Banking stories - Page 88
The risks of DDoS and why availability is everything
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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ddos
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arbor networks
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netscout
We've all experienced the feeling of frustration, or even desperation, when the online services we expect are not available when we need them.
Microsoft Dynamics brandjacked in latest wave of email scams
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft Dynamics is one of the latest applications to have its branding mimicked through phishing attacks that collect Microsoft login credentials.
Orca Tech expand distie profile with ExtraHop contract
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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extrahop
ExtraHop and Orca Tech have partnered up to provide complete network insights for Australian and New Zealand customers.
Australian real estate agents & buyers targeted in email hacking scam
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Real estate agents and home buyers in Victoria are being targeted in a possible email hacking scam that has caused losses of more than $200,000.
Demand for tech skills intensifies across Australia
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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jobs
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seek
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recruitment
Job advertisement numbers in Australia are on the rise, with the strongest growth in mining and engineering, according to data from Seek.
IGEL attribute growth to demand for a better user experience
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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daas
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healthtech
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software
IGEL say that their transition to a focus on end-user software has driven their growth both globally and in the ANZ market.
PKS now available: Revisiting VMware's Pivotal Container Service
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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it automation
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healthtech
VMware and Pivotal's Pivotal Container Service (PKS) is now generally available, bringing advanced Kubernetes capabilities to operators and developers.
Reckon Group FY17 results shows investment for future growth
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Reckon Group's Document Management Business has demerged and listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Thwart phishers and their bait through a total security approach
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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malware
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phishing
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email security
How many people click on links and enter their details into dodgy phishing websites? Maybe your CEO is a specific target.
AU & UK partnership creates secure open banking data system
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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data protection
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siss data services
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digi.me
Australians will be able to download their transactions into a 'secure cloud library' that they own and access.
Criminals exploit SSL encryption & free certificates in malware attacks
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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encryption
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zscaler
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ssl certificate
Firms may not inspect SSL traffic because they assume it comes from trusted sources. That has now changed and SSL is now a 'significant' blind spot'.
Blockchain spending to surge 90% in 2018 with 60% on IT services
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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supply chain
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it services
APAC spent around US$148m on blockchain solutions in 2017, with 2018's forecast almost double that and IT services taking the lion's share.
Bank South Pacific taps Oracle to lead digital transformation project
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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fintech
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oracle
The bank is implementing Oracle's FLEXCUBE solution and its Digital Banking Experience product in an effort to drive customer service innovation.
Why the future of customer experience is both human and machine
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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crm
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uc
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cx
Touchpoint's CEO says when it comes to customer experience don't believe the 'robot revolution' will happen overnight.
2017 brought a surge of ransom & hijack attacks against APAC
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Asia Pacific is a hotspot for ransomware, hijackers, spyware and worms and one security expert believes that the region is becoming a major target.
From Dridex to Friedex: Malware creators dabble in ransomware
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The creators of the Dridex banking Trojan are also responsible for FriedEx (also known as BitPaymer), a ransomware that was discovered in mid-2017.
Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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biometrics
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passwords
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ibm security
Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.
Cisco's top 10 ICT trends for 2018
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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payment technologies
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cisco
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ict
Cisco CTO Kevin Bloch forecasts the top 10 ICT trends for 2018, highlighting advancements from AI to autonomous vehicles, driven by rapid tech growth.
Ursnif banking Trojan loves New Zealand and Australia as its targets
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
The Ursnif Banking Trojan seems to love Australia and New Zealand, based on findings that show its 'disproportionate prevalence' in the two countries.
Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
Mid-to-large enterprises are rapidly adopting pure cloud-based finance solutions, driving productivity and profitability gains, reports Gartner.