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Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes
Customer Experience

Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes

Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality
Data Protection

Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality

Australian consumer loyalty relies heavily on trust and high-quality service, with 86% likely to abandon brands after poor customer support experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Exclusive: Why automation & AI are now vital for Australian resilience
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Why automation & AI are now vital for Australian resilience

Australian firms face rising IT outages and trust drops, making automation and AI vital for resilience ahead of APRA's CPS 230 compliance by July 2025.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Global Stories

Digital Trust stories

Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cloudera's Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime

AI-driven cyberattacks now cost firms on average USD $4 million and 100 days to recover, raising security to a vital business priority worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub
DevOps

Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub

Testlio, Bugcrowd and InnoWave launch Testlio Apex Partner Programme, uniting global experts to enhance software quality assurance in fintech and tech sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve
Ransomware

Leaders urge a cyber safe culture as AI & threats evolve

Industry leaders call for a cyber safe culture as AI advances and identity-based attacks rise, urging collaboration and vigilance across all organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day
Data Protection

Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Ping Identity unveils AI framework to boost trust in enterprises
Digital Transformation

Ping Identity unveils AI framework to boost trust in enterprises

Ping Identity launches AI framework to secure enterprise digital interactions, enhancing trust, governance, and efficiency amid rising AI autonomy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
DigiCert acquires Valimail in move to tap USD $4B DMARC market
Data Protection

DigiCert acquires Valimail in move to tap USD $4B DMARC market

DigiCert expands into the USD $4B DMARC market by acquiring Valimail, adding zero trust email authentication to its digital trust platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams
Marketing Technologies

Vane Viper linked to over 1 trillion DNS queries & ad fraud scams

Vane Viper, a threat actor posing as an adtech firm, generated over 1 trillion DNS queries last year linked to malware and ad fraud, warns Infoblox.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness
Digital Transformation

Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness

Industry leaders stress urgent action for organisations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and enhance digital trust amid rapid quantum computing advances.

By Melvin Hipolito • 8 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day
Artificial Intelligence

Industry leaders call for inclusion on International Women in Cyber Day

Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day, urging action to boost female representation and diversity in cybersecurity roles worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ISACA unveils AI security credential to boost cyber expertise

ISACA has launched the Advanced in AI Security Management credential to enhance cybersecurity expertise amid rising AI-driven threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AfricAI launches to drive sovereign AI innovation across Africa
Fintech

AfricAI launches to drive sovereign AI innovation across Africa

AfricAI, a joint venture led from Nigeria, launches to develop and deploy sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting with healthcare and public services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Trust stories

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud

Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks
Data Protection

UK firms push for Chief Trust Officer amid AI & cyber risks

UK firms overwhelmingly back creating Chief Trust Officer roles to tackle rising AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity risks, a new study shows.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students
EduTech

UNiDAYS & Instagram launch verified banners for US students

UNiDAYS and Instagram have partnered to launch verified school banners on profiles for 18 million US college students, enhancing trusted connections online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025