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Doppel names ex-Xerox exec as Chief Security Advisor
Data Protection

Doppel names ex-Xerox exec as Chief Security Advisor

The hire gives the cybersecurity firm a seasoned customer-facing adviser as enterprises grapple with more convincing phishing and impersonation attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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Entrust backs cyber helpline to help fraud victims
Cybersecurity

Entrust backs cyber helpline to help fraud victims

The partnership will fund more than 3,200 hours of specialist help, aiming to support over 1,000 fraud and cybercrime victims in the US and UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
European cyber teams understaffed as AI threats rise
Phishing

European cyber teams understaffed as AI threats rise

Most European firms are unprepared for AI-enabled attacks, as 56% of cybersecurity teams say they are understaffed and 55% underfunded.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility
Software-as-a-Service

AI shifts Cybersecurity Awareness Month focus to visibility

Security teams are being pushed to monitor AI activity across systems, as executives warn that unsanctioned tools and hidden agents are outpacing governance.

By Raphael Veloso • 7 min read • This month
ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud
Artificial Intelligence

ANZ warns businesses of AI scams & impersonation fraud

Businesses face growing risk from AI-driven fraud as ANZ says rushed seasonal trading can let scammers exploit weak payment controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
EMEA fraud attempts rise as AI scams grow more complex
Fintech

EMEA fraud attempts rise as AI scams grow more complex

More than a third of financial firms in Europe, the Middle East and Africa reported fraud attempts rising by over 25% in two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Why AI-Written Phishing Is Outpacing the Native Filters Built to Stop It
Malware

Why AI-Written Phishing Is Outpacing the Native Filters Built to Stop It

Businesses are facing a sharp rise in email scams as AI makes phishing faster, cheaper and harder for native filters to spot.

By Marshall Bennett • 7 min read • This month
Visa study finds Asia-Pacific stablecoin interest rising
Crypto

Visa study finds Asia-Pacific stablecoin interest rising

Stablecoins are edging towards mainstream payments in Asia Pacific, with 46% of consumers saying they may use them within five years, Visa found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Europeans back slower bank checks to cut fraud risk
Data Protection

Europeans back slower bank checks to cut fraud risk

Most consumers surveyed across six European markets would accept longer bank checks if that meant a lower chance of fraud, Fourthline found.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles
Data Protection

NatWest & banks set out AI agent payment principles

Banks want to prevent AI-driven shopping from eroding customer control, privacy and security as agentic commerce moves closer to everyday payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

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New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats
Data Protection

New Zealand cyber agency warns AI is reshaping threats

Boards are being urged to beef up defences as AI tools may soon help criminals automate attacks and target New Zealand organisations more precisely.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
HSBC names Hong Kong stablecoin RedCoin after survey
Crypto

HSBC names Hong Kong stablecoin RedCoin after survey

Customer concerns over fraud and regulation are shaping a cautious rollout, with the bank planning to start on its own digital channels in Hong Kong.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout

Tighter margins and lower shopper participation mean checkout failures could cost SMEs sales this Black Friday, according to Ecommpay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
NatWest tests AI spending insights & fraud support
Data Protection

NatWest tests AI spending insights & fraud support

Customers will be able to query spending patterns in natural language as the bank expands in-house AI after launching fraud triage support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI
Data Protection

Five practical ways SMBs can strengthen cyber resilience in the age of AI

AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.

By Rishi Kotecha • 6 min read • Last month
Most Australians fear AI will fuel cybercrime surge
Multi-factor authentication

Most Australians fear AI will fuel cybercrime surge

Survey results show widespread anxiety in Australia, with 84% expecting AI to drive more cybercrime and many victims still silent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
Data Protection

The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in

Many Kiwis are overconfident about spotting AI fakes, even as 40 percent admit sharing or considering sharing sensitive data with chatbots.

By Nine to Noon • 4 min read • Last month