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Xero forms workforce management partnership with Deputy

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Xero has partnered with workforce management solutions firm Deputy to simplify scheduling and streamline employee communication.
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Released Android malware source code used to run a banking botnet

Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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The new Android banking malware ESET recently discovered on Google Play was spotted in the wild again, targeting more banks.
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Accenture bulks up threat intelligence offerings with iDefense acquisition

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Accenture is acquiring iDefense from VeriSign to ramp up its ability to help businesses better understand emerging threats and adjust protection early.
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Reckon releases full year earnings for 2016 – revenues driven by cloud

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Reckon boasts a buoyant 2016 with £56m revenues, crediting its cloud services for growth as it eyes further market share.
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Buckle up for the AI security revolution – spending to hit $96b by 2021

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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AI security spending to reach £72bn by 2021 amid a surge in machine learning to combat cyber threats, says ABI report.
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Consumers ready to blame organisations for data breaches, report finds

Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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Report: Consumers hold firms responsible for data safety, with most expecting breaches yet firms lag in strong security measures.
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AMEX phishing scam uses encryption to lull users into 'false sense of security'

Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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A new fake AMEX phishing attack uses tactics that lull users into a false sense of security: A mirrored website and SSL certificates, says MailGuard.
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Our lax attitude to passwords is 'leaving the front door open' to trouble

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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The humble password is still creating headaches for internet users across the world – and many people are still making bad password decisions.
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Why becoming part of the 'Republic of Digital' will increase your profitability

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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The global impact of digital transformation is estimated at $20 trillion, creating the 'Republic of Digital' valued at $6.6 trillion.
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Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.
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What to expect from cyber attacks in 2017

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Attackers are increasingly utilising non-malware attacks in an effort to remain undetected on organisations' endpoints.
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Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.
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Why service providers should care about customer security

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.
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Symantec's cyber security predictions for 2017

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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security experts Symantec have compiled a list of 10 security threat predictions for 2017 as cybercriminals change tactics. Here's what can we expect.
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Android ransomware spreads further, with new methods in its toolbox

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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New Android ransomware tactics emerge, using encrypted payloads and email scams to exploit users, with a new focus on Chinese markets.
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Oracle plans to get more out of NetSuite

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Oracle has completed its tender offer for NetSuite and has announced plans to leverage its resources to globalize the mid-market enterprise.
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Android.Fakebank.B malware variants trick users through social engineering

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Symantec is warning Android users to watch out for a banking malware that is whitelisting itself to stay active and monitored by attackers.
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Interconnection: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Of course the million dollar question was how to harness these insights and leverage them to forge business advantage.
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Blockchain, a game-changing new technology

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin, is set to go mainstream and transform various aspects of everyday life, according to legal and banking experts.
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Xero takes home NZ international business award

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.