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AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

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AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
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Can we trust AI? Australia’s industrial sector offers the blueprint

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Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia’s industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.
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Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

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Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
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Arctic Wolf: agentic AI to reshape SOCs & Zero Trust

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Arctic Wolf predicts agentic AI will overhaul SOCs, tighten Zero Trust and keep humans central as cyber risk surges into 2026.
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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

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AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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NZ MPs unite over child social media safety push

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New Zealand MPs unite across party lines to back under-16 social media curbs after a shocking ‘Worst Children’s Library’ exhibit at Parliament.
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AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

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AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.
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Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud

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Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.
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Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

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New Zealand’s AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
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AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast

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Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.
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AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026

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By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.
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Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

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Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.
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AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks

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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.
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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

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AI is set to transform Southeast Asia’s economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.
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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

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AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.
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AI isn’t an upgrade - it’s the new payments playbook

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