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Fujitsu launches blockchain money transfer service with major Japanese banks

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Fujitsu teams up with top Japanese banks to start blockchain-based P2P money transfer trials, heralding a cashless era.
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DoubleLocker ransomware encrypts Android files and changes your PIN

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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New Android ransomware DoubleLocker hijacks PINs and encrypts data, posing serious threats to mobile security.
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MAS panel discusses strategies for Singapore's cyber resilience

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has held discussions about enhancing the cyber resilience of the country's financial sector.
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Xero announces integrated new feature for requesting client documents

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Xero unveils 'Ask', an innovative feature to streamline document collection for accountants, ending the chase for client papers.
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Xero passes quarter of a million subscriber milestone in UK

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Cloud accounting leader Xero celebrates surpassing 250k UK subscribers amid digital tax shift and banking partnerships growth.
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How to restore customer loyalty after a data breach

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Businesses must elevate their customer experience to regain trust after data breaches, with transparency and automation key to loyalty.
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Europol: Legislation overhaul needed as cybercrime is 'unprecedented'

Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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A new report from Europol has revealed cybercrime is running rampant with ransomware reigning supreme - and a crackdown on criminals is essential.
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Android banking Trojan stalks Google Play - again

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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It's a case of déjà vu for one particular Android banking Trojan, which has popped up on Google Play after being removed from the store this year.
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EHF Fellow creating a global model for blockchain policy from New Zealand

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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blockchain
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New Zealand has a clean slate on blockchain policy and a history of being forward-leaning, nimble, technology-savvy, and open to new ideas.
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Misco opts with Oracle NetSuite because of local EU data centres

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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According to Misco, the decision was made easy given NetSuite's range of data centres across Europe and in particular the Netherlands.
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Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.
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Email scammers targeting SMBs under guise of accounting software

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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email security
Cybercrime networks may be chasing smaller businesses who don't have a dedicated infosec or IT team to help defend against scams.
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Bot services market worth US$1,783.9m by 2022 – APAC the driver

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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​A new research report from MarketsandMarkets has forecast very positive times ahead for the bot services market, with APAC leading the way.
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Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.
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Thales boost security for Kakao, Korea's 'digital only' bank

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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South Korean digital-only bank Kakao has deployed Thales security technologies as part of its efforts to boost the foundation of its banking systems.
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6 months under siege: the malware story so far in 2017

Sat, 16th Sep 2017
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Maya Horowitz, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point explores the major trends in global malware attacks during the first half of 2017.
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EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.
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Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.
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'Good lessons' arise from Singapore business continuity test

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Singapore's financial sector conducted a massive business continuity exercise in order to test response to both cyber and physical attacks last month.
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Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.