Cybersecurity researchers at Cofense have uncovered a phishing campaign using fake LinkedIn InMail notifications to distribute the ConnectWise RAT. Unlike typical LinkedIn scams that steal credentials, this attack installs a remote access trojan. The fraudulent emails mimic LinkedIn branding but use an outdated template from before the platform’s 2020 redesign, making them appear legitimate at first glance.

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Socure, the leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) for digital identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention, today announced the launch of the company’s first AI-powered assistant for its Global Watchlist Screening and Monitoring solution.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a large-scale phishing campaign leveraging fake CAPTCHA images embedded in PDF documents hosted on Webflow’s content delivery network (CDN).

OKX operator Aux Cayes Fintech has pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed money transmitting business and will pay over $504 million in fines and fees.

The U.S. financial landscape for decentralized finance (DeFi) appears to be shifting, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has terminated its investigation into Uniswap Labs, a prominent decentralized crypto exchange. The probe, which spanned over a year, accused Uniswap of functioning as an unregistered broker exchange and clearing agency while issuing unregistered securities.

Asia is poised to claim nearly half of the world’s fintech transactions by the end of 2025, solidifying its position as a global leader in the sector, according to a new report from Singapore-based UnaFinancial.

The UK Government is reportedly considering dissolving the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) and integrating it into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of its broader economic growth agenda. The PSR, while fully independent, already shares some operational services with the FCA.