Banking stories - Page 23
Adware, fake apps and banking trojans targeting Android devices
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Adware poses the biggest threat to Android devices, accounting for 45% of mobile threats in 2021, says research from Avast.
New wave of Fancy Lazarus DDoS extortion campaigns identified by Link11
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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ddos
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Wave of DDoS extortion campaigns by Fancy Lazarus identified, targeting businesses with ransom demands of 2 Bitcoins.
LTI expands strategic relationship with Amazon Web Services
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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devops
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hyperscale
Larsen & Toubro Infotech has expanded its relationship with Amazon Web Services to accelerate customer value and innovation.
Tech, finance sectors top targets for cyber attacks
Thu, 17th Jun 2021
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ensign
Threat actors focused on the technology, manufacturing, and banking sectors in Asia Pacific in 2020, says cybersecurity firm Ensign.
Growth in online investing highlights cybersecurity risks
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Digital revolution sparks investment transformation, but raises concerns over security, says survey by Financial Services Council.
Moneythor and Envestnet | Yodlee partner, bring greater CX to finance sector
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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fintech
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cx
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crm
Moneythor and Envestnet | Yodlee are partnering to improve customer experiences for financial institutions in Australia and New Zealand.
Trickbot takes over from Dridex as most prevalent malware
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Established Dridex trojan has dropped off altogether after being one of the most popular malwares in recent months amidst a global surge in ransomware.
Surge in Android banking malware and RDP attacks - ESET
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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malware
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
A new report from cybersecurity firm ESET has revealed rapid abuse of trending vulnerabilities and configuration flaws by cyber crooks.
Apptio brings on new ANZ alliances and channels manager
Fri, 4th Jun 2021
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partner programmes
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apptio
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cloud migration
Apptio appoints Marie Nalty as alliances-channels manager for ANZ, doubling investment in local partner business.
Data mastery equals success for consumer and retail businesses
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
Consumer product and retail organisations must accelerate their data maturity to become more resilient post-COVID-19, says Capgemini report.
Financial services company completes funding round, launches to SMBs
Wed, 2nd Jun 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Paytron, a financial services business, has raised $4.35 million in seed funding to help SMBs manage their finances more effectively.
Traditional banks under pressure to rise to fintech competition
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Traditional banks are investing in digital-only subsidiaries as fintech firms become more profitable, according to the World FinTech Report 2021.
New report reveals state of sustainable IT for global businesses
Tue, 1st Jun 2021
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cleantech
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report
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capgemini
Most organisations aren't prioritising sustainable IT, despite its benefits, according to a report from Capgemini Research Institute.
Forter doubles revenue in 12 months, raising $300 million for a $3 billion valuation
Fri, 28th May 2021
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
Forter, the eCommerce fraud prevention company, has raised $300m in funding, doubling its revenue and reaching a $3bn valuation.
Accenture adds Industrie&Co to growing list of acquisitions
Thu, 27th May 2021
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accenture
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m&a
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banking
Accenture hopes to leverage Industrie&Co’s ability to design cloud native solutions to guide their clients as they transform into digital businesses.
Mobile app growth up by 31% according to new report
Fri, 21st May 2021
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fintech
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gaming
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martech
Marketing analytics platform Adjust has released a new report that finds mobile app growth is up by 31% in 2021.
Commerce giant OSF Digital acquires NZ-based consultancy Adept Group
Thu, 20th May 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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m&a
OSF Digital and Adept have been working together since 2019 following Adept’s onboarding to the OSF Global Partner Alliance.
The case for prioritising IT privacy in businesses
Tue, 18th May 2021
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data privacy
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
It was Privacy Awareness Week recently. But one week in May every year isn’t cutting it: privacy needs to be a year-round focus.
Webinar: Managing fraud risk with a culture of compliance
Fri, 14th May 2021
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risk & compliance
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sap
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fraud
Organisations are vulnerable to fraud and compliance risks that could deal significant damage if they are not properly protected and managed.
Most wanted malware Dridex remains in top position amidst global surge in ransomware attacks
Fri, 14th May 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
The Dridex trojan remains the most prevalent malware, often used in the initial stages of ransomware attacks, says Check Point Research.