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UATP & Burbank boost airline security with card present tech

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UATP and Burbank partner to enhance airline online payments with secure card present tech, cutting fraud and costs in the USD $837 billion airline market.
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SquareX wins top browser security solution award for 2025

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SquareX has won the 2025 Browser Security Solution of the Year award for its innovative platform that protects enterprises from complex browser threats.
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Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

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Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

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More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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Experts urge data focus as Payday Super reform nears launch

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Experts urge focus on robust data systems for Australia’s Payday Super reform, aiming for timely, accurate super payments from July 2026 launch.
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Proximus Global launches Konera to simplify network APIs in India

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Proximus Global launches Konera, a platform unifying mobile network APIs to streamline connectivity and identity services for enterprises and developers in India.
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UK APP fraud refunds reach GBP £112m, but scams still rising

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UK banks have refunded GBP £112m to victims of APP fraud under new rules, yet scam levels continue to rise, prompting calls for stronger prevention measures.
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Australians demand human touch as trust in AI & data use wanes

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Only 23% of Australians trust companies to use AI responsibly, preferring human interaction over automation amid growing data privacy concerns.
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Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails

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Only 18% of New Zealanders trust companies’ use of AI, with 62% fearing it limits human contact, impacting spending and loyalty in customer service.
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WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks

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A WestJet data breach exposed passengers' passports and IDs, heightening risks of long-term identity theft and synthetic fraud schemes globally.
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How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

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RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.
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Exclusive: Cloudera’s Carolyn Duby warns of rising AI-powered cybercrime

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AI-driven cyberattacks now cost firms on average USD $4 million and 100 days to recover, raising security to a vital business priority worldwide.
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Willo raises GBP £3 million to combat AI-driven job fraud

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Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.
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ANZ warns small businesses after AUD $84 million cyber losses

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ANZ warns Australian small businesses to stay vigilant as scams cause AUD $84 million losses amid rising cybercrime threats in 2024.
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Cyber insurance among small businesses surges amid rising threats

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Cyber insurance among Australian small businesses has surged 50% amid rising cybercrime threats, with incidents costing an average of AUD $49,600 each.
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UK & Ireland consumers embrace AI assistants, trust grows with use

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Nearly three-quarters of UK and Ireland consumers now trust AI assistants, with 79% confident chatbots provide reliable help, says IBM study.
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Australian insurers using AI to manage extreme weather claims

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Australian insurers face over AUD $1.8bn in weather claims in early 2025 amid rising extreme events, boosting AI use to manage surges and fraud.
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Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

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The UK’s new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.
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Australian mobile banking apps see high use but modest satisfaction

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Despite 69% of Australians regularly using mobile banking apps, satisfaction remains modest with a 66.0 CX Index score, says Forrester's 2025 report.
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Finance leaders urged to prepare early for Malaysia e-invoicing

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Malaysian finance leaders are urged to prepare early for phased e-invoicing mandates to ensure compliance and avoid fines up to MYR RM20,000 per violation.