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NAB phishing scams making the rounds, MailGuard reports
Fintech

NAB phishing scams making the rounds, MailGuard reports

A new wave of bank phishing emails is hitting recipients, this time from attackers impersonating National Australia Bank.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Global Stories

Banking stories

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties
Firewalls

Top tips to secure your home wifi network from net nasties

Your home internet network is become more and more vulnerable. Here's what you can do to help protect it from hackers and other net nasties.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least
Malware

Botnets are being overshadowed by ransomware - in the media, at least

Botnets not only harm the owners of infected computers, but others too – they can send out spam, distributing a range of scams or even ransomware.

By We Live Security • 9 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation
Digital Signage

NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation

NEC has launched a 'Center of Excellence for Analytics Platform & Solutions' for promoting solutions & services of its big data & analytics platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds
Phishing

Thursdays are the most dangerous days for our inboxes, Proofpoint finds

Be especially wary of the dangers lurking in your inbox on Thursdays - because that's when malicious email attachments are likely to spike.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Businesses accelerating cloud adoption for increased agility
DevOps

Businesses accelerating cloud adoption for increased agility

15% of new enterprise applications are cloud-native today with adoption set to increase rapidly in the next three years, jumping to 32% by 2020.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy
Supply Chain

Security - It really is all or nothing if you want to know the enemy

Cybersecurity spending is set to reach $90bn in 2017 as businesses shift focus to detection and response capabilities.

By Naresh Desai • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
RPA market set to hit $870 million across ANZ by 2020
Telsyte

RPA market set to hit $870 million across ANZ by 2020

Robotic process automation is hitting local shores, with ANZ businesses investing to the tune of $216m this year - and increasing to $870m come 2020.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Cost of cybercrime for businesses to surpass $8 trillion over next five years
Malware

Cost of cybercrime for businesses to surpass $8 trillion over next five years

New insights from Juniper Research have predicted a rather dire future for modern businesses in the constant war against cybercrime.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Qudos Bank, Tesco & a UK retailer: Talend celebrates 44% revenue growth
Data Analytics

Qudos Bank, Tesco & a UK retailer: Talend celebrates 44% revenue growth

One example of international growth is a new agreement Talend signed with a UK retailer to manage and consolidate customer data following a merger.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands
Smart Home

This handbag charges your phone and protects from prying hands

The handbags feature wireless smart device charging, bio-lock security, Bluetooth proximity alerts, and enough organization to rival a mobile office.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
How automated technology can prevent a payroll fraud
Human Capital Management

How automated technology can prevent a payroll fraud

Cutting-edge tech holds key to payroll fraud prevention, following a colossal Plutus scandal, says InPayTech's Don Sharp.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

Government invests in financial literacy education
Financial Literacy

Government invests in financial literacy education

Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Separating fintech noise from reality - Gartner
Unified Communications

Separating fintech noise from reality - Gartner

Gartner demystifies the fintech buzz, aiding banks to sift the hype from transformative potential in finance tech.

By Rob van der Meulen • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Education must be our secret weapon in the fight against tech support scams
Malware

Education must be our secret weapon in the fight against tech support scams

They're scammers, they're prolific & they're determined. The only way to stop them is to talk about it, especially with those who are most vulnerable.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Good news for Kiwis: Increase in jobs ads - IT workers in highest demand
Information Communication & Technology

Good news for Kiwis: Increase in jobs ads - IT workers in highest demand

Job ads in New Zealand surged by 9.7% in April 2017, with IT roles fetching the highest salaries and seeing the highest demand, notes Seek Employment Report.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero
Fintech

Budget 2017 lets down small businesses and tech sector - Xero

Craig Hudson says we can always be more bullish on championing small businesses, and we need to invest more into technology development.

By Craig Hudson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017