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Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say
Virtualisation

Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests
DevOps

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation
Data Protection

5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation

Rising fraud is exploiting fake and disposable emails; smarter validation at sign-up and checkout can block attacks before they cost you.

By Bobby Joseph • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Real people, real numbers: Why phone verification is your new trust filter
Digital Transformation

Real people, real numbers: Why phone verification is your new trust filter

Phone numbers are becoming the new trust filter, helping businesses block fraud, cut wasted messages and secure real, reachable customers.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026
Multi-factor authentication

HP predicts surge in AI-driven cyber threats & cookie theft by 2026

HP warns of rising AI-driven cyber threats by 2026, including increased cookie theft and attacks on device and identity security in organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Data Protection

Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Agentic AI, quantum risks & evolving threats to define 2026

KnowBe4 predicts agentic AI, quantum computing, and cybercrime evolution will reshape global cybersecurity and workforce practices in 2026.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery
Data Analytics

Akamai & Zuplo partner to enhance AccuWeather API delivery

Akamai and Zuplo have teamed up to enhance AccuWeather's API delivery, speeding access and boosting reliability of weather data worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security
Data Protection

Germany pioneers quantum-resistant ID cards for digital security

Germany is set to launch quantum-resistant ID cards, pioneering new cryptography to protect digital identities against future quantum computing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust
Data Analytics

Brands race to embed NFC in packaging as consumers seek trust

Brands rapidly adopt NFC packaging as 49% of consumers are willing to pay more for connected products offering transparency and authenticity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
Surveillance

Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems

Choosing between edge and server facial recognition architectures hinges on balancing performance, security, and connectivity for effective access control.

By Leonid Leshukov • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk
Firewalls

AI inside the gates: Why AI is your next big cybersecurity risk

AI agents inside networks pose a new cybersecurity risk as they operate autonomously without clear oversight, creating hidden insider threats for businesses.

By Andrew Hartnett • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Visa expands AI commerce framework with new security protocols
Identity and Access Management

Visa expands AI commerce framework with new security protocols

Visa has expanded its Intelligent Commerce framework in Asia Pacific, introducing new AI-driven payment security protocols for agentic commerce starting early 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Authentication stories

Australia leads world in costly, rising ransomware toll
Software-as-a-Service

Australia leads world in costly, rising ransomware toll

Australia tops global ransomware charts as attacks surge, nearly all victims pay up and AI-driven identity threats loom ever larger.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches
DevOps

NCSC warns AI prompt injection could drive huge UK data breaches

UK cyber agency warns that misunderstanding AI prompt injection risks could trigger data breaches surpassing past SQL attacks in scale.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats to reshape digital identity & cyber risks by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven deepfakes and cyber threats will transform digital identity, forcing firms to adopt continuous verification and quantum-safe cryptography.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Identity and Access Management

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

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.

By Michael Riedl • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025