Banking stories - Page 17
Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.
Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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Investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers secures $1.1bn from investors, including Beijing-based investment bank.
Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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financial institutions
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funding
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investment
Personetics raises $85m from Thoma Bravo, doubling its valuation to over $160m and expanding operations in Australia.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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software development
Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.
Philippines neobank Tonik steps up banking game with Google Cloud
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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According to Tonik founder and CEO Greg Krasnov, the company needed to drive its value proposition not just through cost, but also consumer trust.
HGC Global Communications Limited collaborates with Kacific Broadband Satellites Group
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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HGC partners with Kacific to provide better broadband solutions in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Philippines.
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.
New Zealand – let’s get your IT supply chain secured!
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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inventory management systems
IT supply chain attacks are on the rise, with up to 40% of breaches originating from weak supply chains. It's time for organisations to wake up to the risks.
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.
Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.
Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
New report reveals challenges, opportunities and emerging risks for businesses in 2022 and highlights the importance of collaboration.
COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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wise
New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.
Lenovo technology predictions for 2022: AI, hybrid working, security and sustainability
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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After a year of transition, Lenovo offers a range of predictions and new approaches it believes will take hold in the Asia Pacific markets for 2022 and beyond.
New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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microsoft
New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.
Atturra lists on the ASX raising approximately $24.8 million through its Initial IPO
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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cloud services
Atturra begins trading on ASX following a successful IPO, raising $24.8m. The Australian tech firm aims to become the country's largest IT solutions provider.
Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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capital
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us expansion
Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.
Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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scams
Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.
Barclays selects HPE GreenLake for global private cloud platform
Tue, 21st Dec 2021
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private cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Hewlett Packard has announced that Barclays has selected HPE GreenLake to deliver its global private cloud platform.