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Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits
Fintech

Interview: Blockchain's opportunities for NGOs, charities & not-for-profits

The third ledger' could transform the way that organisations interact with each other, says Dr Sanjaya Kuruppu.

By Sara Barker • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

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Avast identifies new cryptocurrency malware Hackboss
Malware

Avast identifies new cryptocurrency malware Hackboss

Researchers from Avast, the global digital security and privacy company, say they have identified new cryptocurrency-stealing malware.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Spend on blockchain solutions to reach $6.6 billion
Blockchain

Spend on blockchain solutions to reach $6.6 billion

Spending on blockchain solutions is set to reach $6.6 billion this year, with strong growth expected in the coming years, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021
Artificial intelligence felt in everything we do - report
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence felt in everything we do - report

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have moved from the backrooms of computer science into the mainstream.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape
Crypto

How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.

By Daniel Smith • 5 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
Epazz teams up with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts worldwide
Digital Transformation

Epazz teams up with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts worldwide

Epazz collaborates with Greenheart CBD Hemp to develop smart contracts for their IEO. The global blockchain market is set to grow exponentially in 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Dec 2020
Price of Bitcoin reaches all-time high in 2020
Crypto

Price of Bitcoin reaches all-time high in 2020

Bitcoin's epic bull run is backed by strong investor interest, according to new research from analyst firm GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology
Fintech

ESET investigates Australians' attitudes to financial technology

Australians use multiple fintech apps but neglect cyber security, according to ESET research. Concerns include lack of security software and password managers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2020
Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme
Apps

Apple launches App Store Small Business Programme

Developers can qualify for the programme and a reduced 15% commission if they earned up to US$1 million in proceeds during the previous calendar year.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users
Malware

Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users

Kaspersky discovers new banking malware that targets mobile users worldwide, with a particular focus on Brazil.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Crypto winter & pandemic slice $2.8b from blockchain revenues
Crypto

Crypto winter & pandemic slice $2.8b from blockchain revenues

ABI Research says that the revenue drop will not last long, with revenues expected to return to normal by 2023.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Payrix completes acquisition of IntegraPay, expands into ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Payrix completes acquisition of IntegraPay, expands into ANZ region

Upon completing the acquisition of the Brisbane-based payment service provider, Payrix states its expansion efforts are in motion.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining

Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
Cryptomining trojan malware discovered by ESET researchers
Firewalls

Cryptomining trojan malware discovered by ESET researchers

Newly discovered malware, KryptoCibule, is targeting victims in Czechia and Slovakia to steal cryptocurrencies undetected.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
deVere responds to growing demand for fintech solutions with new app
Customer Relationship Management

deVere responds to growing demand for fintech solutions with new app

deVere Group launches Ident Me app for secure identity verification and notary services, adding to its fintech portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification
Blockchain

Hyland wields blockchain power for credential verification

Blockchain goes beyond crypto, enabling secure, lifelong digital credential ownership and instant verification.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
Frost & Sullivan: The four biggest opportunities in blockchain
Crypto

Frost & Sullivan: The four biggest opportunities in blockchain

All industry verticals will eventually be impacted to some degree, says F&S, but four areas are likely to see the biggest changes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st May 2020

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