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Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud

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Veriff taps Data Zoo's global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.
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Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools

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As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
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Konica Minolta named Leader in IDC print security study

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Konica Minolta has been named a Leader in IDC's Worldwide Print Security assessment, praised for its layered, security-by-design approach.
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Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.
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Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.
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Ransomware groups surge as automation cuts attack time to 18 mins

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Automation and AI slash ransomware attack times to 18 minutes, challenging defenders to match speed with automated defences, says ReliaQuest report.
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ASIO's declassified insights send powerful messages on protecting people, data centres, and buildings

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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ASIO Director warns of heightened 2025 threat level, urging enhanced physical and cyber security in buildings amid rising terrorism and sabotage risks.
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Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.
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Learning from the best: Cyberattack lessons from the BFSI sector

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector in Australia is one of the most prone industries to cyberattacks.
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What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
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Better security for banking and payment transactions

Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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ESET is upping its banking and payment protections, with a new solution that automatically detects when users are performing financial transactions.
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Dell Software's position on mitigating mobile threats

Sun, 7th Sep 2014
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Resellers can help customers mitigate mobile security threats and increase company productivity, says Ian Hodge, Dell Software ANZ managing director.