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Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK
Data Protection

Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK

Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges
Digital Transformation

UK estate sector turns to digital tools as ID fraud surges

Identity fraud in the UK real estate sector is rising sharply, prompting 65% of professionals to adopt digital tools for detection and prevention.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
European finance teams boost automation to tackle compliance
Crypto

European finance teams boost automation to tackle compliance

Eighty-one per cent of European finance teams have increased automation to tackle regulatory pressures, boosting compliance and enabling strategic business roles.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
NEXT & Infobip boost security & RCS messaging for shoppers
Customer Experience

NEXT & Infobip boost security & RCS messaging for shoppers

NEXT partners with Infobip to boost shopper security, blocking 175,000 fake messages monthly and enhancing customer engagement with advanced RCS messaging.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Akamai launches DNS Posture Management for multicloud security
Firewalls

Akamai launches DNS Posture Management for multicloud security

Akamai has launched DNS Posture Management, offering centralised control over DNS assets across multicloud platforms to enhance security and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
Fintech

AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences

Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Global Stories

Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia
Crypto

Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia

Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
Digital Transformation

APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences

Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
Multi-factor authentication

Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

By Kon Poptodorov • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises
Fintech

SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises

SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents
Data Protection

Skyfire & Cequence enable secure digital access for AI agents

Skyfire partners with Cequence Security to enable secure, compliant digital access for autonomous AI agents in the emerging AI economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
Data Protection

Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers

Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge
Cloud Security

Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge

Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn
Artificial Intelligence

Retail fraud awareness rises with social media, risks USD $107bn

Awareness of retail fraud surges via social media, with risks looming at USD $107bn by 2029 as consumers grow tempted and acceptance rises.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
DenizBank taps Red Hat OpenShift AI to speed up model rollout
Hybrid Cloud

DenizBank taps Red Hat OpenShift AI to speed up model rollout

DenizBank has adopted Red Hat OpenShift AI, accelerating AI model deployment and cutting development time from days to just 10 minutes in its financial services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
Payment Technologies

Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes

Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024
Digital Transformation

AI-driven phishing attacks surge against Australian targets in 2024

AI-driven phishing attacks targeting Australian businesses surged in 2024, with over 30 million attempts recorded, making Australia the eighth most targeted country.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025