Banking stories - Page 41
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.
Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.
Railsbank teams up with Volt to launch in Australia
Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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fintech
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volt bank
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railsbank
Global fintech provider, Railsbank, partners with neobank Volt to launch in Australia, leveraging Volt's platform for product distribution.
Almost a third of malware threats previously unknown - HP report
Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
New report reveals that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to attackers using packers and obfuscation techniques.
Xero scores global partner agreement with BDO
Thu, 18th Mar 2021
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Xero and BDO have signed a global partnership agreement, making Xero the preferred accounting solution for BDO's small to medium business clients.
Virtual economy shifts paradigm of trust in the digital age - Okta
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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cloud services
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branding
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okta
COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to digital, but how has this affected digital trust? A new report dives into the state of digital trust in 2021.
New Zealand telcos to support Commerce Commission changes
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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uc
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commerce commission
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banking
New Zealand's three main mobile operators have agreed to provide more information and tools to support consumer choice.
Xero acquires Danish workforce management platform Planday
Fri, 5th Mar 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero acquires Danish workforce management platform Planday, which will offer integrated roster adjustment and employee tracking functions.
IBM partners with Portworx by Pure Storage to help enterprises manage hybrid cloud workloads
Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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storage
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
IBM partners with Portworx by Pure Storage to bring OpenShift-based data services to hybrid cloud environments on IBM Cloud Satellite.
COVID-19 sees rapid cloud adoption, rise in double-extortion ransomware
Fri, 26th Feb 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Rapid cloud adoption, remote working, and double extortion ransomware attacks are key cyber security trends from COVID-19, says Check Point.
2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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emotet
The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.
Kiwibank appoints two new GMs to its tech department
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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crm
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fintech
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cx
Kiwibank bolsters its digital and technology team with the appointment of two new leaders as part of its digital transformation strategy.
COVID-19 inspires fintech innovations worldwide
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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fintech
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globaldata
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covid-19
As COVID-19 continues to create economic uncertainty, several fintechs have started to realign their growth strategies, the analysts state.
Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved
Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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vpns
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dei
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nordvpn
Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.