Millions of banking app users exposed to security flaw: HSBC, NatWest, Monzo, Santander, Starling and Virgin Money customers all affected January 12, 2022 Millions of Brits who use online banking services are exposed to some worrying fraud risks, industry experts warned today. Following an investigation by security experts 6point6, testing the online and mobile app security of 15 major current account providers on a range of criteria, including encryption and protection, login, and account management and navigation, consumer [...]
Turning off support now puts at risk billions of taxpayers’ cash already spent January 11, 2022 At least we now know Number 10 can organise a p***-up, even if it wasn’t in a brewery. Some of their decision-making in recent weeks, and indeed since the start-of the pandemic, had rather suggested it was beyond them. Nowhere is that more clear than in the ongoing work from home order, which is gradually [...]
Crypto crazy couple name baby after favourite digital asset January 11, 2022 Cryptocurrency-loving parents Bruno Karno and his wife Agatha have named their first-born Cardano in honour of their favourite crypto.
Bitcoin holds the line as it battles against market forces January 11, 2022 The price of Bitcoin has managed to hold above $42,000, after yesterday falling briefly below the psychologically important $40,000 level for the first time since September.
End of an era as Renault Sport closes its doors January 11, 2022 Brand websites and social media accounts for the legendary Renault Sport have closed, with Alpine taking over as the sporting Renault brand.
There’s nothing wrong with plain speaking… January 10, 2022 ONE COMPLAINT of business journalists is that some chief executives, drilled to within an inch of their life by a phalanx of corporate communications professionals, have on occasion been known to not perhaps be the most interesting interview subjects. It’s understandable: one doesn’t get to the top of corporate behemoths, as a rule, by shooting [...]
NFTs in the media: from films to the TV January 10, 2022 Manufacturers on television are battling to offer the ability for people to display their non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the ‘Telly’, discusses Jonny Fry.
An eyebrow-raising week in the world of cryptocurrency January 10, 2022 Data from CryptoCompare shows that the price of Bitcoin started last week at around $46,000 and saw a significant sell-off throughout the seven days.
Some light at the end of the crypto tunnel for Bitcoin? January 10, 2022 Bitcoin continues to hold above the psychologically-important $40k level this morning – a level it hasn’t fallen below since September 2021.
Homebuilder CALA anticipates revenue well above pre-pandemic levels January 10, 2022 Homebuilder CALA Group said it anticipates £1.25bn revenue, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. In unaudited results for the year to 31 December 2021, the homebuilder said it expected pre-tax profit of around £130m, an increase of 35 per cent on 2019. The Surrey-based firm reported 2,904 home completions, up 19 per cent on its 2019 total, and [...]