Digital Identity stories
Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate
2 days ago
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.
Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round
3 days ago
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encryption
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blockchain
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defi
Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.
Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI
3 days ago
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phishing
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
Norway adopts FAPI 2.0 to secure national healthcare data
4 days ago
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Norway mandates FAPI 2.0 security protocol across its national healthcare network to enhance protection of patient data with banking-level safeguards.
Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.
Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy
5 days ago
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.
Okta launches Cross App Access to boost AI security in firms
6 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Okta has launched Cross App Access to enhance enterprise AI security by giving IT teams central control and visibility over AI agent interactions with apps.
World’s largest data breach exposes 16 billion credentials
Last week
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biometrics
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mfa
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phishing
A massive data breach exposing 16 billion credentials from major firms and government services signals severe global digital security flaws.
The delicate dance of user experience and security in the digital age
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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biometrics
Businesses can harmonise user experience and cybersecurity through identity and access management, ensuring seamless yet secure digital interactions.
NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.
inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition
Last week
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intechnology distribution
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location-based services
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global expansion
inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.
Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention
Last week
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
Experian and GBG expand their partnership to offer advanced fraud prevention and identity verification across Australia and New Zealand for faster, safer onboarding.
AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk
This month
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risk & compliance
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ai
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aml
AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.
Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer
This month
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biometrics
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public sector
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behavioural biometrics
Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.
Australian leaders see AI as risk & opportunity, identity gaps grow
This month
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digital transformation
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api
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ai
More than half of Australian IT leaders see AI as both an opportunity and risk, but only 20% have strategies for securing digital and machine identities.
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
This month
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fintech
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physical security
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ai
Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.
Visa unveils AI-driven commerce & payments push in Asia
This month
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fintech
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blockchain
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api
Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.
Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation
Last month
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cybercrime
Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
Last month
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
Last month
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.