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Optus workshop helps over 1,000 students tackle online AI threats

Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

Umanitek launches Guardian Agent to combat AI deepfakes

Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Digital Transformation

AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Early learning

Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as CCO amid global expansion

Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as Chief Commercial Officer, supporting the firm's global growth as CEO Cam Price relocates to the US to expand partnerships.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Phishing

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Malware

Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings

Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals

The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Marketing Technologies

UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online

The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Data governance

Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study

Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Multi-factor authentication

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Marketing Technologies

Australian firm Kismet acquires Media.com to combat fake news

Kismet Group acquires Media.com to offer a platform combating misinformation and protecting users' reputation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign

Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2022

Virtual Private Networks

Surfshark releases fake news filter for Chrome and Firefox

In a bid to prevent the spread of misinformation, Surfshark has announced the release of its fake news warning (FNW) extension for Chrome and Firefox.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022