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Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now
Data Protection

Veridos: Why designing quantum-ready trust for global travel and identity starts now

Passports could be exposed for years before quantum computers arrive, as governments face a slow, fragile migration to new cryptography.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last week
Barracuda finds average web app has 20 security flaws
Digital Transformation

Barracuda finds average web app has 20 security flaws

Basic security lapses are leaving web apps exposed, with Barracuda saying routine misconfigurations account for most of 20 flaws per site.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences
Data Protection

Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences

Australia's new scams rules are adding pressure on firms to detect fraud faster as AI-powered attacks expose weak governance and identity controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Allure Security uncovers 2,200 phantom bank domains
Fintech

Allure Security uncovers 2,200 phantom bank domains

Hundreds of users could be exposed to fake banking portals built from a low-cost template, as researchers linked 2,200 suspect domains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
North Korean-linked fraud targets 1,100 remote jobs
Human Capital Management

North Korean-linked fraud targets 1,100 remote jobs

Employers face a growing insider threat as suspected North Korean operatives used fake identities to land remote roles at more than 1,100 firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals
Gaming

World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals

Operators faced a 38% rise in suspicious withdrawals as World Cup fraud shifted from sign-ups to verified accounts, SEON said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
AI-driven cybercrime surges at scale, Flashpoint warns
Malware

AI-driven cybercrime surges at scale, Flashpoint warns

Stolen credentials and AI-generated phishing are accelerating attacks, as Flashpoint tracked 22 million illicit discussions and 7.4 million infected hosts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks
Digital Transformation

Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks

Account takeover and card-testing attacks surged as AI lowered the cost and speed of scams, raising pressure on online retailers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

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Ireland adults lose GBP £760 million to scam texts
Phishing

Ireland adults lose GBP £760 million to scam texts

Nearly every adult in Ireland was targeted by scam texts or phishing attempts last year, with more than one in five paying out and losing money.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
PEXA flags drop in scam confidence among homebuyers
Phishing

PEXA flags drop in scam confidence among homebuyers

Fewer Australians can spot property settlement scams, with confidence in identifying them falling to 41% as AI voice fraud worries grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case
Digital Transformation

Mobile licenses are becoming Australia's digital identity test case

Trust is shifting from plastic cards to phones as states align mobile licences with international standards for everyday identity checks.

By Jean-Baptise Milan • 4 min read • Yesterday
Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance
Malware

Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance

Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
1Kosmos brings identity checks to EpicCare Link users
Data Protection

1Kosmos brings identity checks to EpicCare Link users

The integration could cut onboarding delays for hospitals while reducing the risk of unauthorised access to sensitive patient records.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Proofpoint warns of myGov & invoice scams in Australia
Multi-factor authentication

Proofpoint warns of myGov & invoice scams in Australia

Australians lost AUD $2.18 billion to scams in 2025 as fake myGov logins and bogus invoices exploit tax-season urgency, Proofpoint said.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AI is the new battleground in mortgage fraud detection
Data Analytics

AI is the new battleground in mortgage fraud detection

AI-made fake payslips and deepfakes are exposing lenders that still rely on fragmented mortgage checks, experts warn.

By Alex Stoney • 5 min read • Last week
Edge partners Socure on early lender fraud screening
Fintech

Edge partners Socure on early lender fraud screening

Lenders can now spot synthetic fraud earlier, with combined identity and cashflow checks available in milliseconds before bank authentication.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
AI agents are moving fast. Here's what Australians should understand before using them
Malware

AI agents are moving fast. Here's what Australians should understand before using them

Australians risk giving AI agents broad access to emails, calendars and accounts, opening the door to scams and misuse.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • This month
Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide
Data Protection

Customer verification in Australia: A complete guide

Rising cybercrime is forcing Australian businesses to tighten checks or risk fraud losses, compliance breaches and slower onboarding.

By Edmund Ng • 7 min read • This month