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AI deepfake scams surge as New Zealand losses mount

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AI-fuelled deepfake scams are surging in New Zealand, with losses topping NZD $5 million a quarter as fraudsters weaponise new tech.
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Proving human identity is essential to defending Australia’s financial services sector

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Australia’s banks face rising AI-driven scams, making robust human identity verification and phishing-resistant MFA critical to security.
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What holiday trading strength means for modern retail cyber readiness

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Cyber Weekend spending of AUD $6.8 billion shows retail’s strength, but AI-powered scams mean cyber readiness is now a peak-season necessity.
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Radware warns 2026 will mark rise of ‘Internet of Agents’

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Radware predicts 2026 will usher in an ‘Internet of Agents’, as AI-driven machines overtake humans in traffic, attacks and cyber defence.
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Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors

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Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

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AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
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Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

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Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.
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Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

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Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
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Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

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Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
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AI data leaks fuel surge in global cyber attacks

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AI data leaks are helping drive a global cyber attack surge, with firms now hit by over 2,000 assaults a week and ransomware on the rise.
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GhostFrame iframe phishing kit powers 1m attacks

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GhostFrame phishing kit has fuelled over 1m iframe-powered attacks since September, using hidden pages and anti-inspection tricks to evade defences.
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Arctic Wolf: agentic AI to reshape SOCs & Zero Trust

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Arctic Wolf predicts agentic AI will overhaul SOCs, tighten Zero Trust and keep humans central as cyber risk surges into 2026.
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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

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AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.
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Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk

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Australia’s youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.
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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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Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

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Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
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Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

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New Zealand’s AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.