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Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI
Malware

Experts warn passwords no longer protect against AI

Experts say passwords alone are failing against automated attacks, as Australian leaks mount and firms push passkeys, MFA and stronger identity controls.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday
Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says
Endpoint Protection

Australian small firms lack security teams, Zoho says

Zoho report says more than half of Australasian SMEs lack dedicated security staff, while one in three Australian firms faced cyberattacks last year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026
Digital Transformation

ICANN opens new domain ending applications for 2026

ICANN launches 2026 application round for custom internet endings, widening access to multilingual domains and tighter brand control.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Malware

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter

Microsoft, Apple and Google dominate first-quarter phishing attacks as scammers broaden tactics from fake logins to payments, QR-code hijacks and malware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence
Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence

Infoblox adds Axur's AI-driven threat hunting to its security suite, extending detection into social media, app stores and the dark web.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Why "strong passwords" can't save you from AI
Ransomware

Why "strong passwords" can't save you from AI

AI turns password security on its head as infostealers, credential stuffing and employee mistakes drive a surge in phishing and ransomware risks.

By Raymond Schippers • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Canada ahead of global average on password security
Data Protection

Canada ahead of global average on password security

Canada slightly outperforms the global average on password security, but Zoho warns identity gaps, third-party access and legacy systems still loom large.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
World Password Day faces calls to move beyond passwords
Data Protection

World Password Day faces calls to move beyond passwords

Cybersecurity leaders urge organisations to move beyond passwords as AI agents, phishing and credential theft expose the limits of static access controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
APAC AI adoption outpaces identity security controls
Data Protection

APAC AI adoption outpaces identity security controls

APAC businesses race to secure AI agents as non-human identities outnumber staff by 45 to 1, while only 10% say controls are ready.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow
Fintech

CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow

CBI posts 14% revenue growth as payment and data services surge, with Name Check and CBILL driving a 2025 EBITDA margin of 21%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Ransomware

Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era

Australian cyber security experts say passwords are no longer enough as AI use grows, with identity the new perimeter and passkeys urged.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Yesterday
Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers
Data Protection

Visa expands AI payments testing to Canadian issuers

Visa widens AI payments testing in Canada, enlisting BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank and TD to trial agent-initiated transactions with real cards and merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Data Protection

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

TISA supports digital ID plans to cut friction in financial services, but urges ministers to set strong safeguards against fraud and privacy risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails
Data Protection

Rubrik warns AI agents outpace security guardrails

Australian firms say AI agents are moving faster than security controls, with 88% expecting guardrails to lag within a year.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Payments NZ urges resilience in payments modernisation
Digital Transformation

Payments NZ urges resilience in payments modernisation

Payments NZ chief executive Steve Wiggins says resilience must be built into New Zealand's payments overhaul from the outset, as AI and cyber risks mount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Smart Cities

Innovation City launches on-chain business identities

Innovation City in Ras Al Khaimah gives companies blockchain-based identities, replacing PDF licences with on-chain records for faster verification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears
Data Protection

Singapore consumers adopt autonomous AI despite trust fears

Singapore consumers are embracing autonomous AI for shopping, banking and services, even as EY finds deep worries over hacking, privacy and accountability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 3 days ago
KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore
Biometrics

KYA is the new KYC: The payment identity problem AI commerce cannot afford to ignore

AI agents are testing payment systems built for humans, prompting merchants, Visa and Google to rethink identity, authority and liability.

By Alpesh Patel • 5 min read • 4 days ago