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AI isn’t an upgrade - it’s the new payments playbook

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AI is revolutionising payments in Australia, enabling scale, smarter risk management, and seamless customer experiences beyond mere system upgrades.
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AI-powered assistant CASPER promises smarter cyber threat detection

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UTS has developed CASPER AI, an assistant using AI to detect cyber threats and guide users and organisations in secure, compliant responses.
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US banks increase AI spending to tackle USD $12.5 billion fraud

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US banks boost AI spending to combat rising check fraud, linked to USD $12.5 billion loss, ahead of the holiday season peak in fraudulent activities.
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cside wins awards as browser threats drive web security focus

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cside wins three industry awards for pioneering client-side web security as browser-based threats rise, challenging traditional protections and compliance efforts.
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Black Friday shoppers warned of AI scams & rising phishing risks

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Shoppers warned of rising AI-driven scams and phishing risks this Black Friday as fraudsters exploit urgent deals to harvest data and hijack loyalty accounts.
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SEON unveils advanced compliance tools for cross-border AML

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SEON launches enhanced AML platform tools to help businesses manage complex cross-border compliance with flexible screening and investigative analytics.
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AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly

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AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.
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Balancing trust, security and seamless payments in the age of AI fraud

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Australians lost nearly AUD$1,700 each to fraud this year amid peak shopping season, with retailers urged to adopt AI-driven security and seamless payments.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

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In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
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BioCatch unveils Connect 2.0 to combat rising banking fraud

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BioCatch launches Connect 2.0, a platform using behavioural and device data to fight rising digital banking fraud and AI-driven financial crimes globally.
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AppsFlyer unveils AI-powered marketing tools for app-first brands

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AppsFlyer launches Modern Marketing Cloud, an AI-powered platform with eight new tools boosting mobile-first app marketing across Southeast Asia.
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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.
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Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion

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Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.
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Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

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In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.
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New data shows AI-driven fraud surges, professionals unprepared

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Most anti-fraud experts report a surge in AI-driven fraud, yet under 10% feel prepared to combat rising deepfake and synthetic identity threats.
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Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

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AI-driven identity fraud in the UK has surged over 2,100% since 2021, with synthetic identities risking a £4.2 billion cost by 2027 without stricter screening.
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AUTO1 Group wins Twilio 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovation

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AUTO1 Group has won Twilio’s 2025 EMEA Star Builder Award for innovative use of messaging and verification APIs to enhance its used car trading platform.
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Finance teams struggle to unlock full AI potential amid risks

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Over half of finance teams report only partial AI automation, focusing on accuracy and fraud prevention amid reliance on outdated tools and manual tasks.
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TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

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British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.