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Banking stories - Page 16

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NZ banking sector should brace itself for watershed year in 2022
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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banking industry
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it transformation
This year is set to be a defining year for the banking industry as it enters a period of unprecedented transformation.
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The Consumer Data Right and what it could mean for Aotearoa's data privacy
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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fintech
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payments nz
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data sharing
New Zealand's Consumer Data Right (CDR) aims to empower consumers by enabling secure data sharing with third parties, promoting financial wellbeing and privacy.
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Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Tue, 15th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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eset
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cyber attacks
Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.
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Westpac enters strategic partnership with Microsoft
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
The partnership includes increased investment in Microsoft’s cloud computing service, Azure, which will help to modernise Westpac.
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Is DeFi signalling the great financial evolution?
Thu, 10th Feb 2022
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blockchain
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fintech
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transparency
DeFi, the emerging concept in blockchain finance, is rapidly gaining attention for its potential to revolutionize global financial markets.
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Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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fintech
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nab
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funding
Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.
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Kiwibank strikes up partnership with ACI Worldwide
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
The agreement will see ACI provide and run Kiwibank's newly installed, full capability Payment Hub: a SaaS solution hosted in the Microsoft Azure cloud.
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Backbase appoints new VP of tech in Asia Pacific region
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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banking industry
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backbase
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executive interview
Backbase appoints Chris Vanden Berghe as regional VP of technology for Asia Pacific to drive product development and expansion.
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Forrester uncovers top upcoming payments innovations
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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crm
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martech
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commerce systems
Payments innovation will shift from consumers to businesses in the next decade as tech firms create autonomous payments in connected devices, says Forrester.
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ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
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malware
The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.
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Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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kaspersky
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passwords
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cloud services
Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.
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Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand
Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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dei
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digital inclusion
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public sector
Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.
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Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Fri, 4th Feb 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.
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Tech salaries on the rise while demand for data analytics, Python and cybersecurity skills remain high
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Tech salaries are increasing 15-30% on average globally, while the ability to work from home is a non-negotiable for most.
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Mobile madness: Unpacking the business and personal risks of digital mobile in Aotearoa
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?.
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2021 open season for attackers as compromised data increases
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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data analytics
Ransomware attacks and data breaches soared in 2021, with a 17% increase in reported compromises. Totality Services offers tips to minimize risks.
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COVID-19 vax most popular topic for phishing attacks in 2021
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
While phishing attacks remain a consistent threat to online security, attackers are switching up the topics they use to bait unsuspecting victims.
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Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.
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Check Point Research reveals botnets on the rise, software vendors hit hard by cyber attacks
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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solar power
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threat intelligence
Software vendors experience largest year-on-year growth at 146% in 2021, according to Check Point Research's Security Report.
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Protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure with AI
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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ddos
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ai security
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Australia's critical infrastructure, including power grids, is under constant threat from cyber attacks, according to Darktrace's Tony Jarvis.