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AI 'agentic' tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Autonomous 'agentic' AI fraud tools set to intensify cybercrime by 2026, forcing firms to fuse human judgment with smarter machine defences.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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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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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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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 agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.
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AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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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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2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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In 2026, identity emerges as the critical control point as autonomous AI, fragile machine trust and weak governance collide.
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Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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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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GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cardano foundations unite for 70 million ADA infrastructure bid

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Five leading Cardano organisations unite to request 70 million ADA from treasury, aiming to boost infrastructure and accelerate enterprise adoption.
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APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.
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WISeKey expands satellite network to boost IoT cybersecurity

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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WISeKey has expanded its satellite constellation via a SpaceX launch, enhancing secure global IoT connectivity with advanced post-quantum cybersecurity features.
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Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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The x402 protocol revives HTTP 402, enabling AI agents to make instant micropayments autonomously using crypto, transforming digital commerce in 2025.
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Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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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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2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.
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AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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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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Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.
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AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.
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How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.
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TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.