July 6, 2025

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Godfather malware is now hijacking legitimate banking apps — and you won’t see it coming

A notorious banking malware that targets the best Android phones has returned with new capabilities that make it even easier for hackers to siphon off your hard-earned cash. As reported by Infosecurity Magazine, an updated version of the Godfather malware has been spotted online by the mobile security firm Zimperium. Back when I first reported

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U.S. Bank Tops Javelin Strategy & Research’s 2025 Mobile and Online Banking Scorecards

Shortcomings Underscore Why Two-Thirds of Consumers Look Beyond Their Bank for Help with Their Finances 2025 Digital Banking Scorecard Results Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service

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Senate passes major crypto legislation as banking chairman touts ‘historic day’

Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott told Fox News Digital that the GENIUS Act ‘is the first of its kind’ as the bill passes the Senate. The Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Tuesday, after the landmark crypto legislation faced a number of hurdles before making it across the

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Doha Bank wins ‘Best Corporate Banking App – Qatar 2025’ at Global Banking & Finance Awards

The accolade reflects the Doha Bank’s commitment to innovation, digitalisation, and exceptional client service in the corporate banking space. Doha Bank has been named the winner of the Best Corporate Banking App – Qatar 2025 by the Global Banking and Finance Awards, in recognition of its cutting-edge Tadbeer Corporate mobile banking app. The accolade reflects

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Finance blog raided over suspected Swiss banking secrecy law breaches

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Media myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Swiss authorities have raided the offices of popular financial blog Inside Paradeplatz over suspected violations of banking secrecy laws, as media reporting on financial misconduct becomes more restricted in the country.  Lukas Hässig, the journalist behind

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Office of Swiss blog raided over suspected breaches of banking secrecy laws

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Media myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Swiss authorities have raided the offices of popular financial blog Inside Paradeplatz over suspected violations of banking secrecy laws, as media reporting on financial misconduct becomes more restricted in the country.  Lukas Hässig, the journalist behind

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Instagram ‘BMO’ ads use AI deepfakes to scam banking customers

Instagram ads impersonating financial institutions like Bank of Montreal (BMO) and EQ Bank (Equitable Bank) are being used to target Canadian consumers with phishing scams and investment fraud. Some ads use AI-powered deepfake videos in an attempt to collect your personal information, while others use official branding to drive traffic outside of the platform to lookalike illicit

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Ottawa plans to introduce bill for open banking, department says – National

The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking — or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it — is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other than their

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Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’

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Pay cap removed at AIB and PTSB after AIB stake sale

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue has announced the removal of the pay cap on maximum pay for AIB and PTSB. The Government removed a €500,000 pay cap from Bank of Ireland after completing a review of the sector’s pay restrictions shortly after the bank returned to full private ownership in 2022. It comes after the

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