Lazarus Employs Multi-Platform Malware Framework In Series Of Data Espionage And Ransomware Attacks
30 July 2020 – Malicious toolsets used to target multiple platforms are a rare breed, as they require significant investment from the developer. They are often deployed for long-term use, which results in increased profit for the actor through numerous attacks spread over time. In the cases discovered by Kaspersky, the MATA framework was able to target three platforms – Windows, Linux and macOS – indicating that the attackers...
Mastercard to Enable Better Cross-Border Business Payments into China
30 July 2020 – Mastercard and Bank of Shanghai today announced the ability for businesses in virtually any geography to more efficiently, seamlessly and securely send payments to China. With Mastercard Cross-Border Services, business customers will be able to transfer money to any local bank in China, reduce the cost of transactions, and access real-time exchange rates for the Chinese Yuan, all with a reduced need for additional...
In 2020, Commerce Was Forced To Change—But Consumer Expectations Will Drive Further Transformation
30 July 2020 – For most of us, the COVID-19 and its repercussions have been unprecedented—at least by this order of magnitude. A broad array of impact has been felt at the most individual level, all the way through to the levels of the international community and the global economy. Anecdotally, it certainly feels like there’s been a change in how we’ve been conducting commerce in response to the pandemic—but the figures...
VMware Cloud Powers Greater Innovation and Enterprise Resiliency Across Southeast Asia
30 July 2020 – VMware, Inc. has announced new advancements to its VMware Cloud portfolio that will give organizations in Southeast Asia access to innovations to drive enterprise agility and mobility. This will also allow them to strengthen resiliency to grow in lockstep with the region’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The new hybrid cloud advancements include new capabilities of VMware Cloud on AWS, new generations of Azure...
Sunway Launches 42kl, Malaysia’s First Coding School With Zero Tuition Fees, Zero Teachers And Zero Traditional Classrooms
29 July 2020 – Minister of Multimedia and Communications YB Dato’ Saifuddin Abdullah today launched Sunway Education Group’s 42KL at a virtual launch, marking the world-renowned and revolutionary coding school’s opening in Malaysia. 42KL is the Malaysian campus of 42 to be situated within the FutureX building in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur and will operate with 42’s innovative model in a collaboration among Sunway Education...
MediaTek Announces Dimensity 720, its Newest 5G Chip For Premium 5G Experiences on Mid-Tier Smartphones
29 July 2020 – MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 720, its latest 5G SoC that will give consumers access to premium 5G experiences on mid-tier smartphones. The Dimensity 720, is part of MediaTek’s 5G chipset family that includes range of chipsets from Dimensity 1000 for flagship 5G smartphones to the Dimensity 800 and 700 series for more accessible 5G mid-tier devices. “The Dimensity 720 sets a new standard, delivering...
Lessons From The $81M Cyberheist: Threat Data Is Key To Fend Off Future Cyberattacks Against Banks In SEA
29 July 2020 – Amidst the increased use of online banking and e-wallet in the region fuelled by the pandemic, Kaspersky reminds banks and financial services in Southeast Asia (SEA) to learn from the lessons of previous cyberattacks like the costly $81M cyberheist incident in 2016. The global cybersecurity company, in an online conference with select media from the region, highlighted how the financial sector can utilise...
Mastercard Collaborates With Microsoft To Accelerate Innovation Across Digital Commerce And Startup Ecosystems
29 July 2020 – Mastercard and Microsoft Corp. have announced a collaboration to shape the future of digital commerce, drive startup innovation and enable financial inclusion. The collaboration will accelerate Mastercard Labs’ cloud native research and development activities, enabled by Azure and AI, to advance Mastercard Labs’ mission to de-risk and commercialize emerging technologies and platforms for digital commerce. Through...
Tyro Taps Mambu for Term Deposit Launch
21 July 2020 – Leading SaaS provider Mambu has announced fast-growing Australian business bank Tyro has adopted Mambu’s cloud-native banking platform to deliver its first term deposit product. Tyro becomes the first Australian ADI to adopt Mambu’s platform following a successful pilot of the term deposit product earlier this year. Described as a ‘technology-led disruptor to the Australian payments industry’, Tyro offers payments...
Mastercard Accelerates Crypto Card Partner Program, Making it Easier for Consumers to Hold and Activate Cryptocurrencies
21 July 2020 – Consumer interest and investment in digital currencies are growing, with research showing that up to 20 percent of the population of some countries are holding cryptocurrencies1, and an increasing number of merchants, digital players and financial institutions are exploring crypto payments. Aiding adoption and creating innovative experiences in the crypto space, Mastercard today announced the expansion of its...
