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How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?
Data Protection

How can phishing-resistant authentication strengthen AML compliance across the accounting sector?

Phishing-resistant logins could curb account takeovers that let criminals tamper with tax data, refunds and audit trails across firms.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 6 min read • Last month
Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans
Robotics

Security leaders warn as AI bot traffic overtakes humans

Automated requests now make up most web traffic, raising costs for sites and sharpening fears over AI-driven fraud and phishing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Entersekt appoints Clare Conway as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Entersekt appoints Clare Conway as Chief Executive Officer

The financial authentication firm is shifting to a new executive structure as it expands internationally and tackles rising fraud and scam activity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Adfinis wins Red Hat OpenShift certification for Secretz Enterprise
Data Protection

Adfinis wins Red Hat OpenShift certification for Secretz Enterprise

OpenShift users now have a validated way to deploy Secretz Enterprise through the Red Hat Ecosystem Catalog, including offline sites.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Print security incidents hit over half in ANZ survey
Network Security

Print security incidents hit over half in ANZ survey

More than half of organisations in Australia and New Zealand suffered print-related security incidents last year, exposing document data to theft.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Google brings quantum-safe signatures to Cloud KMS
Data Protection

Google brings quantum-safe signatures to Cloud KMS

Enterprises can now deploy quantum-safe signing in production as Cloud KMS adds post-quantum algorithms for sensitive records and transactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms
Malware

Felk warns AI is fuelling attacks on smaller firms

Smaller firms face faster and costlier breaches as AI cuts the time hackers need to exploit software flaws from weeks to hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams

Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
American Express adds B2B payments link to Paymode
Fintech

American Express adds B2B payments link to Paymode

Eligible American Express customers can now reach Bottomline's Paymode network, as businesses seek to cut invoice errors and delays.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Portnox tops one million devices as bookings jump 52%
Network Security

Portnox tops one million devices as bookings jump 52%

Rising demand for access-security tools lifted bookings 52% in the second quarter as the company crossed one million managed devices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

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Sygnia finds AI onboarding flaw exposing client data
Fintech

Sygnia finds AI onboarding flaw exposing client data

A faulty token check let low-privilege users view other applicants' identities, payment details and Social Security numbers in a financial onboarding app.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Corpay launches Agent Card for AI business payments
Digital Transformation

Corpay launches Agent Card for AI business payments

Approved AI agents can now create controlled virtual cards for company spending, targeting procurement, travel and advertising workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training
Software-as-a-Service

QuizFlight adds knowledge tags to security training

Security teams can now pinpoint training gaps by topic as QuizFlight's tagging system measures understanding, not just course completion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
DBS adds agentic AI to virtual assistants for customers
Digital Transformation

DBS adds agentic AI to virtual assistants for customers

Banking tasks for millions of customers can now be completed in one chat as DBS upgrades its virtual assistants with agentic AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks
Multi-factor authentication

BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks

Mobile-led fraud is forcing Indian banks to confront faster scams, bigger attempted transfers and a growing mule network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
CypherGenics rebrands for post-quantum security push
Data Protection

CypherGenics rebrands for post-quantum security push

Enterprises and utilities may face costly security overhauls as the firm targets quantum-ready protection for low-powered devices and critical systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy
Data Protection

Synectics wins UK cyber security certification for Synergy

The certification could sway procurement decisions for critical infrastructure buyers weighing cyber assurance alongside surveillance performance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026