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Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide
EduTech

Bitcoin ATMs becoming more mainstream, increasing by 4,200% worldwide

Bankless Times has recently carried out research that highlights an increase of 4200% in global Bitcoin ATMs in the past six years.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Midsized B2B manufacturers becoming customer-focused
Customer Relationship Management

Midsized B2B manufacturers becoming customer-focused

SAP: B2B manufacturers in the mid-market are becoming more customer-centric to stand out in a highly competitive global market.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022
Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Children, teens more vulnerable to mobile threats - report

McAfee research reveals that children and teens have a false sense of security when using smartphones, despite the high risk of cyber threats.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience
Gaming

Study shows Australians prioritise protection over convenience

A recent study by McAfee has identified the shifts in needs, attitudes, and actions that will impact Australia in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector
Cybersecurity

Attempts to exploit MS Exchange most frequent intrusion vector

Exploits of MS Exchange and password guessing are the most common cyber intrusion methods, says ESET's T3 2021 Threat Report.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Feb 2022
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Crypto

The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.

By Sara Barker • 12 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking
Malware

Cybercriminals target Linux-based systems with ransomware and cryptojacking

As the most common cloud operating system, Linux is quickly becoming an attacker's ticket into a multi-cloud environment.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research
Malware

ESET Research releases T3 2021 Threat Report summarising key cybersecurity research

The latest ESET Threat Report reveals key insights into external attack vectors, email threats, and the impact of cryptocurrency exchange rates.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022
25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse by 2026
AR, VR & Metaverse

25% of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse by 2026

Vendors are already building ways for users to replicate their lives in the digital world, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
Three years to afford an iPhone? New global data reveals how long it could take you
Data Analytics

Three years to afford an iPhone? New global data reveals how long it could take you

The affordability of the latest iPhone model has been put to the test in a new global study, and New Zealanders may have to start saving their pennies.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Wise partners with Tencent to provide international money transfers through Weixin
WeChat

Wise partners with Tencent to provide international money transfers through Weixin

Tencent Financial Technology and Wise are teaming up to allow international money transfers to China through Weixin, the Chinese version of WeChat.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom
eCommerce

Social media user numbers swell to 58% of world's population, spurring social commerce boom

Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them

Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor
Crypto

Major cryptocurrency losses for SMBs from BlueNoroff threat actor

Kaspersky experts uncover APT attacks by BlueNoroff, resulting in major cryptocurrency losses for small and medium-sized companies worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Ability to access and share data may drive more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm
Firewalls

Ability to access and share data may drive more cybercrime in 2022 - security firm

Enabling data to move more easily between organisations will undoubtedly lead to more crime, says a cybersecurity firm.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jan 2022
More countries to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 - expert
Crypto

More countries to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022 - expert

Bitcoin to become legal tender in three more countries in 2022, predicts deVere Group CEO, following El Salvador's lead.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022

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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