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Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
Data Protection

Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
Gaming

APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges

APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Cathay Pacific expands Adyen payments to six markets
Fintech

Cathay Pacific expands Adyen payments to six markets

Cathay Pacific deepens its Adyen tie-up, rolling out direct card acquiring across six key markets including Hong Kong, the US and India.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams
Customer Experience

OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams

OXIL unveils a safeguarding-based blueprint to fight online scams, shifting responsibility from individuals to coordinated organisational action.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Spoofed AI agents flood websites, straining defences
Digital Transformation

Spoofed AI agents flood websites, straining defences

Spoofed AI agents are hammering major websites with billions of hidden requests, driving up costs and outpacing current security defences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
Cloud Security

Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT

Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
G2A adds Klarna to offer flexible payments for gamers
Gaming

G2A adds Klarna to offer flexible payments for gamers

G2A adds Klarna at checkout, letting European gamers split or delay payments on over 90,000 digital titles and in-game purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
Marketing Technologies

Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports

Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Interconnection Academy & GCA expand free cyber training
Firewalls

Interconnection Academy & GCA expand free cyber training

Interconnection Academy and GCA team up to share free MANRS-based routing and cyber training as global security skills gaps and risks surge.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
Phishing

Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave

Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
Data Protection

Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers

Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Scotland Women in Technology backs charity board pilot
Digital Transformation

Scotland Women in Technology backs charity board pilot

Scotland Women in Technology and Third Sector Lab launch a pilot to train up to 30 women for charity board roles, tackling digital gaps and gender imbalance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings
Digital Transformation

Iarnród Éireann adds PayPal for rail ticket bookings

Iarnród Éireann has expanded digital checkout for rail passengers by adding PayPal, with early data showing strong uptake from overseas travellers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust
Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms
Firewalls

Treasury opens cyber threat sharing for crypto firms

Treasury extends free cyber threat intelligence to eligible US crypto firms after a spate of costly hacks exposed rising operational risks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams
Surveillance

New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks
Firewalls

Firewalla app adds AmneziaWG VPN for blocked networks

Firewalla's app 1.68 update brings AmneziaWG VPN, helping users bypass blocked connections while adding tighter device controls and a refreshed interface.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
Data Protection

A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity

A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.

By Leigh Tynan • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026