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Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

Reserve Bank says it won't issue a digital currency for now, but may do so in the future, as digital payments and cryptocurrencies grow in popularity.

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.

Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.

Carbon Black’s Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.

NEM Foundation was set up to promote the NEM blockchain technology globally with its recently launched US$40 million development fund.

Ingram Micro’s 2018 Showcase invited some of the most forward-thinking minds from the IT industry to talk, and the future they painted is fascinating.

Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.

The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.

The New Zealand Bitcoin savings platform that has helped close to 5,000 Kiwis save $7million worth of Bitcoin since 2014.

The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.

Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are a perfect match, as blockchain provides security and efficiency for IoT data.

All the details for Ingram Micro Showcase 2018, which will be hitting Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland this year.

While laptops had slimmed down and became more fashionable in the 1990’s, the bags that they were transported around were archaic.

Australian beauty brand Aesop shared its global expansion plans at SuiteWorld. The company revealed its NetSuite journey and focus on customer experience.

As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.

New Zealand’s fintech sector is expanding at 48.5%, outpacing the global average of 31-33%, with strong regulatory ties and a vibrant ecosystem driving growth.

Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.

Europol has announced another major takedown that is a triumph for the ‘good guys’, but experts say it only shows how easy it is for cybercriminals.