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Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam
Software-as-a-Service

Genetec names ANZ partner awards winners in Vietnam

Channel demand for hybrid and cloud security was in focus as Genetec honoured ANZ partners for work on airports, banks and public sector projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
EduTech

2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices

New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Wibmo ranks 41st in 2025 Chartis retail analytics list
Data Analytics

Wibmo ranks 41st in 2025 Chartis retail analytics list

Wibmo takes 41st spot in Chartis 2025 Retail Banking Analytics 50, highlighting its growing role in payments security and AI-driven decisioning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Indian ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' cages intruders
Physical Security

Indian ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' cages intruders

An Indian inventor has built a mechanical ATM 'Burglar Trapping System' that drops a ceiling grill to cage raiders until police arrive.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Exclusive: How Semperis is tackling identity-based cyber threats in APJ region
Ransomware

Exclusive: How Semperis is tackling identity-based cyber threats in APJ region

As identity-based cyber threats surge, Semperis aims to bolster security in the APJ region, focusing on protecting vital systems like Active Directory.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Growth of digital payments set to cost Australian banks US$3 billion
Fintech

Growth of digital payments set to cost Australian banks US$3 billion

Digital payments growth and non-bank competition could displace US$3 billion of Australian banks' revenue, says Accenture, as payment methods evolve.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Australian banking and securities IT spend to reach $18.5 billion
Data Analytics

Australian banking and securities IT spend to reach $18.5 billion

Australian banking and securities IT spending is set to grow 5.2% in 2020, driven by investments in BI, analytics, and RPA, says Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019
Citi Global Trade uses AI to digitise compliance
Risk & Compliance

Citi Global Trade uses AI to digitise compliance

Citi, partnering with EY and SAS, launches the AI-powered NextGen project to digitise global trade compliance, aiming to streamline and optimise processes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Automated technology could save financial institutions nearly $10 million a year
Cloud Services

Automated technology could save financial institutions nearly $10 million a year

Pitney Bowes launches Spectrum Screener, a solution for financial service providers to improve identity verification and achieve regulatory compliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
Capgemini says banks & insurers must deal in 'currency of trust' for data security
Data Protection

Capgemini says banks & insurers must deal in 'currency of trust' for data security

Banks and financial insurers may still be seen as trustworthy by customers but the story from inside the industry is very different.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2017
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Public Cloud

Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?

Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.

By Ian Selbie • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don't get comfortable
Symantec

Banking Trojans plummet 73% – but don't get comfortable

Financial Trojans targeting online banking services dropped 73% last year, but Symantec is warning that Trojans are still thriving - and profitable.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016
Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!
Unified Communications

Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!

Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.

By John Kendall • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Bank security stories

AI voice cloning scams cost Australians AUD $25.8m
Phishing

AI voice cloning scams cost Australians AUD $25.8m

AI voice cloning scams have already cost Australians AUD $25.8m in 2025, as experts warn lifelike fake calls are outpacing public awareness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes
Phishing

Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes

Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud
Fintech

US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud

US banks boost AI spending to combat rising check fraud, linked to USD $12.5 billion loss, ahead of the holiday season peak in fraudulent activities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Fraud protection now a top priority for UK bank customers
Surveillance

Fraud protection now a top priority for UK bank customers

A FICO survey reveals 70% of UK consumers rank fraud protection as a top priority when choosing banks, reflecting rising security concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first
Surveillance

The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first

Australian banks are racing to fully adopt biometric banking, offering enhanced security and convenience through facial recognition and fingerprint technology.

By Vito Fabbrizio • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025