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Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears
Firewalls

Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
Airwallex integrates with Xero to invite SMBs to 'a borderless world'
Fintech

Airwallex integrates with Xero to invite SMBs to 'a borderless world'

Airwallex and Xero have joined forces to assist small to medium-sized businesses in saving time and money, by integrating domestic and international payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide
Distributed Denial of Service

Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide

Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs
Customer Relationship Management

Security, analytics and customer service top priorities for CFOs

A new Protiviti survey reveals CFOs are prioritising security, analytics, and customer service, reflecting a shift towards a strategic focus in finance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2019
Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers
Malware

Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers

Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
ESET breaks down attacks targeting gamers and IT manufacturers
Gaming

ESET breaks down attacks targeting gamers and IT manufacturers

The Winnti Group is known for its espionage capability and targeted attacks, although financial motivations cannot be excluded.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019
Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

Social media a growing business risk across Asia Pacific

Organisations now face an even wider risk landscape, as they seek to tackle emerging digital threats and deal with complex reputational and regulatory issues.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter
Blockchain

Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter

This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
AlphaCert & Refinitiv bring data to better investment decisions
Data Analytics

AlphaCert & Refinitiv bring data to better investment decisions

AlphaCert and Refinitiv are now offering new data management solutions to New Zealand and Australian investment management sectors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money
Crypto

UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money

UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
430,000 people hit with financial malware
Malware

430,000 people hit with financial malware

Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Penta Security releases fin-tech crypto node service
Distributed Denial of Service

Penta Security releases fin-tech crypto node service

The PALLET Node Service reduces the time to build the node and provides management services for corporations that are expanding into blockchain.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund
Crypto

Curtin Uni launches cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund

Curtin University in Australia has launched a pioneering cryptocurrency-based PhD scholarship fund, backed by New Zealand's blockchain studio Centrality.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Credorax to adopt Cisco's data center networking technology
Fintech

Credorax to adopt Cisco's data center networking technology

Credorax partners with Cisco to enhance its data center network, boosting capacity, lowering latency, and improving service assurance for merchants.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Currencies stories

Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade
Crypto

Programmable money will redraw the map of international trade

Those who control the most widely used currencies also control a great deal of the global economy, and it is time for New Zealand to get in the game.

By Dave Corbett • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Korean-speaking threat groups strike close to home
Malware

Korean-speaking threat groups strike close to home

Kaspersky warns of Korean-speaking cyber threat groups like Lazarus and BlueNoroff targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges in SE Asia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark
Crypto

Cryptocurrency conundrum: Reserve Bank & IR fumble in the dark

Whether it's cryptocurrency salaries or a central digital currency, no agency is quite sure how to tackle this upcoming payment trend.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Fintech

New app helps Kiwi investors go global

Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2019