Banking stories - Page 98
Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
ANZ rated the third highest region for hosting Apple targeted phishing sites, accounting for 10.7% of the phishing sites blocked globally in Q3 2013.
Project 2020: Join the debate about our cyber future
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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banking
Project 2020's latest episode uncovers a cyber apocalypse in South Sylvania, igniting a global debate on our digital future.
Xero seeks New Zealand leader
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Online accounting software company Xero is creating a new position of New Zealand Managing Director to look after its fast growing business in New Zea.
NZ business embracing mobile banking as demand for apps rise
Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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apps
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banking
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asb bank
ASB's Mobile Business app is proving popular with business customers, with rapid uptake and a 59% increase in payments made over a holiday weekend.
Who’s looking out for your growing business?
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Small and mid-sized businesses face alarming cyberthreats, yet options like cloud-managed security offer robust protection without the cost.
Westpac Smart Watch app goes live
Mon, 4th Nov 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Westpac New Zealand releases first integrated mobile banking app for a SmartWatch device, available exclusively on the Sony SmartWatch.
Project 2020: Future proofing customer protection
Fri, 25th Oct 2013
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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banking
The latest episode of the web series Project 2020 explores the potential consequences of a massive cyber attack on society.
Westpac set for first SmartWatch banking app
Thu, 17th Oct 2013
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apps
Westpac NZ leads with the launch of the first SmartWatch banking app, offering balance checks and alerts on the wrist.
Govt bottles spy bill clause amid tech giant pressure
Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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microsoft
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google
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government
Facing pressure from tech titans like Microsoft and Google, the UK government retracts a contentious clause from its spy bill.
Auckland-based business analysis firm aims to double staff count
Thu, 10th Oct 2013
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redvespa
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banking
From small beginnings, Redvespa hopes to double the current 18-member staff in Auckland by this time next year.
Watch out… 3D printer shipments set to double this year
Mon, 7th Oct 2013
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3d printing
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analyst report
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banking
Worldwide shipments of 3D printers will double this year, driven by rapid quality and performance innovations across all 3DP technologies.
ASB extends mobile banking wave to business customers
Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
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apps
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smb
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banking
ASB launches dedicated ASB Mobile Business app, giving business customers the flexibility to perform critical finance functions from anywhere, any time.
Big Data hype rises among ambitious organisations
Tue, 24th Sep 2013
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
There appears to be some substance behind the big data hype, according to a Gartner survey of IT and business executives.
BNZ aims to transform SMB smartphone transactions
Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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smb
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bnz
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banking
BNZ is launching technology, which the bank hopes, will have a huge impact on the operations of New Zealand’s small and medium businesses.
Android App Review: Google Play Music
Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Google Play Music's entrance rattles rivals, offering an iTunes-esque free service and a paid All Access akin to Spotify.
Kiwis float like a butterfly but get stung on social media
Sat, 7th Sep 2013
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trend micro
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facebook
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social media
68% of New Zealand's social butterflies sting by online threats, despite their sunny online disposition, says Trend Micro.
It pays to know who your Facebook Friends are...
Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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apple
A journalist's close call with a cunning Facebook phishing scam highlights the perils of unfamiliar friend requests and the need for vigilance.
The Channel investigates Forrester Distributor report: Part 3
Fri, 23rd Aug 2013
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iaas
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cloud services
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ict
The Channel's Part 3 of the Forrester Distributor report unveils critical concerns among Asia Pacific tech distributors over plummeting profits.
Kiwi firm stung in $18k email scam
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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cybersecurity
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government
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email
New Zealand firm scammed out of $18,000 after paying a South Korean company supplier warns other Kiwi businesses over new email fraud tactics.
Expect more Android security issues this year…
Thu, 8th Aug 2013
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smartphones
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malware
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fintech
Trend Micro forecasts a surge in Android security threats, with malicious app numbers set to top 1m this year, outpacing PC malware growth.