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APAC financial firms bite down as crime compliance costs rise

Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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The total projected cost of financial crime compliance within Asia Pacific firms reached US$12.06 billion, according to a new report.
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Stalkerware remains significant problem throughout COVID-19 lockdowns

Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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Stalkerware continues to be a major issue globally, affecting over 50,000 users in 2020, according to Kaspersky.
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Asia Pacific FSIs pay $5.1 billion for breaching AML & data privacy

Fri, 5th Feb 2021
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Financial institutions in Asia Pacific accumulate over $10.6bn in penalties for non-compliance with regulations, says Fenergo.
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Widespread uncertainty and distrust about data privacy in ANZ

Fri, 29th Jan 2021
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Almost 40% of Australians and New Zealanders do not trust third-party organisations to keep their personal information safe, according to OpenText.
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IronNet expands Asia Pacific presence with new strategic partnership

Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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IronNet expands in Asia Pacific with strategic partnership with M.Tech to meet growing demand for cybersecurity solutions.
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COVID-19 sees 400% surge in cyber crime

Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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COVID-19 crisis leads to a surge in cyber crimes, with online scams increasing by over 400% in March 2020, according to new research.
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DevSecOps increasingly important, but APAC organisations lagging behind

Thu, 19th Nov 2020
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COVID-19 is driving IT leaders to accelerate secure software development, with DevSecOps gaining importance, according to IDC's latest survey.
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NetMotion and Netpoleon partner to deliver security platform

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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Netpoleon will sell, supply and support the NetMotion platform across all states and territories across Australia, and in New Zealand.
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Interview: Why Acronis is building 111 micro data centres almost everywhere

Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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Acronis has announced the global availability of its flagship cybersecurity product and plans to build over 100 micro data centers worldwide.
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40% of free VPN apps found to leak data

Mon, 16th Nov 2020
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VPN demand skyrockets as political developments increase global concerns for digital privacy, according to NordVPN research.
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Four security threats affecting FSIs in 2020

Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The 2020 Future Cyber Threats report by Accenture highlights six extreme threats to the global financial services sector. Here are four of them.
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Microsoft takes legal action to disrupt botnet and combat ransomware

Wed, 14th Oct 2020
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Microsoft disrupts Trickbot botnet, one of the world's most prolific distributors of malware and ransomware, in major operation.
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On October 28, go from CX starter to champion with Zendesk

Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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Discover the secrets to exceptional customer service with leading software company Zendesk in an exclusive online event on 28 October.
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Five Eyes nations want legal access to backdoors to fight 'illegal content'

Tue, 13th Oct 2020
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The nations argue that encryption can make the enforcement of public safety difficult, particularly when it comes to serious problems like child exploitation.
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Akamai unveils new managing director for APJ

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Akamai Technologies appoints Parimal Pandya as managing director for Asia Pacific - Japan, in addition to his role as VP of Media and Carrier Sales.
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Ransomware attacks skyrocketed in past three months - Check Point

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Ransomware attacks surged 50% in the past three months, with Ryuk targeting 20 organisations weekly and healthcare becoming the most attacked US sector.
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SMBs in SEA region threatened by vastly increasing rates of cryptomining

Tue, 22nd Sep 2020
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Cryptomining is a growing threat to SMBs in Southeast Asia, with 1.7 million mining malware threats detected by Kaspersky in H1 2020.
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Global attack volume down, but fraud and cyber threats still going strong

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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New opportunities and risks exist for APAC organisations in online channels during this global pandemic, according to a biannual Cybercrime Report.
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Netlinkz revenue surges 846% as secure enterprise cloud technology gains traction

Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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Netlinkz sees 846% revenue jump to USD $5.25 million, driven by the rising demand for its secure VSN technology, especially in China and India.
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Fujitsu recognised a leader in Australian cyber security

Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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Fujitsu recognized as cybersecurity leader in Australia by ISG. Strong technical capabilities and focus on basics praised.