Currencies stories - Page 17
Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.
CSU to explore Dark Web's underbelly after unprecedented interest from students
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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it masters
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IT Masters and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will plunge headfirst into the Dark Web this year, and it appears IT professionals are curious.
From Vietnam without love: Asia Pacific's next cyber attack hub
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
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cryptocurrency
Vietnam may be called the next Silicon Valley for its technology prowess, but for the first time it is now one of the top five cyber attack sources.
Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
Got a spare Zuckerbuck? Social networks may give cryptos weight
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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facebook
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cryptocurrency
Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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defi
BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.
Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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blockchain
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email security
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cybersecurity
Facebook has now banned all advertising for financial products such as cryptocurrencies, binary options and initial coin offerings.
Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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cybersecurity
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defi
This has been deemed the largest cyptocurrency breach of all time but Coincheck has been praised for promising to refund its 260,000 customers.
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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defi
A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.
Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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converged infrastructure
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cybersecurity
It’s only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.
Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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ddos
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trustwave
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cryptomalware
Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.
Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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blockchain
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linkedin
A Singapore tech firm is using blockchain technology to bring validation and authentication to CVs and other credential types.
AI is not the Terminator: Its role in New Zealand's war against cybercrime
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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ddos
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cybersecurity
AI's rise is pivotal for defending NZ against rampant cybercrime; essential amidst a stark shortage of cybersecurity pros.
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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blockchain
Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Peter Coroneos will now lead the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) efforts across Asia Pacific. He is based in Sydney.
FinTech industry welcomes Govt's anti-money laundering rules for digital currencies
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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fintech
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blockchain
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money laundering
Australia's FinTech sector endorses new Senate-approved anti-money laundering rules for digital currencies, aiming to bolster legitimacy and consumer trust.
Anaplan’s top 4 predictions for supply chain business in 2018
Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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supply chain
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anaplan
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channel ecosystem
Baby trees are sprouting in living rooms around the world which can only mean one thing – it’s prediction season.
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.