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Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Surveillance

Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises

Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Facial recognition stories

Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights
Smart Cities

Conflow wins Frost & Sullivan award for AI streetlights

Conflow Power Group lands Frost & Sullivan's top global honour as its solar iLamp streetlights turn urban infrastructure into an AI revenue stream.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Endpoint Protection

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
Unified Communications

iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
Data Protection

Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks

US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America
Data Protection

Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America

Suprema launches AI facial authentication and access platforms for North America, aiming at high-security sites, mixed estates and cloud or on-premise control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
Surveillance

ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control

ROC moves into physical access control with Face1 biometric reader, combining identity checks, video analytics and legacy system integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Surveillance

Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools

Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Facial recognition stories

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Software-as-a-Service

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

World expands upgraded proof-of-human system into apps, meetings and AI workflows as Tinder, Zoom and Docusign join new partnerships.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
Surveillance

Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents

UK trails US in deepfake threat ranking as identifAI flags X as main spreader and political manipulation as the top use case.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London
Surveillance

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends in London

Jason Bradbury spotlights smart home trends as Ideal Home Show highlights connected security, retro design and at-home fitness.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
Data Protection

ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award

ROC Access Face1 earns SIA's best in biometrics award as the reader blends facial recognition, weapon detection and watch-list analytics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms
Data Protection

YEO Messaging & C86 launch crisis chat for UK firms

YEO Messaging and C86 team up to offer identity-checked crisis communications as UK resilience rules and cyber reporting deadlines tighten.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree healthcare order
Surveillance

Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree healthcare order

Blue Cloud wins Telangana Arogyasree AI deal, deploying Access Genie for hospital surveillance, patient safety and workflow monitoring.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes
Robotics

Suprema & Hyundai teams plan robot-ready smart homes

Suprema and Hyundai are teaming up to design AI-secured robot-ready housing, blending architecture, security and autonomous services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026