Banking stories - Page 89

Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here’s how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.

This April: IRD makes changes to online portal and provisional tax reporting
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The changes include the implementation of the new Pay Day PAYE process, the accounting income method (AIM) for provisional tax, and a revamp of myIR.

Kiwi non-profit launches AI KiwiSaver advisor
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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Simplicity launches Artie, an AI chatbot to answer questions on its KiwiSaver and investment funds, as part of its robo-advice platform.

MYOB pilots AI advisory feature for accountants
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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MYOB has unveiled MYOB Advisor, an AI-powered tool designed to help accountants provide insightful business advice, currently in pilot phase.

Why organisations should consider new innovations to secure print device access
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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document management
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martech
As the Internet of Things expands in offices, securing multifunction devices becomes crucial. Y Soft suggests new innovations are essential to counter threats.

Federal Govt & Defence sectors launch secure IT lifecycle services facility in Canberra
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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data protection
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lifecycle asset management
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greenbox systems
Emphasis on the secure management of sensitive IT assets from imaging to disposal of extremely-sensitive data has generated significant interest.

Asia Pacific countries are a melting pot of cyber threats
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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APAC was also the region affected by the highest number of threats in most recorded categories including online banking malware.

Everything you need to know about microservices in today's agile world
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Microservices will continue to grow in popularity this year, as more companies realise significant business benefits.

Cryptomining malware a genuine threat to organizations, NTT Security says
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
There are more than 12,000 Monero mining malware samples 66% of which were submitted between November and December 2017.

Rise of the super apps – shaping the future of finance
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
Super apps are revolutionising finance, integrating social, retail, and payments into seamless experiences. Are banks ready for the shift?.

Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.

Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero’s International Women’s Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.

Blueliv makes plea for cybercrime intelligence sharing across industries
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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data privacy
With malware continually evolving, Blueliv says it's crucial that the 'good guys' begin to collaborate in the fight against cybercrime.

Microsoft explores Australian CISOs' most common problems in cybersecurity
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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phishing
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healthtech
Australia needs at least another 500 more cyber graduates to meet existing demand for cybersecurity as CISOs tackle the shortage.

ASB and Kiwi tech startup launch digital human to help SME clients
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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ASB teams up with tech startup FaceMe to introduce Josie, a pioneering AI-powered digital human poised to assist SME business owners in New Zealand this year.

Xero founder Rod Drury steps down from CEO role
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Xero, the New Zealand-based accounting software company, has announced the appointment of Steve Vamos as its new CEO.

Interview: Unravelling the myths of chatbot security and identity theft in banking
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Banks in Australia are embracing artificial intelligence chatbots for customer service, but face security risks.

Is the IoT putting Kiwis at risk?
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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As Kiwis embrace IoT devices, a new Trend Micro report reveals a surge in cybersecurity threats, with homes at risk due to poor security measures.

Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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firewalls
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email security
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breach prevention
Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.

Why banks need to show more initiative in tackling cyber fraud
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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Why financial institutions need to combat the increasingly complex and intelligent threat landscape with a holistic security approach.