Kiwi Stories

Exclusive: Why NZ is particularly vulnerable to cryptomining

Cryptomining is the newest cybersecurity threat dominating the headlines, but awareness of the attack method is still lacking among organisations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jul 2018

Crypto

The Philippines could be NZ's next big export market, says tech entrepreneur

New Zealand businesses overlook the potential of the Philippines as a market for financial services, says entrepreneur Rachel Strevens.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Crypto

Reserve Bank says 'not now' to the idea of official digital currency

Reserve Bank says it won't issue a digital currency for now, but may do so in the future, as digital payments and cryptocurrencies grow in popularity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Crypto

NZ cryptocurrency retailer partners with NEM Foundation

NEM Foundation was set up to promote the NEM blockchain technology globally with its recently launched US$40 million development fund.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Crypto

NZ Bitcoin savings platform expands to include Ethereum

The New Zealand Bitcoin savings platform that has helped close to 5,000 Kiwis save $7million worth of Bitcoin since 2014.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Crypto

NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018

Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro Showcase to highlight the future of technology

All the details for Ingram Micro Showcase 2018, which will be hitting Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland this year.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 7th May 2018

Global Stories

Crypto

Cybercriminals reap benefits of cryptocurrency hype

Cybercriminals are reaping the benefits of the cryptocurrency hype, bringing in millions of dollars through fake exchanges and fake ICO offers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018

Crypto

Criminals “infect and collect” in cryptocurrency mining surge

Coin miner malware grew a stunning 629% in the first quarter of 2018, rocketing from around 400,000 total known samples in Q4 2017 to more than 2.9mil.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Fintech

Exclusive: SWIFT payments boss on how fintech will impact businesses

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with SWIFT head of Oceania Bill Doran to discuss how payments are changing on a global scale.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Firewalls

Exclusive: Demystifying cryptojacking and how organisations can protect themselves

Cryptojacking is becoming the new go-to method for cybercriminals to monetise their malware, with a surge of 28% per quarter globally.

By Jon McGettigan • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Jul 2018

Malware

Here's what the threat landscape currently looks like, according to Fortinet

Fortinet says there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018

Firewalls

The challenges of securing the Ethereum blockchain

Over the past 18 months, blockchains & cryptocurrencies have emerged from technical obscurity to capture the attention of investors around the world.

By Mark Sinclair • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018

Malware

Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research

Ransomware attacks are significantly declining, and active defences strategies are highly effective but underutilised, according to ISACA.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018

Malware

EXCLUSIVE: Rick McElroy shares how he'd breach an enterprise

Carbon Black's Rick McElroy asserts at the end of the day, cyberwar is not about systems but rather humans vs humans as they are the weakest link.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Sat, 16th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

IM Showcase 2018 keynotes - Staring into NZ's future

Ingram Micro's 2018 Showcase invited some of the most forward-thinking minds from the IT industry to talk, and the future they painted is fascinating.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018

Malware

Exclusive: 'Bad guys aren't so bad' as cryptomining is a sign of conscience

Cryptomining is now a more popular method of cybercrime than ransomware but expert Tim Brown says this isn't a bad thing as it causes less harm.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime now affecting more people than any other crime

The UK's National Crime Agency has reported organised criminals have exploited technology to make it the number one security threat.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018

Hyperscale

Introduction to blockchain: Why IoT and blockchain are a great match

Blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are a perfect match, as blockchain provides security and efficiency for IoT data.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Fintech

The IT system behind Aussie success story STM

While laptops had slimmed down and became more fashionable in the 1990's, the bags that they were transported around were archaic.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2018