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Traditional Banking Vs Winden: How They Are Providing an Ultimate Solution

Many of us are only informed about traditional ways of banking. However, due to the increase in digital banking solutions, there is a better alternative. That is why using the right digital solution is better than going the conventional route. To be able to process payments freely, without doubt, digital banking and banking through Winden…

30 December 2021 Tech Digest Correspondent Business tips

QakBot banking malware grows 65% in 2021

The number of users attacked with QakBot – a powerful banking Trojan - has grown 65% in the first seven months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, reaching 17,316 users worldwide. This rise has drawn the attention of Kaspersky researchers to the subject, leading them to review updates to the latest version…

3 September 20213 September 2021 Chris Price Cybersecurity

Over half of world’s population to access digital banking by 2026

A new Juniper Research study has found that 53% of the world’s population will access digital banking services in 2026; reaching over 4.2 billion digital banking users, up from 2.5 billion in 2021. The research identified increased digital transformation efforts as enabling banks to function effectively during the pandemic; justifying the benefits of digital banking…

19 July 202119 July 2021 Chris Price FinTech

1 in 4 would fall for ‘safe account’ scam, claims report

A recent survey conducted by KIS Finance has revealed worrying statistics regarding safe account scams. The survey asked 2,000 participants whether they know what a safe account scam is and, more importantly, whether they think they would fall for it and transfer their money to a scammer. Over a quarter (25.7%) of people said that…

9 June 2021 Chris Price Business tips, Internet

Majority of Brits now prefer digital banking, claims survey

The majority of UK consumers want greater control and flexibility over their financial products and prefer digital banking, new research from Yobota has revealed. The London-based technology company commissioned an independent survey among 2,003 UK adults. It found that 58% of banking customers believe they should have more power to renegotiate or change their…

26 October 2020 Chris Price FinTech

NatWest trials voice banking with Google Assistant

Banking on your voice could become the new way to check accounts if a NatWest trial using the Google Assistant proves to be on the money. The bank is launching a trial using the voice-powered virtual helper, allowing customers to ask the Google Home smart speaker for details such as their bank balance or recent…

12 August 201912 August 2019 Chris Price News, smart speaker

HSBC offers free wi-fi in UK branches

Global banking giant HSBC is joining the growing rank of businesses that offer free wi-fi to customers. The BBC says that free wi-fi in hundreds of branches is part of a move by HSBC to encourage customers to manage their…

13 May 2014 Stuart Apps, Wi-Fi

APP OF THE DAY: Orange Credit Card

Barclaycard and Orange are teaming up to bring their Orange Credit Card app to the iPhone. The app lets users track their finances on the contactless card whilst on the move, with views to quickly see transaction history, balance,…

12 November 201023 January 2018 Gerald Lynch iPhone apps, Tech Digest news

SmartSwipe credit card reader makes online shopping safer

SmartSwipe, the USB credit card reader that makes shopping online quicker and safer, is now available from Firebox.com. Great for online shopaholics and those wary of inputting their credit card details online, this USB gadget lets you swipe the card…

10 May 201029 May 2022 Gerald Lynch Computer Security, Gadgets, Tech Digest news

Malicious Firefox add-on steals banking passwords

Yet another reason to be extremely vigilant when accessing financial web sites: researchers have discovered an add-on for Firefox which lies in wait for the user to log in to a banking or online payments site and then sends the username and password to a Russian site.

It’s a bit of a blow for those who have trumpeted how secure Firefox is, but of course we all know that no piece of software is completely secure…

5 December 200814 April 2021 Andy Merrett Internet, Software

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