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Digital Identity stories - Page 15

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AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.
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NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.
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Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Gartner names Daon a Leader in identity verification, citing its advanced biometric tech and AI defences against rising deepfake fraud threats worldwide.
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Browser flaw exposes passkey authentication to hijacking risk

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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A browser flaw risks hijacking passkey authentication, threatening access to banking, shopping and SaaS accounts despite passkeys' security promise.
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HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.
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AI & fragmented identities heighten enterprise security risks

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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New research reveals AI and fragmented digital identities are increasing enterprise security risks, with 11 hours spent investigating each critical incident.
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AfricAI launches to drive sovereign AI innovation across Africa

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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AfricAI, a joint venture led from Nigeria, launches to develop and deploy sovereign AI solutions across Africa, starting with healthcare and public services.
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Yubico urges stronger passkey rules to boost digital security

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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Yubico urges firms to adopt stricter passkey policies, favouring device-bound keys over synced ones to boost digital security and prevent breaches.
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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.
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Quantum computing exposes Active Directory to urgent new risks

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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cloud security
Quantum computing presents urgent security risks for organisations relying on Microsoft Active Directory, as legacy systems struggle to meet new cryptographic demands.
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Cricket-themed cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cities

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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ManageEngine's Shield NXG2025 cybersecurity seminars tour five Australian cricket stadiums this August, blending cricket themes with IAM and SIEM insights.
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CrowdStrike & OpenAI enhance SaaS security with AI agent oversight

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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CrowdStrike and OpenAI have partnered to enhance SaaS security by enabling oversight of AI agents, linking each to their human creator across 175+ applications.
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Ping Identity named leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Ping Identity named Leader in three 2025 KuppingerCole reports for Access Management, Identity Fabrics, and Policy Based Access Management.
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Exclusive: BlackBerry warns Australia must harden govt comms as AI threats surge

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Governments face rising risks from deepfakes and cyber intrusions, pushing calls for sovereign, secure communication systems beyond consumer messaging apps.
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Norton adds AI-powered deepfake detection to Genie assistant

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Proximus Global named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Proximus Global has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, highlighting its unified approach and global telecom strengths.
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Australians wary of cybercrime as small business cuts security spend

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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cybersecurity
Most Australians fear rising cybercrime sophistication, yet many small businesses cut cyber security spend, risking vulnerability amid digital trust concerns.
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Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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Marketers prioritise CTV, AI & identity flexibility for 2025 H2

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Marketers prioritise connected TV, AI integration, and flexible identity strategies, driving shifts in ad spend and focus for the second half of 2025.
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.