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NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million

Mon, 14th May 2018
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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.
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Introduction to blockchain: Why IoT and blockchain are a great match

Thu, 10th May 2018
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Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are a perfect match, as blockchain provides security and efficiency for IoT data.
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Ingram Micro Showcase to highlight the future of technology

Mon, 7th May 2018
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All the details for Ingram Micro Showcase 2018, which will be hitting Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland this year.
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The IT system behind Aussie success story STM

Fri, 4th May 2018
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While laptops had slimmed down and became more fashionable in the 1990's, the bags that they were transported around were archaic.
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SuiteWorld 2018: Aesop on going global and the importance of localisation

Fri, 4th May 2018
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Australian beauty brand Aesop shared its global expansion plans at SuiteWorld. The company revealed its NetSuite journey and focus on customer experience.
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Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures

Fri, 4th May 2018
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As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.
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NZ fintech sector growth outpacing rest of the world

Fri, 4th May 2018
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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.
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Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.
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'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical

Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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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.
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Google to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from Chrome

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Google bans cryptomining extensions from the Chrome Web Store, citing misuse by developers which impacts user performance and increases power consumption.
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Cryptocurrency investors reminded of tax obligations

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.
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Updated: MailChimp prohibits cryptocurrency, ICO & blockchain email promotions

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Email marketing giant MailChimp is the latest large enterprise to initiate a crackdown on cryptocurrency and ICO-related promotions.
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Under the spotlight: CERT NZ reveals last year's most pervasive cyber threats

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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New Zealanders from 'all walks of life' reported 1131 cybersecurity issues ranging from cryptocurrency scams to phishing in 2017.
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Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.
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Report uncovers big business of cybercrime – but just how big?

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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'Would you like anything else with your $10 DDoS attack-as-a-service sir?' Armor's report paints a disturbing picture of the cybercrime market.
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Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
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Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
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Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
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Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how

Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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​A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.
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Bitcoin's not a fad, it's a waiting game

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?.