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Adyen & RMS Cloud extend partnership for seamless payments
Partner Programmes

Adyen & RMS Cloud extend partnership for seamless payments

Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Homebuyers warned as property scams surge in spring season
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Homebuyers warned as property scams surge in spring season

Amid a surge in property-related scams, InfoTrack advises caution during this spring's busy real estate season. Buyers are urged to bolster cyber security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees
Payment Technologies

Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees

A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Email Security

Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats

As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Fraud stories

Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
Physical Security

Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions

Research by Mastercard reveals nearly a third of New Zealanders and 18% of businesses have fallen victim to deepfake scams, costing millions over the past year.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Appdome named mobile security leader in five categories
Application Security

Appdome named mobile security leader in five categories

Appdome has earned leader status in five new categories from G2, enhancing its reputation in mobile security and anti-fraud solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Hibbett enhances security with Cequence API protection platform
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hibbett enhances security with Cequence API protection platform

Hibbett has adopted the Cequence Unified API Protection platform to bolster its security, enhancing automated threat detection and API management across its operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators
Malware

Bitdefender unveils first comprehensive security for creators

Bitdefender launches Security for Creators to guard YouTubers, digital professionals, and influencers against cyber threats like account takeovers, fraud, and malware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024
Okta boosts security with new identity management tools
Firewalls

Okta boosts security with new identity management tools

Okta has launched new identity management tools, including Identity Security Posture Management, aimed at enhancing security for financial services amid escalating cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI
Marketing Technologies

DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI

DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President
DevOps

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as new Senior Vice President

SmartBear appoints Ron Trackey as SVP of Product Management and Design, aiming to leverage his 30 years of global tech expertise to enhance its product strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Unified Communications

Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud stories

'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Multi-factor authentication

'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange

Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Ensign InfoSecurity launches real-time deepfake detection tool
Security Information and Event Management

Ensign InfoSecurity launches real-time deepfake detection tool

Ensign InfoSecurity launches Aletheia, a real-time deepfake detection tool with 90% accuracy, amid rising threats. Commercial release next month.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
Ransomware

Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers

World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country's most vulnerable.

By Mark Baker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS
Customer Experience

Fraud & scam complaints reach six-year high at FOS

Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024