Currencies stories - Page 13
NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Mon, 14th May 2018
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
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.
Introduction to blockchain: Why IoT and blockchain are a great match
Thu, 10th May 2018
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hyperscale
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crypto
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blockchain
Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are a perfect match, as blockchain provides security and efficiency for IoT data.
Ingram Micro Showcase to highlight the future of technology
Mon, 7th May 2018
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ingram micro
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distributors
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ingram micro showcase
All the details for Ingram Micro Showcase 2018, which will be hitting Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland this year.
The IT system behind Aussie success story STM
Fri, 4th May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain
While laptops had slimmed down and became more fashionable in the 1990's, the bags that they were transported around were archaic.
SuiteWorld 2018: Aesop on going global and the importance of localisation
Fri, 4th May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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oracle
Australian beauty brand Aesop shared its global expansion plans at SuiteWorld. The company revealed its NetSuite journey and focus on customer experience.
Cryptominers posing a new threat for enterprise IT infrastructures
Fri, 4th May 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
As well as viruses, trojans, worms and ransomware attacks, IT managers now have a new threat to worry about: cryptominers.
NZ fintech sector growth outpacing rest of the world
Fri, 4th May 2018
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fintech
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new zealand fintech summit
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fintechnz
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.
Once legit site found to be cryptomining, 6,000 machines infected
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
Check Point researchers discovered a previously legitimate video software download site has moved into cryptomining, earning around US$700 a day.
'World's biggest' DDoS market BUSTED, but experts remain cynical
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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europol
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.
Google to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions from Chrome
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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google
Google bans cryptomining extensions from the Chrome Web Store, citing misuse by developers which impacts user performance and increases power consumption.
Cryptocurrency investors reminded of tax obligations
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.
Updated: MailChimp prohibits cryptocurrency, ICO & blockchain email promotions
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Email marketing giant MailChimp is the latest large enterprise to initiate a crackdown on cryptocurrency and ICO-related promotions.
Under the spotlight: CERT NZ reveals last year's most pervasive cyber threats
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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phishing
New Zealanders from 'all walks of life' reported 1131 cybersecurity issues ranging from cryptocurrency scams to phishing in 2017.
Data centres beware: New report predicts imminent attacks
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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crypto
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blockchain
Cryptomining is increasingly outdoing ransomware in popularity but cybercriminals are running out of CPU, painting data centres as prime targets.
Report uncovers big business of cybercrime – but just how big?
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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dark web
'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.
Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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ilumony
The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
Adobe Sign announces new partnerships and payments integration
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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cx
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martech
Adobe Sign is designed to help organisations speed up business and plug into third-party applications to deliver seamless customer experiences.
Cybercriminals laundering $200b in ill-gotten gains – here's how
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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gaming
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crypto
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blockchain
A new report from Bromium has landed with a number of startling findings, including the confirmation of a bustling cybercrime laundry market.
Bitcoin's not a fad, it's a waiting game
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
The Bitcoin's wild price swings have polarised people into evangelists and detractors - but why does the technology matter?.