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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

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AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.
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AI isn’t an upgrade - it’s the new payments playbook

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AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.
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The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026

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In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.
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Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

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Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.
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AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

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By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.
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Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

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AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.
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AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

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AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.
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AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026

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AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.
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AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

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By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.
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DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

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New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft’s Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.
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Three steps to help your financial institution stay ahead of evolving cyber crime

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Financial institutions face rising AI-driven cyberattacks and must adopt intelligence-led defence, active vendor management, and balance security with customer experience.
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Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026

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In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.
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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
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Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

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Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.
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Social media overtakes email as UK’s top scam channel, study finds

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New research reveals social media now leads as the top scam channel in the UK, overtaking email with 34% of incidents reported amid rising AI concerns.
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Retailers face surge in AI-driven cyber threats & supply chain risks

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Nearly half of retailers face rising AI-driven cyber attacks, with just 25% prepared for these sophisticated threats amid growing supply chain security concerns.
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AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

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By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.
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Exclusive: Google on AI-powered attacks & cyber threats in Australia

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AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.
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Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

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Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.
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Google warns of AI misuse in new GTIG threat report

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Google’s threat team warns that hackers are now using AI to create self-modifying malware and evade defences.