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Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance
Software-as-a-Service

Hadrius raises USD $27 million to boost AI compliance

The funding will help regulated finance firms monitor rapidly growing communications and trading data as AI-driven compliance risks intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Most French & Germans don't know EU identity wallet
Data Protection

Most French & Germans don't know EU identity wallet

Awareness of the EU-backed identity scheme remains low in France and Germany, with privacy and reliability worries slowing potential adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Fake shop scams more than double in first half of 2026
Phishing

Fake shop scams more than double in first half of 2026

Shoppers in the UK and Europe face a growing risk of cloned retail sites as Gen blocked 114.2 million fake e-shop attacks in six months.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail
Data Protection

Deepfake fraud attacks rise 180% as identity checks fail

Nearly one in 100 failed identity checks now involves deepfake material, as AI-generated fraud threatens banking, payments and online services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SecurityBridge launches SAPMAP to map attack paths
Data Protection

SecurityBridge launches SAPMAP to map attack paths

Security teams can now trace how one SAP flaw could spread across finance, payroll and supply chains, with access tightly restricted.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Security leaders urge governance as AI reshapes defence
Data Protection

Security leaders urge governance as AI reshapes defence

Boards face rising pressure to control shadow AI as attackers automate faster and security teams shift to continuous verification.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 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
Akamai warns of surging bot attacks on APAC commerce
Data Protection

Akamai warns of surging bot attacks on APAC commerce

Asia Pacific retailers, travel firms and hotels face a 63% rise in bot attacks as AI tools and APIs widen exposure to fraud and disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Approov expands attestation network to fight AI attacks
Security Information and Event Management

Approov expands attestation network to fight AI attacks

Broader coverage in Mexico and Milan aims to cut latency for mobile security checks as fake app traffic grows more sophisticated.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Visa launches AI financial assistant for bank apps
Data Protection

Visa launches AI financial assistant for bank apps

Banks can keep customers inside their apps as Visa rolls out chat-based spending insights, card controls and account guidance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Akamai warns commerce is top target for AI bot attacks
Malware

Akamai warns commerce is top target for AI bot attacks

Nearly half of commerce traffic across Akamai's network came from AI bots by late 2025, raising fraud and DDoS risks for retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says
Data Protection

AI now runs parts of cyber attacks, Check Point says

Defenders face shorter patching windows as Check Point says AI can now turn new flaws into working exploits within hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud prevention stories

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
Cyber criminals are not breaking in - they're logging in
Data Protection

Cyber criminals are not breaking in - they're logging in

Breaches across New Zealand are increasingly exploiting human trust, with thieves using logins and one-time codes to steal data and funds.

By Tom Chan • 3 min read • Last month
New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited
Phishing

New Zealand online scams surge as trust is exploited

Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments
Data Protection

HSBC UK & Visa test AI shopping with live payments

Customers could soon shop and pay through AI assistants, after HSBC UK and Visa completed a live end-to-end card transaction online.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Cifas joins global fraud-sharing network in crackdown
Malware

Cifas joins global fraud-sharing network in crackdown

UK consumers and businesses could benefit as Cifas adds nearly 500 scam signals to a global network aimed at faster takedowns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins
Manufacturing

Sine launches Advanced ID Check for kiosk check-ins

Busy reception desks will no longer need to inspect papers manually, as the kiosk adds timestamped identity checks for compliance-heavy sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month