Banking stories - Page 60
Kiwis' contradictory habits costing millions in cybercrime damage
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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norton
New Zealanders lost more than $177 million to cybercrime last year but it seems people are not paying enough attention.
Check Point releases January’s ‘most wanted’ malware
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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malware
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
23% of organisations around the world were affected by Check Point's 'most wanted' malware in January, a 'lucrative' revenue stream for criminals.
Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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smartphones
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wearables
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martech
9.2m smartphones were sold in 2017, a big increase from last year that was largely driven by a 'replacement cycle' from one of the major OS.
Gone phishin’ - sidestepping the bait in scam emails
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
What makes people click on scam emails, and how can we educate them against opening themselves (and their organisations) up to vulnerabilities?.
RMIT launches blockchain strategy course to educate business leaders
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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edutech
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blockchain
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accenture
The 8-week online course starts on March 19 and was developed by the University’s Blockchain Innovation Hub, Stone and Chalk, and Accenture.
Westpac, ANZ and ASB ditch outdated ATM fees
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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westpac
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atms
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anz bank
Westpac, ANZ, and ASB have announced the scrapping of outdated ATM fees, responding to customer feedback and absorbing transaction costs.
The risks of DDoS and why availability is everything
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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ddos
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arbor networks
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netscout
We’ve all experienced the feeling of frustration, or even desperation, when the online services we expect are not available when we need them.
Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics is one of the latest applications to have its branding mimicked through phishing attacks that collect Microsoft login credentials.
Orca Tech expand distie profile with ExtraHop contract
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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extrahop
ExtraHop and Orca Tech have partnered up to provide complete network insights for Australian and New Zealand customers.
Australian real estate agents & buyers targeted in email hacking scam
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Real estate agents and home buyers in Victoria are being targeted in a possible email hacking scam that has caused losses of more than $200,000.
Demand for tech skills intensifies across Australia
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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jobs
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seek
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recruitment
Job advertisement numbers in Australia are on the rise, with the strongest growth in mining and engineering, according to data from Seek.
IGEL attribute growth to demand for a better user experience
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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daas
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healthtech
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software
IGEL say that their transition to a focus on end-user software has driven their growth both globally and in the ANZ market.
PKS now available: Revisiting VMware's Pivotal Container Service
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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it automation
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healthtech
VMware and Pivotal's Pivotal Container Service (PKS) is now generally available, bringing advanced Kubernetes capabilities to operators and developers.
Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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phishing
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email security
How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.
AU & UK partnership creates secure open banking data system
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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data protection
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siss data services
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digi.me
Australians will be able to download their transactions into a ‘secure cloud library’ that they own and access.
Criminals exploit SSL encryption & free certificates in malware attacks
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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encryption
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zscaler
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ssl certificate
Firms may not inspect SSL traffic because they assume it comes from trusted sources. That has now changed and SSL is now a ‘significant’ blind spot'.
Blockchain spending to surge 90% in 2018 with 60% on IT services
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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it services
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spending
APAC spent around US$148m on blockchain solutions in 2017, with 2018's forecast almost double that and IT services taking the lion's share.
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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m&a
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tnt technologies
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ademco
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
Bank South Pacific taps Oracle to lead digital transformation project
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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fintech
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oracle
The bank is implementing Oracle’s FLEXCUBE solution and its Digital Banking Experience product in an effort to drive customer service innovation.
Singapore passes Cybersecurity Bill for nation's critical infrastructure providers
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Singapore's parliament has passed the new Cybersecurity Bill, bolstering cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sectors, from water to aviation.