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Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads
Crypto

Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads

Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from June 2018, tightening its Financial services policy, following Facebook's similar move to combat scams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Integration software speeding up and simplifying collaboration
Customer Relationship Management

Integration software speeding up and simplifying collaboration

While the individual teams have better tools than those of yesteryear, for most companies the knowledge-sharing between teams hasn't caught up.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says
Malware

Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says

There are more than 12,000 Monero mining malware samples 66% of which were submitted between November and December 2017.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Malware

Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses

The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
CSU to explore Dark Web's underbelly after unprecedented interest from students
Education, Learning & Training

CSU to explore Dark Web's underbelly after unprecedented interest from students

IT Masters and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will plunge headfirst into the Dark Web this year, and it appears IT professionals are curious.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
From Vietnam without love: Asia Pacific's next cyber attack hub
Crypto

From Vietnam without love: Asia Pacific's next cyber attack hub

Vietnam may be called the next Silicon Valley for its technology prowess, but for the first time it is now one of the top five cyber attack sources.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Unified Communications

Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort

Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Crypto

Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight

Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Crypto

Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?

BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network
Crypto

Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network

Facebook has now banned all advertising for financial products such as cryptocurrencies, binary options and initial coin offerings.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach
Crypto

Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach

This has been deemed the largest cyptocurrency breach of all time but Coincheck has been praised for promising to refund its 260,000 customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Crypto

Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach

A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018
Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fintech

Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay

Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ
Public Cloud

Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ

It's only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue
Hyperscale

Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue

Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware

Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud
Blockchain

Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud

A Singapore tech firm is using blockchain technology to bring validation and authentication to CVs and other credential types.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Hyperscale

Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud

Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.

By John Engates • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

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