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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
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BioCatch unveils Connect 2.0 to combat rising banking fraud

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.
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Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.
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Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
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TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.
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AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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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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Retailers face soaring AI-driven fraud risks for Black Friday sales

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Retailers risk losses up to USD $500,000 from AI-driven fraud this Black Friday as bot attacks exploit security gaps in account creation and login processes.
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Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
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Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.
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Kiwis warned as holiday surge in SMS scams targets bank details

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Kiwis face a surge in SMS scams this holiday season, with fraudsters targeting bank details through fake delivery alerts and urgent messages.
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GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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New Zealand's GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.
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Criminologist urges tougher rules on scams after NZD $1.6bn losses

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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New Zealand faces NZD $1.6bn in scam losses; criminologist urges tougher regulation on social media and telco firms to curb cybercrime syndicates.
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Ping Identity to acquire Keyless, boosting privacy in biometrics

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Ping Identity will acquire London-based Keyless to enhance its platform with privacy-preserving biometric authentication, boosting security and user privacy.
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Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity for global verification data

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.
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AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.
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New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.
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FICO secures ten patents to advance responsible AI & analytics

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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FICO has secured ten new patents to enhance Responsible AI, boosting transparency and fraud prevention across numerous sectors globally.
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Visa's VAMP sets stricter thresholds for fraud & disputes

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Visa's new Acquirer Monitoring Programme, effective October 2025, imposes stricter fraud and dispute thresholds, charging USD $8 per transaction dispute over 2.2%.
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Bitsight unveils AI tool to combat phishing & brand threats

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Bitsight launches Brand Intelligence, an AI tool to detect and swiftly tackle phishing and brand threats targeting companies and executives.
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UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.