Banking stories - Page 29
A brief history of cyber-threats — from 2000 to 2020
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Sophos presents a 20-year retrospective of cyber-threats, from the Worm Era to the Monetisation Era and the current Ransomware Era.
The best DDoS protection depends on the use case
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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saas
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ddos
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hybrid & remote work
On-demand, always-on and hybrid models provide different services for different needs, writes Radware product marketing manager Eyal Arazi.
SaaS banking 'unicorn' Mambu eyes APAC expansion
Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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saas
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fintech
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mambu
This latest funding round was backed by TCV, which is a capital investment firm that has backed the likes of Airbnb, Expedia, LinkedIn, Netflix, and Zillow.
Cognizant significantly expands Australian presence with Servian acquisition
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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cognizant
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m&a
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servian
Cognizant acquires Sydney-based consultancy, Servian, to enhance digital transformation capabilities in Australia and New Zealand.
Emotet remains leading malware in global threat index
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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check point software
The malware has impacted 7% of organisations globally, following a spam campaign which targeted more than 100,000 users per day during the holiday season.
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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vpns
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dei
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awards
Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
Epazz teams up with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts worldwide
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
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digital transformation
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blockchain
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defi
Epazz collaborates with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts for their IEO. The global blockchain market is set to grow exponentially in 2021.
AI go-to investment for financial services sector, spend increases to US$4.29bn
Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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uc
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fintech
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martech
AI spending in Asia/Pacific's financial services sector is set to reach $4.29bn by 2024, with a CAGR of 22.1% from 2019-2024, according to IDC.
Holistic web protection market to reach $3.63bn by 2025
Mon, 28th Dec 2020
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Retail, banking and technology sectors are driving the global holistic web protection market, according to new findings from Frost and Sullivan.
NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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m&a
NEC acquires Swiss digital banking firm Avaloq, aiming to accelerate long-term growth and global expansion strategy.
ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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fintech
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.
rhipe chosen as APAC distributor for predictive analytics solutions provider
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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martech
rhipe has been named as an APAC distributor for Runecast, a predictive analytics solution for VMware, AWS and Kubernetes.
Uniphore and Tech Mahindra enter multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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crm
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uc
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cx
Uniphore and Tech Mahindra have come together with the shared intention of driving innovation in customer experience and contact centre operations.
Digital Realty expands Data Gravity Index to 53 global metros
Mon, 14th Dec 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Digital Realty expands its Data Gravity DGx index, now including 53 data center and interconnection metros worldwide.
Three steps to achieve a better patient experience using data in the healthcare industry
Tue, 1st Dec 2020
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iot
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healthtech
Introducing new technology to the healthcare industry beyond COVID-19 will be complicated. The only thing that can simplify it is well-organised data insights.
Is the 'fast follower' mentality holding back anti-money laundering in Australia?
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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ai
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cybersecurity
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money laundering
Australian banks are urged to invest in artificial intelligence to combat money laundering, with 68% believing it is the solution.
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.
Voice phishing attacks on the rise, remote workers vulnerable
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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phishing
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email security
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hybrid & remote work
Increase in voice phishing attacks targeting remote workforces, using employees' names to trick victims into sharing login credentials and data.
Data mastery the difference between success and failure, report finds
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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capgemini
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report
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data insights
Data-powered enterprises are 22% more profitable and generate 70% more revenue per employee, according to new research from Capgemini Research Institute.
Rising threat of data breaches among enterprises drives growth in network security revenue
Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Asia Pacific network security revenue is estimated to reach $1.4bn in 2024, driven by a rising threat of data breaches, according to GlobalData.