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New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.
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Mangopay names Andy Wiggan Chief Product Officer

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Mangopay hires former Spotify and GoCardless executive Andy Wiggan as Chief Product Officer to drive wallet-first growth and crypto expansion.
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Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
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How to detect fake players in online gaming

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.
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Fi911 launches ResolveLab to streamline payfac dispute tools

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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Fi911 launches ResolveLab, a platform simplifying payfac access to Mastercard tools for quick dispute prevention and subscription management globally.
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Payment leaders face modernisation hurdles despite confidence gap

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Despite 69% of payments leaders seeing their firms as market frontrunners, only 44% prioritise innovation amid legacy and regulatory hurdles.
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Friendly fraud rise during Cyber Week threatens retail profits

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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US retailers face rising friendly fraud during Cyber Week as 77% of shoppers dispute charges via banks, threatening profits amid USD $43.7bn online spend.
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LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.
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Every retail company needs to be a technology company

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Retailers in Australia and New Zealand must act like technology firms, using real-time data and strong security to thrive during peak shopping seasons.
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Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.
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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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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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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.
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Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.
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AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.
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Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers' defences & sales

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.
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AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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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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AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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SEON unveils advanced compliance tools for cross-border AML

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SEON launches enhanced AML platform tools to help businesses manage complex cross-border compliance with flexible screening and investigative analytics.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.