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Philippines neobank Tonik steps up banking game with Google Cloud
Hyperscale

Philippines neobank Tonik steps up banking game with Google Cloud

According to Tonik founder and CEO Greg Krasnov, the company needed to drive its value proposition not just through cost, but also consumer trust.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022

Global Stories

Banking stories

COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Phishing

COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021

While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research
Phishing

Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research

Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks

Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI
Distributed Denial of Service

Protecting Australia's critical infrastructure with AI

Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers
Fintech

Experts weigh in on how to protect yourself against banking scammers

Over 470 people lose $8.5 million in SMS phishing scam; Singapore Police Force impersonators attempt another. Online security is crucial. #cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Malware

Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals
Distributed Denial of Service

How open banking benefits customers, banks – and cybercriminals

Australia's move towards open banking has been hindered by slow progress. However, with the right security measures, the future of open banking can be secure.

By Prakash Sinha • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
HGC Global Communications Limited collaborates with Kacific Broadband Satellites Group
Unified Communications

HGC Global Communications Limited collaborates with Kacific Broadband Satellites Group

HGC partners with Kacific to provide better broadband solutions in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Philippines.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Marketing Technologies

GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Malware

Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022

2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022
Crypto

Risk and reward: Report reveals what risks businesses should look out for in 2022

New report reveals challenges, opportunities and emerging risks for businesses in 2022 and highlights the importance of collaboration.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

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Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia
Investment

Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia

Personetics raises $85m from Thoma Bravo, doubling its valuation to over $160m and expanding operations in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
New Zealand – let's get your IT supply chain secured!
Supply Chain

New Zealand – let's get your IT supply chain secured!

IT supply chain attacks are on the rise, with up to 40% of breaches originating from weak supply chains. It's time for organisations to wake up to the risks.

By Jan Klinkner • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Jan 2022
Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns
Malware

Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns

Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware
Malware

Trickbot overtakes Formbook as most prevalent malware

In December, Trickbot claimed the top spot as most prevalent malware, overtaking Formbook which was in first place in November 2021.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion
Small Business

COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion

New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022