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Blackline achieves ISO/IEC certifications for security & data privacy

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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Cloud-based accounting firm BlackLine has achieved ISO/IEC 27018 and 27701 certifications for its security and data privacy standards.
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Retail giants abandon paper receipts this Christmas

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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Slyp partners with leading fashion retailers including Scotch - Soda, Converse, Hurley, and Peter Sheppard for sustainable smart receipts.
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F5 extends Shape Security portfolio to protect against account takeover attacks

Thu, 9th Dec 2021
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F5 has announced multiple security offerings with the intention of helping to safeguard digital experiences with comprehensive account takeover protection.
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Hybrid working exacerbating cybersecurity problems for CIOs

Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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Security needs to keep up with the evolving nature of today's workforce, as hybrid working continues to exacerbate cybersecurity problems for IT leaders.
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Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3

Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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Malware and scams continue to plague thousands of New Zealanders, laying $3.3 million to waste in just three months.
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ICT expenditure the key to small business growth according to new Xero research

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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New data by Xero reveals that higher ICT expenditure for small businesses leads to greater sales growth, with New Zealand outperforming the UK and Australia.
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Retail sector set to account for almost half of embedded finance market

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Embedded finance is projected to be worth US$3.5 trillion to the global retail sector, accounting for 49% of the market within a decade, says Mambu report.
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Software development companies hit hard by cyber crime

Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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Computer software developers have the highest risk of cybersecurity breaches, according to research by FoxTech.
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AWS unveils latest innovations in cloud, machine learning, 5G, and IoT

Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled new innovations in cloud, machine learning, data analytics, 5G, and IoT technology at its re:Invent conference.
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Xero hits milestone in AI strategy with latest predictions feature

Wed, 1st Dec 2021
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Xero has introduced a new AI feature to its platform that uses machine learning to predict bank reconciliation data, saving businesses time.
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Is your online shopping as anonymous as you think? New research reveals shock analysis

Tue, 30th Nov 2021
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With Cyber Monday and Christmas shopping still in full swing, new research has revealed that you may not be as anonymous as you think when you shop online.
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Adoption of cloud sees continued growth for Workday

Mon, 29th Nov 2021
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Workday sees 20% increase in Q3 revenue, with more than 70% of financial services firms in the Fortune 500 as customers.
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The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals

Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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'Tis the season for cyber scams as online shopping peaks, but vigilance and email scrutiny can keep the grinches at bay, warns cybersecurity expert.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Forter?

Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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Forter, a SaaS-based fraud detection company, works with global online retailers and banks to provide real-time trust analysis.
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Is AI the answer to protecting our financial institutions from ransomware?

Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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The threat of ransomware continues to evolve and disrupt businesses. Financial organisations must embrace AI to detect and halt attacks.
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Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge

Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.
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Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report

Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.
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The best practices for safer adoption of open banking

Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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Asia-Pacific leading open banking thanks to digital ecosystems and data sharing. Australia moving towards wide rollout. Trust and security key.
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Opening of new data centre heralds ambitious APAC expansion plans for Keeper Security

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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Ransomware attacks have doubled globally in 2021, with Australia experiencing a sharp rise in attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Ransomware, supply chain and trojans top cyber risks against financial institutions

Fri, 19th Nov 2021
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2021 has seen a steady rise in cross-border cyber attacks perpetrated by increasingly sophisticated threat actors.