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Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
Phishing

Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Digital Trust stories

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025
Encryption

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025

DigiCert opens registration for World Quantum Readiness Day 2025, focusing on preparing enterprises and governments for quantum computing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value
Data governance

AI leaders urge ethics, data & trust to unlock value

AI leaders in Australia and New Zealand highlight ethics, trust, and quality data as essential to unlocking AI's full potential for business and society.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Deepfake & AI crime surge poses major threat to business trust
Physical Security

Deepfake & AI crime surge poses major threat to business trust

Trend Micro warns that rising deepfake and AI crimes threaten business trust, with fraudsters using synthetic media to impersonate executives and bypass security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Bugcrowd names Umesh Shankar to board, bolstering AI security
Data Protection

Bugcrowd names Umesh Shankar to board, bolstering AI security

Bugcrowd appoints Umesh Shankar, Microsoft AI's VP of Data Security, to its advisory board to strengthen AI security expertise and innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
Data Protection

Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges
AI Security

Organisations lag in AI policies & skills as workplace use surges

A global survey reveals 81% of staff use AI at work but only 28% of firms have formal AI policies, highlighting a critical gap in skills and risk management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC
Digital Transformation

Sumsub unveils 'The Beast 2.0' to combat digital fraud in APAC

Sumsub launches 'The Beast 2.0' to fight a 121% surge in digital identity fraud across APAC, promoting secure digital access and inclusion in fintech and crypto sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online
Malware

AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online

AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use
Cloud Security

Cloud Security Alliance launches pledge for responsible AI use

The Cloud Security Alliance has launched the AI Trustworthy Pledge to promote responsible, transparent, and ethical AI development and usage globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Trust stories

IDnow bolsters global leadership to boost digital trust vision
Software-as-a-Service

IDnow bolsters global leadership to boost digital trust vision

IDnow strengthens its global leadership with key executive hires to advance its vision of embedding trust in digital identity verification worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Punkt. & Gigaset team up for privacy-focused mobile devices
Data Protection

Punkt. & Gigaset team up for privacy-focused mobile devices

Punkt. and Gigaset will launch privacy-focused mobiles made entirely in Europe, aiming to enhance data sovereignty and digital simplicity by Q4 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Jul 2025
AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training
AI Security

AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training

AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
Digital Transformation

Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky

Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits
Data Protection

UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits

UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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