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Proving human identity is essential to defending Australia's financial services sector
Digital Transformation

Proving human identity is essential to defending Australia's financial services sector

Australia's banks face rising AI-driven scams, making robust human identity verification and phishing-resistant MFA critical to security.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business
Data Protection

Cybersecurity Isn't Optional-It's the Lifeline of Modern Business

Every six minutes, a business faces a $4.17m cyber-attack; for Australian firms, investing in cybersecurity is now critical to avoid ruin.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Vishing stories

Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA
Multi-factor authentication

Okta warns of real-time vishing kits defeating MFA

Okta warns new real-time vishing kits can hijack browser sessions during calls, tricking users into defeating non‑phishing‑resistant MFA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches
Malware

Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Biometrics

isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs

Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again
Gaming

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams
Firewalls

Phishing-as-a-service kits drive surge in 2025 scams

Phishing-as-a-service kits doubled in 2025, now powering 90% of attacks as cyber gangs race to outsmart multifactor checks and filters.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
Digital Transformation

AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.

By OpenText Cybersecurity • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Unified Communications

Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026

AI-driven fraud, deepfakes and synthetic IDs are redefining 2026 risk, forcing firms to ditch reactive tools for layered, intelligent defence.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026
Data Protection

Codific predicts nine key cybersecurity shifts for 2026

Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Radware warns of AI 'internet of machines' by 2026
Firewalls

Radware warns of AI 'internet of machines' by 2026

Radware predicts AI-driven bots will dominate internet traffic by 2026, forcing firms to rethink API defences, DDoS and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of 'Internet of Agents'
Firewalls

Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of 'Internet of Agents'

Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an 'Internet of Agents', as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Firewalls

BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows
Endpoint Protection

Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025
Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Vishing stories

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Multi-factor authentication

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
The New Face of Social Engineering
Ransomware

The New Face of Social Engineering

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

By Sandy Kronenberg • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025