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Ransomware decreases as criminals customise attacks on larger, more lucrative targets - McAfee Report

Fri, 25th Jun 2021
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McAfee has released its latest cybersecurity report analysing cybercriminal activity related to malware and cyber threats in the first quarter of 2021.
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Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise

Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
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Avast identifies new cryptocurrency malware Hackboss

Wed, 28th Apr 2021
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Researchers from Avast, the global digital security and privacy company, say they have identified new cryptocurrency-stealing malware.
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How Bitcoin could impact the cyber-threat landscape

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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Bitcoin's surge in value has made cybercriminals rich, with the rise in profits driving a more financially motivated threat landscape.
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Kaspersky identifies new banking malware targeting mobile users

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Kaspersky discovers new banking malware that targets mobile users worldwide, with a particular focus on Brazil.
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Payrix completes acquisition of IntegraPay, expands into ANZ region

Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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Upon completing the acquisition of the Brisbane-based payment service provider, Payrix states its expansion efforts are in motion.
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Scammers using Bitcoin, sextortion to take advantage of Coronavirus fears

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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As people's fear and desire to do something about COVID-19 is dominating the news, it is also being exploited in every way by online criminals.
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Airwallex integrates with Xero to invite SMBs to 'a borderless world'

Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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Airwallex and Xero have joined forces to assist small to medium-sized businesses in saving time and money, by integrating domestic and international payments.
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Check Point report highlights latest cyber-threats worldwide

Tue, 21st Jan 2020
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Check Point Research's 2020 Cyber Security Report reveals rising threats such as cryptominers, botnets, and targeted ransomware against global organisations.
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Kaspersky: Malware variety grows by 13.7% in 2019 due to web skimmers

Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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Kaspersky's web antivirus solution detected an 8th increase in unique malicious objects in 2019, driven by a surge in web skimmers.
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Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter

Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.
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UK tax agency proves crypto is the future of money

Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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UK tax authority HMRC's efforts to tax cryptocurrencies show that they are the future of money, says CEO of deVere Group.
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430,000 people hit with financial malware

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.
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Penta Security releases fin-tech crypto node service

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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The PALLET Node Service reduces the time to build the node and provides management services for corporations that are expanding into blockchain.
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Fintech the new normal, survey finds

Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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A global survey by deVere Group reveals 55% of banking and financial services customers now use fintech, underscoring rapid digitalisation in finance.
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Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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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.
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How to avoid becoming a cryptojacking victim - Bitglass

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Large-scale cryptojacking is a lucrative business due to the popularity and value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Another cryptocurrency exchange breached, but at least investors are safe

Thu, 9th May 2019
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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.
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Paranoid Android? Examining three key trends in Android malware

Wed, 8th May 2019
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It definitely doesn't mean you are paranoid if you're worried about Android security:  the threat landscape is growing in every dimension.
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Survey shows organisations in the dark about shadow mining threat

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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To be successful and remain undetected, shadow mining depends on deliberately configuring security systems to function incorrectly.