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Weekend maintenance kicks an Italian bank offline for days

The Pragmatic Engineer

Sella is a mid-sized bank in Italy with around $14B in assets under management. The Sella banking app, the Sella Invest app, and internet banking are all down. So, it seems all the banks’ digital properties, except those for trading, have gone down hard. It all suggests there was an unexpected edge case.

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Cybersecurity in Banking: Importance, Threats, Challenges

Knowledge Hut

As we transition to a digital economy, cybersecurity in banking is becoming a serious concern. The effectiveness of cybersecurity in banks influences the safety of our Personally Identifiable Information (PII), whether it be an unintentional breach or a well-planned cyberattack. What is Cybersecurity in Banking? billion by 2029.

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The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

The Pragmatic Engineer

In case you somehow missed it: we went through the fastest bank run in history, in an event that impacted about half of all VC-funded startups in the US and UK. ” There was no certainty for startups with money in Silicon Valley Bank. Deposits in Silicon Valley Bank, 1991-2023. The bank was founded in 1983.

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What is Remote Access Trojan (RAT)? Types, Variants, Uses

Knowledge Hut

In cybersecurity, Remote Access Trojans (RATs) have become a major concern for individuals and businesses alike. What is Remote Access Trojan (RAT)? A Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is a stealthy malware that grants unauthorized access and control of a victim's device. So, what exactly is the RAT?

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Startup Spotlight: Pave Seeks to Remove Barriers to Accessible Lending

Snowflake

I’m inspired by the opportunity to create a more accessible and fair financial system for underserved communities, alleviating the struggle and ultimately boosting economic growth. The majority of Americans struggle to access fair credit—especially those who don’t fit the profile of a typical borrower.

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Solaris Decentralizes Access and Delivers Data Faster With Snowflake

Snowflake

Learn how Europe’s leading embedded finance provider delivers data faster, decentralizes access and improves lineage controls with Snowflake’s Data Cloud. But while our existing provider offers amazing solutions, we found a few challenges in how we had to manage data access and lineage.” It created a lot of risks,” added Ben David.

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Accessibility Considerations in the Software Development Process by Oded Sharon

Scott Logic

As the world becomes more digitised, ensuring accessibility in software is increasingly important. Accessibility refers to the practice of designing software so that everyone, including disabled people, can access and use them easily and effectively. Business smart Accessible products benefit everyone.