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New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes
Gaming

New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes

Many parents are unsure their children can tell AI-generated fakes from real content, with concerns also rising over grooming and sextortion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

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Deel acquires Clarity to expand AI-driven identity checks
Software-as-a-Service

Deel acquires Clarity to expand AI-driven identity checks

Customers may get tighter checks and fewer fraud risks as Deel folds Clarity's identity-verification tools into its hiring platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
EU AI Act deadline exposes growing agentic security risks
Data Protection

EU AI Act deadline exposes growing agentic security risks

Security teams face fresh pressure as test breaches show autonomous AI can stray beyond scope, just as the EU AI Act tightens across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • 3 days ago
CFOs lack data trust, stalling AI adoption in finance
Customer Relationship Management

CFOs lack data trust, stalling AI adoption in finance

Most finance chiefs still lack a clear AI plan as poor data quality and governance delay automation across North American finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • 3 days ago
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect on 2 August
Software-as-a-Service

EU AI Act transparency rules take effect on 2 August

Companies serving EU users face new disclosure duties from 2 August, as Brussels keeps transparency rules on schedule despite delaying tougher AI obligations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
ISACA sets Munich conference on AI governance & trust
Digital Transformation

ISACA sets Munich conference on AI governance & trust

European firms face mounting AI compliance pressure as ISACA plans a Munich conference to address governance, cyber resilience and digital trust.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report
Malware

Microsoft tops brand phishing list in Q2 2026 report

Attacks are increasingly concentrating on a handful of familiar brands, with Microsoft alone accounting for 23% of phishing attempts in Q2 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Mithra AI launches to verify enterprise AI responses
Software-as-a-Service

Mithra AI launches to verify enterprise AI responses

Businesses using AI face growing pressure to prove answers are accurate and authorised, as Mithra AI adds cryptographic checks to enterprise data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics
Ransomware

Asia-Pacific cyber threats rise on AI & geopolitics

AI-driven phishing and state-linked espionage are pushing Asia-Pacific incident numbers higher, with data breaches still the biggest threat.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Police train on crypto scam compounds in Asia-Pacific
Crypto

Police train on crypto scam compounds in Asia-Pacific

Police across 11 Asia-Pacific countries are being trained to trace crypto flows faster as scam compounds adapt and cross-border fraud grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push
Software-as-a-Service

Fourthline & Veridas merge in identity verification push

Demand for digital identity checks is rising as fraud and compliance risks mount, with the merged group spanning more than 50 countries.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

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1Kosmos named Gartner leader in identity verification
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos named Gartner leader in identity verification

The ranking bolsters 1Kosmos as firms face rising fraud from stolen credentials, synthetic identities and AI-driven impersonation.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year
Software-as-a-Service

Incode named Gartner leader for third straight year

The ranking reinforces Incode's pitch to banks and platforms seeking faster checks as deepfakes and synthetic identities raise fraud risk.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship
Generative AI

UK parents worry children turn to AI for companionship

More than a third of UK parents say children are using AI for conversation or emotional support, raising fears over online safety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ottawa opens AI transparency consultation on labelling
Data Protection

Ottawa opens AI transparency consultation on labelling

Canadians could soon get clearer warnings on chatbots and synthetic content as Ottawa weighs rules to track serious AI incidents and agentic tools.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud
Fintech

UK Fraud liability in 2026: The hidden cost of synthetic identity fraud

Banks now face a capped GBP £85,000 reimbursement bill per claim as synthetic identity fraud turns into a direct liability under tighter UK rules.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Last month
Trump tops world's most-searched AI voice rankings
Generative AI

Trump tops world's most-searched AI voice rankings

Interest in synthetic audio is shifting into politics as Trump's voice draws 46,770 annual searches and deepfake concerns grow.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month