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2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
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Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.
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Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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ransomware
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Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.
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One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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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.
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Railsbank teams up with Volt to launch in Australia

Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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Global fintech provider, Railsbank, partners with neobank Volt to launch in Australia, leveraging Volt's platform for product distribution.
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Almost a third of malware threats previously unknown - HP report

Tue, 23rd Mar 2021
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hp
New report reveals that 29% of malware captured was previously unknown due to attackers using packers and obfuscation techniques.
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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.
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Virtual economy shifts paradigm of trust in the digital age - Okta

Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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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.
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New Zealand telcos to support Commerce Commission changes

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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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.
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Xero acquires Danish workforce management platform Planday

Fri, 5th Mar 2021
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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.
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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.
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COVID-19 sees rapid cloud adoption, rise in double-extortion ransomware

Fri, 26th Feb 2021
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Rapid cloud adoption, remote working, and double extortion ransomware attacks are key cyber security trends from COVID-19, says Check Point.
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2021's Most Wanted: Emotet continues reign as top malware threat

Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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The Emotet trojan continues to reign as top malware in January, despite international law enforcement taking control of its infrastructure.
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Kiwibank appoints two new GMs to its tech department

Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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Kiwibank bolsters its digital and technology team with the appointment of two new leaders as part of its digital transformation strategy.
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COVID-19 inspires fintech innovations worldwide

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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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.
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Malware variants becoming increasingly prevalent, sophisticated and evolved

Wed, 20th Jan 2021
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Malware variants are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent, posing a greater threat to businesses, according to Giacom and Webroot.
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A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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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.
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Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index

Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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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.
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Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
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Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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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.