ARCHIVE May2017
Legacy banks don’t have the IT to fight financial crime
Amid increased security breaches and financial crime at incumbent banks, security has become a paramount concern for these organizations. However, it’s rapidly becoming clear that banks won’t be able to shore up their defenses until they […]
Bitcoin is going wild — here’s what the cryptocurrency is all about
Bitcoin is back in the headlines after soaring in value. One bitcoin was worth $2,800 on May 25, up from $1,200 at the end of April. In countries that accept it, you can buy groceries […]
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Turkish court overturns convictions against four human rights activists – JURIST
The Turkish Court of Cassation, the country’s highest appellate court, Tuesday overturned convictions against four human rights defenders including Honorary Chair of Amnesty International of Turkey, Taner Kılıç. All four were formerly […]
Australia forms multi-agency task force to combat cyber crime – JURIST
On Saturday, Australia’s Minister for Home Affairs and Cyber Security Clare O’Neil announced the formation of a multi-agency task force to combat cyber crime. Called the Joint Standing Operation (JSO), the task […]
‘Invasive’ two-finger test performed on sexual assault victims is misconduct, India Supreme Court rules – JURIST
The India Supreme Court Monday declared that performing the “two-finger” or “three-finger” vaginal test on victims of rape or sexual assault will be classed as misconduct.Also dubbed the “virginity” test, the test […]
China-run ‘police’ station in Dublin ordered to close by Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs – JURIST
The Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs Wednesday ordered a Chinese overseas “police station” in Dublin to cease operations, according to Asia-based human rights group Safeguard Defenders. The order comes after Safeguard investigated […]
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