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AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk
Risk & Compliance

AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk

AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025
Gallagher unveils High Sec C7000 controller for critical sites
Hyperscale

Gallagher unveils High Sec C7000 controller for critical sites

Gallagher Security launches High Sec C7000 controller in the US, offering enhanced cybersecurity for critical sites and compliance with GSA and PIV standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk
Digital Transformation

Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
Multi-factor authentication

Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

By Kon Poptodorov • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
Data Protection

Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
LexisNexis to highlight data enrichment at BIBA 2025 event
Data Analytics

LexisNexis to highlight data enrichment at BIBA 2025 event

LexisNexis Risk Solutions will spotlight property, motor, and identity data enrichment at BIBA Conference 2025 to boost brokers' efficiency and customer experience.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners
Unified Communications

FICO launches Marketplace to link firms with AI data partners

FICO has launched FICO Marketplace, a platform connecting businesses with data and analytics providers to boost AI-driven decision-making and operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Malware

It's the end of passwords as we know it

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia's secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

By Robert Vinokurov • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

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Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer
Biometrics

Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK
Data Protection

Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK

Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
Digital Transformation

UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges

Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape
Phishing

How AI is Reshaping the Cyber Threat Landscape

AI is transforming cyber threats into more complex attacks, with Canada facing rising risks amid a 47% surge in weekly cyber attacks in 2025.

By Robert Falzon • 4 min read • Sat, 31st May 2025
Advance.CBP unveils new Makati office & plans for credit access
Fintech

Advance.CBP unveils new Makati office & plans for credit access

ADVANCE.CBP opens new office in Makati, unveiling advanced credit scoring solutions to boost financial inclusion across the Philippines.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
DevOps

Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks
Ransomware

Scattered Spider exploited UK retailer service desks

Cybercriminal group Scattered Spider targets UK firms like Marks & Spencer and Harrods by tricking IT service desks in social engineering attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
Surveillance

ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security

ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust
Customer Experience

Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust

Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025