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CrowdStrike unveils Falcon to protect every digital identity type

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security to protect human, AI, and machine identities across hybrid IT, tackling rising credential theft attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Application Security

SquareX to unveil browser, passkey flaws at Black Hat, DEF CON

SquareX will reveal new browser security and passkey vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA and DEF CON 33, highlighting critical gaps in current protections.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Major rise in global email impersonation threats

Barracuda Networks warns of a global spike in phishing-as-a-service email attacks using impersonation tactics to deceive healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025

Data Protection

Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks

Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025

Data Protection

HR & financial data most exposed in major cyber breaches

Lab 1's analysis of 1,297 breaches reveals HR and financial data exposed in over 80% of cases, raising risks of fraud and regulatory penalties worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Physical Security

Deepfake & AI crime surge poses major threat to business trust

Trend Micro warns that rising deepfake and AI crimes threaten business trust, with fraudsters using synthetic media to impersonate executives and bypass security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention

Experian and GBG expand their partnership to offer advanced fraud prevention and identity verification across Australia and New Zealand for faster, safer onboarding.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Theft stories

Data Protection

Digimune & ViaCarte launch Identicate cyber protection for banks

Digimune and ViaCarte partner to launch Identicate, a cyber protection platform offering Australian banks real-time identity theft alerts and financial fraud cover.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Ransomware

Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape

Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Data Protection

Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

Data Protection

US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge

US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Phishing

Younger Brits help safeguard elders as online scams surge

Over half of UK families report elders fall victim to online scams, with younger generations now leading efforts to improve their cyber safety at home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Phishing

Avast study finds older Kiwis at high risk of online scams

Avast study reveals nearly half of older New Zealanders write passwords on paper, raising their risk of online scams and fraud amidst growing cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Ransomware

Visa launches Security Roadmap to combat AI-driven payment fraud

Visa launches a Security Roadmap in New Zealand to tackle rising AI-driven payment fraud, offering new tools and support for small businesses amid NZD $194m losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Unified Communications

Qantas cyberattack raises concerns for 6 million customers

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Shockwaves from Qantas cyber breach being felt across Australian business

The recent Qantas cyber attack underlines the urgent need for stronger defences, highlighting growing threats to supply chains and identity across Australian businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

Physical Security

Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate

Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025