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Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Passwordless

Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil

Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Online credit card fraud on the rise leading up to holiday season
EduTech

Online credit card fraud on the rise leading up to holiday season

Credit card fraud has seen a significant increase in Australia, particularly online, according to analysis from AusPayNet.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Global Stories

Banking stories

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
Lenovo technology predictions for 2022: AI, hybrid working, security and sustainability
Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo technology predictions for 2022: AI, hybrid working, security and sustainability

After a year of transition, Lenovo offers a range of predictions and new approaches it believes will take hold in the Asia Pacific markets for 2022 and beyond.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite
Fintech

Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification
Malware

New malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification

New Zloader malware campaign exploits Microsoft's digital signature verification, targeting over 2,000 victims in 111 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
Atturra lists on the ASX raising approximately $24.8 million through its Initial IPO
Cloud Services

Atturra lists on the ASX raising approximately $24.8 million through its Initial IPO

Atturra begins trading on ASX following a successful IPO, raising $24.8m. The Australian tech firm aims to become the country's largest IT solutions provider.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process
Crypto

Blockchain company DigitalX appoints new CEO after extensive search process

Experienced finance exec, Lisa Wade, appointed as CEO of DigitalX, the world's first publicly listed Bitcoin company.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Dec 2021
Barclays selects HPE GreenLake for global private cloud platform
Private Cloud

Barclays selects HPE GreenLake for global private cloud platform

Hewlett Packard has announced that Barclays has selected HPE GreenLake to deliver its global private cloud platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Dec 2021
Enterprise-wide cloud and smart edge computing to lead the way in 2022
Multi-cloud

Enterprise-wide cloud and smart edge computing to lead the way in 2022

28% of APAC organisations are in advanced stages of digital transformation, with one in three expected to generate over 30% of revenues from digital by 2023.

By Mark Micallef • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Dec 2021
Fintech innovation is bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific - report
Fintech

Fintech innovation is bridging financial divides in Asia Pacific - report

A new report shows fast-paced fintech innovation in Asia Pacific has a measurable, positive impact on access to financial services in the region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Banking stories

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 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
Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Email Security

Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis

Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021