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Asian Stories

Banking stories

Global data center equipment market to be worth $72 billion by 2020

The global data center equipment market is driven by rising demand in telecommunication and the rising virtualisation in network environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Global Stories

Banking stories

Microsoft

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Network Infrastructure

Australia key target as banking botnet cybercrims seek new sectors

Banking botnet organisations are targeting new sectors, including cloud service providers, warehousing and shipping as they seek new opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

New Android Trojan “Xbot” phishes credit cards and bank accounts, encrypts devices for ransom

A new Trojan called Xbot is targeting Android users in Russia and Australia, stealing banking credentials and demanding a ransom.

By Cong Zheng, Claud Xiao and Zhi Xu • 9 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016

Fintech

Dangerous Android banking Trojan breaks into Google Play store

Identified as 'one of the most dangerous Android banking Trojans ever seen', the Acecard malware is capable of attacking users of nearly 50 apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016

Cybersecurity

Cyber security: more engagement vital

IBM Security says many leaders across the C-suite are confused about who the true cybersecurity adversary really is, and how to combat them.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

Data Analytics

Banking customers won't stand for subpar security, study finds

Over half of online banking customers would avoid a provider that has recently experienced a security incident, according to a survey by Kaspersky Lab.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016

DevOps

Kiwi firm IntegrationWorks nabs IBM Beacon award

This is the first time a company from New Zealand or Australia has won a Beacon award within the category of Outstanding Middleware Solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2016

Phishing

NZBA warning against Catphishing scams

The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016

Malware

Cyber crims targeting Netflix users - watchout

New research from Symantec has revealed cyber criminals are targeting Netflix users on the back of the company's recent global expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Endpoint Protection

Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers

A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

Public Cloud

Public cloud boom - and innovation - ahead

Public cloud spend is forecast to double by 2019 in Asia Pacific excluding Japan, growing at nearly six times the rate of overall IT spending growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

Marketing Technologies

Kiwis ditch cash, embrace digital payments

Almost half of New Zealanders expect cash to be obsolete in ten years, with mobile payments and wearables taking over.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

Breach Prevention

Connected devices a security flaw within the workplace

External breaches are becoming more likely as office environments connect to external networks, increasing the risks of data loss and breaches, says Expired.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016