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Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.
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Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?

Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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blockchain
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cloud services
DeFi, the emerging concept in blockchain finance, is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize global financial markets.
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Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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commerce systems
The agreement will see ACI provide and run Kiwibank's newly installed, full capability Payment Hub: a SaaS solution hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
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Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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Backbase appoints Chris Vanden Berghe as regional VP of technology for Asia Pacific to drive product development and expansion.
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Forrester uncovers top upcoming payments innovations

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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crm
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martech
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commerce systems
Payments innovation will shift from consumers to businesses in the next decade as tech firms create autonomous payments in connected devices, says Forrester.
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ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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crypto
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
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Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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public sector
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dei
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digital inclusion
Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.
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Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report

Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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supply chain
Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.
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Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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data analytics
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planning
Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.
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BlackLine bolsters financial management capabilities through FourQ acquisition

Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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tax
BlackLine CEO Marc Huffman says intercompany accounting is a 'distraction' within F&A for many multinational organisations.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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risk & compliance
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.
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COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021

Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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cybersecurity
While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.
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Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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edutech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
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Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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ai
Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.
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Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers

Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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finance, leasing & rental
Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.
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Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
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How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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fintech
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api
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.
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HGC Global Communications Limited collaborates with Kacific Broadband Satellites Group

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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uc
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data analytics
HGC partners with Kacific to provide better broadband solutions in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Philippines.