themes, capacity building and coordination. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has published the following report: report Considers the impact of the ongoing digitalization of finance on banking and supervision. This report is based on: Sound practices: How fintech developments are impacting banks and banking supervisors…

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