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Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags
Digital Transformation

Australians turn to AI & peers as trust in digital services lags

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Misinformation stories

Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds
Phishing

Supply chain risks overwhelm cybersecurity leaders, report finds

A report reveals 60% of UK and US cybersecurity leaders find third-party supply chain risks overwhelming amid rising breaches and operational impacts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
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
Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend
Physical Security

Rising violence prompts firms to boost executive security spend

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management
Digital Transformation

Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management

Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report
Generative AI

Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report

Stanford's AI Index Report reveals record private investment of USD $109.1 billion in 2024, with AI adoption soaring across industries globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
Surveillance

AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation

AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Misinformation stories

How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders
Supply Chain

How OSINT helps supply chain leaders map risk across borders

OSINT enables supply chain leaders to uncover hidden risks like forced labour and sanctions, ensuring ethical practices and regulatory compliance globally.

By Stuart Clarke • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency

Clue Software has launched new AI tools designed to enhance investigative efficiency by accelerating intelligence processing and improving threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Compliance & education reshape influencer marketing in UK & EU
Application Performance Monitoring

Compliance & education reshape influencer marketing in UK & EU

UK and EU influencer marketing evolves with stricter compliance and education, boosting transparency and professionalism amid rising regulatory demands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info
Storage

Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info

New Zealanders show growing caution towards AI, privacy risks, and online misinformation, with 67% seeing misinformation as a serious issue, the 2025 survey finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds
Generative AI

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds

Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bell Canada adds cybersecurity as core company service

Bell launched Bell Cyber, aiming to build a CAD $1 billion AI-powered solutions business amid rising cyber threats in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms
Software Development

Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi children face cyberbullying as more turn to AI support

New Zealand children face rising cyberbullying risks as 23% turn to AI companions for support, study finds amid earlier digital device use by youngsters.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide
Artificial Intelligence

UK kids bypass online controls, widening family digital divide

Over half of UK parents say their children can bypass online controls, exposing a widening digital gap in managing screen time and internet safety at home.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025