Banking stories - Page 49
97% of organisations experienced a mobile threat in 2020 — report
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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Almost all organisations faced mobile cyber-threats in 2020, as remote working increased concerns about mobile security, says Check Point Software.
Software-based facial recognition in payments industry to dominate by 2025
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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surveillance
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biometrics
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martech
There will be more than 1.4 billion users of facial recognition software used for payments alone in 2025, up from 671 million in 2020.
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is TNS?
Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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TNS, a provider of networking and data services, discusses its mission to help customers thrive in a connected world.
COVID-19 sees $900 billion spent in retail online
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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commerce systems
COVID-19 drove a surge in online retail spending, with an additional $900bn globally, making up $1 in every $5 spent, according to Mastercard.
SMEs adapt to life after the COVID-19 outbreak, continue to explore new tech
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
Almost half of New Zealand SMEs have explored new technology to adapt to challenges this year, says MYOB report.
IBM launches dedicated cloud services for financial services sector
Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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encryption
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public cloud
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fintech
The platform brings a focus on data security delivered with IBM’s confidential computing and encryption capabilities.
Payments firm Instarem refreshes brand to support new growth phase
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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commerce systems
Instarem unveils new logo, website, and mobile app as it aims to expand and become an all-in-one consumer app for cross-border payments.
BlackLine pads out capabilities within accounts receivable automation
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
BlackLine AI Intelligence is a new offering that provides deep insights into financial risks within a customer base.
2020 sees a global shift in financial malware threats
Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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financial results
The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year, according to a new report from Kaspersky.
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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malware
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fintech
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email security
Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.
Pandemic sees organisations of all sizes and industries invest in CTI
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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cybersafety
The 2021 SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence survey reveals the growing importance of CTI as cyber-breaches and COVID-19-related attacks increase.
Bank Australia rolls out voice biometrics designed by Nuance
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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biometrics
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fintech
After a successful test rollout at the end of 2020, the bank is now offering voice-based biometric protection to all customers.
Meniga partners with Visa to accelerate expansion in APAC
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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Meniga partners with Visa to expand in APAC region, joining Visa Ready Program and gaining certified Fintech Enablement partner status.
Cloudera launches enterprise data platform on Google Cloud
Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Cloudera partners with Google Cloud to launch its enterprise cloud and data analytics platform, offering global scalability.
COVID-19, complexity and competition driving upswing in SME digitalisation
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
COVID-19 and the fear of falling behind competitors has driven New Zealand SMEs to embrace digital tools, says MYOB research.
Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.
Payment errors cost ANZ organisations millions of dollars
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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Profectus has recovered $120 million from transaction errors in recent years, and most of these were due to human error.
Ransomware and Microsoft Exchange attacks surging
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks are increasing alongside cyber attacks targeting Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities, says Check Point Research.
FrankieOne to build Westpac's BaaS identity infrastructure
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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westpac
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identity
Melbourne-based FrankieOne will build Westpac's identity infrastructure for its new BaaS platform, set to launch in mid-2021.
One in four Australian businesses now 'cashless', according to Square report
Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
1 in 4 Australian businesses are going cashless as consumers opt for contactless payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Square report.