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Fake CAPTCHA pages trigger SMS fraud, Infoblox warns
Cybersecurity

Fake CAPTCHA pages trigger SMS fraud, Infoblox warns

Infoblox says counterfeit verification prompts are being used to trick users into sending premium texts, creating recurring SMS charges and telecom losses.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap
Data Protection

ISACA launches AI risk certification amid governance gap

Isaca launches AI risk certification as European research finds many organisations still lack clear ownership, response plans and board oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services
Endpoint Protection

VIPRE report says attackers shift to trusted services

VIPRE says cyber criminals are increasingly abusing trusted services like Cloudflare, Microsoft and TestFlight to dodge email security filters.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
Malware

Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites

Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
Data Protection

Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech

Ant International rolls out privacy-enhancing tech across Alipay+ payments, letting encrypted data process at scale as regulators sharpen scrutiny.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
Gaming

One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection

Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics
Endpoint Protection

Proofpoint tracks cargo theft gang's post-breach tactics

Proofpoint says a cargo theft gang spent weeks inside a decoy network, probing banking, fleet payment and load board systems for fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating
Encryption

Proof beats promise: The trust crisis AI is creating

AI adoption is exposing a gap between what systems can do and what organisations can prove, as provenance, integrity and accountability become essential.

By Lakshmi Hanspal • 4 min read • Last week
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Digital Transformation

Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour

Retail shifts as AI agents move from recommending products to completing purchases, forcing brands to make catalogues legible to machine buyers.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

Cambridge Wireless sets out a 2026 conference agenda spanning AI, cyber resilience, quantum networking and industrial automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection
Robotics

BSI marks 125 years with digital standards collection

BSI unveils 125 ways standards shape the world, spotlighting cloud security, responsible AI and smart city guidance as digital trust grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears
Data Protection

PlatformAlt5 launches F-E-A-T to tackle AI trust fears

PlatformAlt5 and Cloud202 have rolled out a scoring system in BriefBrain that ranks AI-assisted content for credibility, transparency and source quality.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating
Software-as-a-Service

New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating

New Zealand firms face escalating legal and platform scrutiny over review gating, as Storm IMC warns the tactic may breach the Fair Trading Act.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow
Marketing Technologies

Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow

Australians back tighter AI rules and clear labelling, with new data showing deep scepticism over synthetic content, misinformation and news use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations
Data Protection

Plaid says AI is reshaping consumer finance expectations

Half of US consumers now expect AI to help manage money, as Plaid says finance apps must offer more guidance, transparency and human oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Biometrics

Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

Entrust rolls out Australia-ready identity verification using government records, biometrics and AI as tougher AML rules widen compliance checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust
Virtualisation

Manchester tech event spotlights AI, cyber & trust

Manchester tech conference to probe AI governance, cyber defence and deepfake hiring as business leaders weigh trust, risk and customer experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month