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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Distributed Denial of Service

Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.

By Mitchell Hageman • 7 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022

Global Stories

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Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region
Backbase

Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region

Backbase appoints Chris Vanden Berghe as regional VP of technology for Asia Pacific to drive product development and expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Forrester uncovers top upcoming payments innovations
Customer Relationship Management

Forrester uncovers top upcoming payments innovations

Payments innovation will shift from consumers to businesses in the next decade as tech firms create autonomous payments in connected devices, says Forrester.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Public Sector

Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Phishing

Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report

Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Data Analytics

Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high

Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition
Fintech

BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition

BlackLine CEO Marc Huffman says intercompany accounting is a 'distraction' within F&A for many multinational organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Malware

2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases

Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Phishing

COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021

While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research
Phishing

Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research

Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI
Distributed Denial of Service

Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI

Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Fintech

Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers

Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
EduTech

Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions

Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund
Hyperscale

Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund

Investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers secures $1.1bn from investors, including Beijing-based investment bank.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia
Investment

Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia

Personetics raises $85m from Thoma Bravo, doubling its valuation to over $160m and expanding operations in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022