Currencies stories - Page 12
Cryptocurrency exchange says it lost $195m to hackers – but is it a scam?
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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BitGrail wasn't known to many until last week when it announced it had been hacked, but many experts believe all is not as it seems.
Facebook says 'no more': Cryptocurrency ads banned from social network
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Facebook has now banned all advertising for financial products such as cryptocurrencies, binary options and initial coin offerings.
Coincheck promises £380m refund after massive cryptocurrency breach
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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This has been deemed the largest cyptocurrency breach of all time but Coincheck has been praised for promising to refund its 260,000 customers.
Hacker steals US$440K in 'easily avoidable' digital currency breach
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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A hacker hijacked Black Wallet to steal around $440,000 from Bitcoin rival Stellar Lumen - High Tech Bridge's CEO says it was simple to prevent.
Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
Nutanix directors forecast changes in tech and the channel for ANZ
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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public cloud
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It's only mid-January and already we have been privy to a number happenings and events - Nutanix directors share their predictions for the year ahead.
Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.
Crypto-miners creating havoc for businesses: Coinhive 'Most Wanted' malware
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Crypto-mining malware variants are causing headaches for enterprises and their computers as website owners try to recoup revenue, says Check Point.
Singapore firm embraces blockchain to fight credential fraud
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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A Singapore tech firm is using blockchain technology to bring validation and authentication to CVs and other credential types.
Rackspace, Bitcoin, Alibaba and the future of cloud
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Alibaba's Asian cloud sales soar; Changes in how we consume cloud; Rise of managed security service providers; Blockchain's potential beyond cryptocurrency.
Cybersecurity Advisors Network appoints Sydney-based APAC representative
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Peter Coroneos will now lead the Cybersecurity Advisors Network (CyAN) efforts across Asia Pacific. He is based in Sydney.
IoT, cryptocurrency, Linux & WiFi hacks: WatchGuard's security predictions for 2018
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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WatchGuard Technologies has whipped up some key IT security predictions ranging from IoT botnets to Linux attacks.
IoT, AI, blockchain, biometrics – Hitachi Vantara's 10 key trends for 2018
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Smart object storage, analytics and AI, and the extension of agile methodologies across the enterprise will all play key roles during the coming year.
Equinix: 8 predictions for IT in 2018
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Equinix highlights the rise of private blockchains, AI's mainstream breakthrough, and IoT's edge computing needs among its eight IT predictions for 2018.
Malicious cryptocurrency miners shift focus to Google Play
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Cryptocurrency miners are spreading beyond computer operating systems and on to Android applications through Google Play.
How Bitcoin's blockchain is aiding cybersecurity
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Bitcoin defies a unique set of security concerns through innovations and structures which are influencing how cybersecurity will face new threats.
Blockchain tipped to be top cybersecurity trend in 2018
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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If cybercriminals are confident that Bitcoin provides a safe mechanism for the payment of ransoms, it indicates just how secure blockchain is.
IBM announces global payments blockchain solution live in ANZ, Pacific Islands & UK
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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commerce systems
The solution is run from the IBM Blockchain Platform on Hyperledger Fabric and was built in collaboration with Stellar.org.
Ransomware market skyrockets 2500% in one year: It's now worth $6m
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The ransomware scourge looks set to continue until at least the end of the year, topping what is being called the 'most notorious year on record'.
The Coinhive cryptocurrency miner - more trouble than it's worth?
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Are cryptocurrency miners causing more harm than good? Trustwave's SpiderLabs blocks Coinhive miner, claiming end users are left with no benefits.