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How secure data sharing could make real estate processes faster, easier, and more reliable
Data Protection

How secure data sharing could make real estate processes faster, easier, and more reliable

Secure data sharing via Consumer Data Right and Digital ID could streamline real estate processes, easing rental applications and boosting privacy in Australia's market.

By Stuart Low • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Fraud prevention stories

Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days
Marketing Technologies

Friendly fraud set to surge by 25% over peak holiday shopping days

Friendly fraud is set to rise by 25% over the peak holiday shopping days, with transactions averaging USD $291, costing retailers billions globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Malware

AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season
Endpoint Protection

Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season

Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales
Buy Now Pay Later

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers' defences & sales
Customer Experience

Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers' defences & sales

Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook
Data Protection

AI isn't an upgrade - it's the new payments playbook

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

By Colin Baines • 4 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection
Firewalls

AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection

UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus
Data Protection

cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud prevention stories

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
Data Protection

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
Blockchain

In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.

By Zain Zaidi • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Security methods, safety goals: Rethinking AI red teaming
DevOps

Security methods, safety goals: Rethinking AI red teaming

AI red teaming blends security tactics with safety goals to prevent exploits in chatbots, defending users from harm beyond classic cyber threats.

By Milton Leal • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Identity and Access Management

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

By Michael Riedl • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Why rigid name-matching is failing UK finance teams - And what CFOs should do next
Risk & Compliance

Why rigid name-matching is failing UK finance teams - And what CFOs should do next

UK finance teams face rising delays and costs as rigid name-matching fails to cope with complex supplier names, urging CFOs to adopt more flexible solutions.

By Patrice Bouexel • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud
Fintech

US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud

US banks boost AI spending to combat rising check fraud, linked to USD $12.5 billion loss, ahead of the holiday season peak in fraudulent activities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks
Phishing

Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks

Shoppers warned of rising AI-driven scams and phishing risks this Black Friday as fraudsters exploit urgent deals to harvest data and hijack loyalty accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025