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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
Firewalls

Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales

Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
How to detect fake players in online gaming
Gaming

How to detect fake players in online gaming

Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants
Fintech

One in three Australians open to AI shopping assistants

One in three Australians are ready to let AI shop on their behalf, but fears over fraud, control and bad purchases still loom large.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection
Physical Security

LexisNexis launches enhanced IDVerse with deepfake detection

LexisNexis has upgraded its IDVerse platform with advanced deepfake detection and unified fraud controls, improving security and user experience globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Malware

AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies
Malware

Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.

By Vakaris Noreika • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Malware

10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

By Nicolas Montauban • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Malware

Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

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AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026
Multi-factor authentication

AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud
Biometrics

Stopping the growing threat of synthetic ID fraud

AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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
Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia
Phishing

Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Digimune & MY CYBER GUARD launch Aussie ID shield
Data Protection

Digimune & MY CYBER GUARD launch Aussie ID shield

Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite
Disaster Recovery

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
Blockchain

In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials

With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.

By Zain Zaidi • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns
Marketing Technologies

Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns

An Instagram safety campaign has been blocked by advertisers over fears it might upset Meta, highlighting Big Tech's influence in advertising decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology
Data Analytics

Identity fraud: The double-edged sword of trust and technology

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.

By Dave Rossi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025