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

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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.
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Retailers face digital & cyber threats in Black Friday season

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Retailers face rising digital and cyber threats this Black Friday, with only 22% of sites optimised for mobile user experience amid surging online traffic.
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Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

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

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AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.
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Security methods, safety goals: Rethinking AI red teaming

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AI red teaming blends security tactics with safety goals to prevent exploits in chatbots, defending users from harm beyond classic cyber threats.
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In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

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With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.
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The internet’s next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

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

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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.
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Black Friday fraud spikes, testing retailers’ defences & sales

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Online fraud attempts nearly quintupled on Black Friday, forcing retailers to tighten checks and risking cart abandonment during peak sales season.
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AI isn’t an upgrade - it’s the new payments playbook

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AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.
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AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection

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UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
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US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud

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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.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks

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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.
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SEON unveils advanced compliance tools for cross-border AML

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SEON launches enhanced AML platform tools to help businesses manage complex cross-border compliance with flexible screening and investigative analytics.
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Balancing trust, security and seamless payments in the age of AI fraud

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Australians lost nearly AUD$1,700 each to fraud this year amid peak shopping season, with retailers urged to adopt AI-driven security and seamless payments.
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AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly

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AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

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In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
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BioCatch unveils Connect 2.0 to combat rising banking fraud

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BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.