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Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer
Malware

Sophos uncovers new variants of Tor2Mine cryptominer

Sophos researchers have discovered new variants of the Tor2Mine cryptominer that evade detection and spread through networks. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Dec 2021
Ransomware, supply chain and trojans top cyber risks against financial institutions
Malware

Ransomware, supply chain and trojans top cyber risks against financial institutions

2021 has seen a steady rise in cross-border cyber attacks perpetrated by increasingly sophisticated threat actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Nov 2021
Payroll and compliance platform Deel launches in Australia and New Zealand
Human Capital Management

Payroll and compliance platform Deel launches in Australia and New Zealand

Global payroll and compliance platform Deel has launched in Australia and New Zealand, offering businesses access to global talent.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Nov 2021
Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system
Malware

Ransomware black hole pulls in other cyberthreats to create one massive delivery system

Ransomware's growing power is sucking other cyberthreats into its orbit, creating a unified and modular attack system, warns Sophos.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Adobe to launch eCommerce Payment Services feature powered by PayPal
Marketing Technologies

Adobe to launch eCommerce Payment Services feature powered by PayPal

Adobe Commerce is set to launch a new Payment Services feature that will allow merchants to offer an Adobe-based payment solution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Infosys launches Equinox, its new digital commerce platform
Open source

Infosys launches Equinox, its new digital commerce platform

Infosys unveils Equinox, an omnichannel platform for personalised commerce experiences, targeting both B2B and B2C buyers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency
Malware

'Trash Panda as a Service' has been upgraded to steal cryptocurrency

Raccoon Stealer, a malware platform that rents out its services for $75 a week, has upgraded its services, according to a new report from Sophos.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Unified Communications

DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky

DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link
Firewalls

Surge in targeted spear phishing as attackers look for weak link

The rise of targeted malicious email attacks is revealed in a new report by Barracuda, highlighting the need for improved protection measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
90% of crypto enthusiasts expecting inflation to be a real problem
Crypto

90% of crypto enthusiasts expecting inflation to be a real problem

Over three-quarters of crypto enthusiasts anticipate inflation becoming a significant issue in the next five years, according to a survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
Crypto

Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups

Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study
Chief Financial Officer

Banking CFOs need to step up efforts in ESG, automation and crypto support - Accenture study

Accenture study finds that banking CFOs must manage disruption and take a strategic approach to technology investment for success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
GPS and Currencycloud launch cross-border payments solution
Crypto

GPS and Currencycloud launch cross-border payments solution

Global Processing Services (GPS) has partnered with Currencycloud to offer cross-border payment solutions for financial institutions and fintechs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report
Malware

Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Zoho's CRM app Bigin a hit with small businesses during pandemic
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho's CRM app Bigin a hit with small businesses during pandemic

Zoho's CRM platform Bigin has gained over 7,500 customers in under a year, achieving a 40% quarterly revenue increase.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Malware

Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise

Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Cryptocurrency users to benefit from increased range of currencies
Crypto

Cryptocurrency users to benefit from increased range of currencies

New Swyftx crypto trading platform launching in New Zealand, offering access to over 280 coins - a 70% increase locally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021