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Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation
Crypto

Chch crypto exchange Cryptopia facing liquidation

Cryptopia, a Christchurch-based cryptocurrency exchange, is set for liquidation after failing to recover from a USD $20 million hack in 2019.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2019
Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy
Digital disruption

Lime scooters: When disruptive businesses fuel controversy

Lime's e-scooter rentals spark global controversy. While ignored for their disruptive model, they face mounting scrutiny over safety and regulation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019

Global Stories

Fintech the new normal, survey finds
Fintech

Fintech the new normal, survey finds

A global survey by deVere Group reveals 55% of banking and financial services customers now use fintech, underscoring rapid digitalisation in finance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Crypto

Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency

Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass
Multi-factor authentication

How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass

Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

By Anurag Kahol • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe
Crypto

Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Binance has been hacked, losing 7000 Bitcoin (USD $41 million) from its BTC hot wallet. Customer funds remain safe, covered by its Secure Asset Fund.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware
Distributed Denial of Service

Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.

By Brian Gleeson • 6 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Cybersecurity

It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces

Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat
Cybersecurity

Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat

To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft
Malware

Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
Ransomware's decline equals cryptomining's rise
Malware

Ransomware's decline equals cryptomining's rise

ESET's Security Days Conference recently took place to go over the current threat environment and what to look out for next.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019
Maximising blockchain's potential with privilege controls - CyberArk
Endpoint Protection

Maximising blockchain's potential with privilege controls - CyberArk

Blockchain's potential is immense, but endpoint vulnerabilities pose threats. Privilege controls, as emphasised by CyberArk, are crucial for ensuring security.

By Andrew Slavkovic • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking
IBM Security

IBM Security: Cybercriminals focusing on cryptojacking

IBM Security's 2019 report indicates a shift in cybercriminal tactics, with cryptojacking attacks doubling those of ransomware as hackers seek easier profits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?
Multi-factor authentication

CSOs - are you prepared for cloud cryptojacking?

A recent report found that almost half of the organisations surveyed have malware in one of their cloud applications.

By David Shephard • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots
Akamai

Interview: Inside the crybercriminal gig economy for bots

TechDay spoke to Akamai Asia Pacific security technology and strategy head Fernando Serto about how organisations are being impacted.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market
Crypto

New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market

There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
Infinito unveils all-in-one blockchain platform
Blockchain

Infinito unveils all-in-one blockchain platform

Infinito unveils the all-in-one Infinito Blockchain Platform (IBP), aiming to simplify decentralised app development with versatile APIs and turnkey solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year
Malware

Cryptomining affected 37% of businesses last year

A Check Point report reveals 37% of global businesses suffered cryptomining attacks in 2018, highlighting a surge in stealthy cybercrime techniques.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019