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AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks
Data Protection

AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks

AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril
DevOps

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

AI is set to transform Southeast Asia's economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.

By Kevin Gallerin • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Malware

AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook
Data Protection

AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook

AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.

By Colin Baines • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026
Quantum Computing

The AI economy arrives: Six predictions that will define cybersecurity in 2026

In 2026, the AI economy emerges as autonomous agents redefine work, forcing cybersecurity to evolve with new threats and governance challenges.

By Tom Scully • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Organisations struggle with non-human identity risks & AI demands

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber attacks & deepfakes set to surge by 2026

AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfakes are set to surge by 2026, with experts warning of faster breaches and rising third-party risks challenging defenders.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000
Mobile Device Management

Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge
Application Security

Retailers unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats as attacks surge

Nearly half of retailers report surging AI-driven cyber attacks, yet only a quarter feel prepared as the busy shopping season looms, new research shows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

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AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast

Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology
Data Analytics

Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.

By Dave Rossi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026
Phishing

Top 5 compliance and cybersecurity predictions for 2026

In 2026, escalating AI threats and complex regulations will make continuous compliance crucial as data breaches now cost an average USD $4.61 million globally.

By Shrav Mehta • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025