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Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?
Firewalls

Ticketmaster cyberattack - what lessons can be learnt?

The Ticketmaster data breach affected 560 million people, with personal data being sold for USD $500 million. AI-powered SIEM systems emerge as key in preventing such cyberattacks.

By Sean Abbott • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities
Data Protection

Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities

Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report
Surveillance

Biometrics market projected to reach USD $173.7bn by 2032, says report

The surge in demand for secure identification boosts the market valuation of biometrics technology, set to rise from USD $50.3bn in 2023 to USD $173.7bn by 2032, according to DataHorizzon Research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data
Data Protection

Malwarebytes launches free Digital Footprint Portal to protect personal data

Malwarebytes has launched a free Digital Footprint Portal offering a detailed analysis of sources including the dark web.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks
Physical Security

London startup Mindgard launches tool mitigating AI data loss risks

London startup, Mindgard, launches a new tool providing extensive cybersecurity for businesses utilising AI, mitigating reputational and financial risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud
Multi-factor authentication

Overcoming the threat of account takeover fraud

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting online accounts in identity theft surge, with ATO fraud attacks increasing by over 350% in 2023, finds digital fraud management firm, Sift.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
SEON report warns of complex fraud challenges ahead in 2024
Phishing

SEON report warns of complex fraud challenges ahead in 2024

SEON's 'Fraud Trends 2024' report warns of growing fraud challenges for businesses, citing AI advancements, Fraud-as-a-Service, and economic pressures as key factors.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Physical Security

Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

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ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID
Marketing Technologies

ANZ Plus launches digital identity service with ConnectID

ANZ Plus partners with ConnectID to launch a Digital Identity service, simplifying and securing identity verification for customers, enhancing data privacy and reducing fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats
Physical Security

Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats

Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Robotics

Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Effortless digital experiences key to Singaporean customer loyalty
Customer Experience

Effortless digital experiences key to Singaporean customer loyalty

A survey reveals seamless digital experiences and passwordless authentication could secure customer loyalty among Singaporeans.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication
Biometrics

Australian firms at risk due to evolving cybercriminal sophistication

Growing sophistication of cybercriminal identities threatens Australian enterprises, as only over one-third implement multi-factor authentication, leaving them vulnerable to AI-driven attacks, reports Ping Identity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety
Data Protection

Equifax & Norton team up to bolster Australian Cyber Safety

Equifax and Norton unite to fortify identity safety for Australians, integrating Norton's identity monitoring into Equifax's subscriptions, addressing rising fears of identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds
Customer Experience

Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds

Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians
Fintech

FICO survey reveals identity theft & fraud fears among Indonesians

FICO's study reveals prolonged fears of identity theft among Indonesians, as 36% remain anxious, heightening vulnerabilities to financial loss and credit damage amid growing risks from real-time payments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Heng Leong Hang adopts CyberArk platform for enhanced cybersecurity

Taiwanese retail giant, Heng Leong Hang, enhances cyber defence with the integration of CyberArk's Identity Security Platform into its cyber security strategy to protect core systems and customer data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024