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AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

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AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.
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Thirdfort adds iProov biometrics to fight UK ID fraud

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Thirdfort adopts iProov biometrics to streamline UK property ID checks and combat AI-driven fraud in deals worth billions of GBP £1.6bn+.
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Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud

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AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.
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How to detect fake players in online gaming

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Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here’s how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.
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AI-driven scams to surge, warns Trend Micro in new forecast

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Trend Micro warns AI-driven scams will surge by 2026, using deepfakes and multi-channel tactics to trap victims in sophisticated frauds globally.
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LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection

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LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.
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AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026

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By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.
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Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

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SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.
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Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026

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KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.
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Reducing the impact of AI-driven fraud in 2026

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AI-driven fraud, including synthetic identities and real-time deepfake attacks, surges in financial services, prompting urgent defence upgrades for 2026.
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Selling to China: Why your biggest challenge isn't logistics, it's data

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Success in China’s booming $378 billion cross-border eCommerce market hinges on clean, accurate data-not just logistics-for speedy delivery and happy customers.
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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

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AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.
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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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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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Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing

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Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.
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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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Unmio one of 10 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize recipients

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Unmio has secured USD $175,000 from the J.M.K. Innovation Prize to scale privacy-focused data tech for vulnerable communities and social impact groups.
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HID unveils facial recognition readers to secure smart buildings

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HID has launched Amico facial recognition readers for smart buildings in Southeast Asia, enhancing secure, contactless access with digital identity integration.
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Entersekt launches Orkestrate API to tackle USD $40 billion fraud risk

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Entersekt launches Orkestrate API, helping banks cut fraud risk worth USD $40 billion by simplifying digital authentication with a single integration.