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BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government
Data Protection

BlackBerry survey flags secure messaging gaps in government

Most respondents still trust consumer chat apps for sensitive work, despite widespread confusion over what encryption does not protect.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study
Customer Relationship Management

Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study

The ranking underscores growing demand for combined messaging, voice and email tools as enterprise buyers seek one platform across channels.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
Firewalls

OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names

Banks and security firms will test how advanced AI cyber tools can aid defence without widening the risk of offensive misuse.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security
Data Protection

Rubrik survey warns of AI agents outpacing security

Most firms expect autonomous tools to outstrip guardrails within a year, leaving agent actions hard to see, control and roll back.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection
Virtualisation

Appdome launches identity-first mobile API protection

Mobile API calls can now be checked against app, device and session identity before access is granted, aiming to curb bot abuse and takeover attempts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor
Cloud Security

Appdome adds backend Risk Intelligence APIs for IDAnchor

Fraud teams can now feed mobile threat histories into server-side checks as Appdome expands IDAnchor with risk APIs and persistent identifiers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul
Fintech

Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul

Merchants face higher losses and uneven compliance burdens as a new report says fraud controls are failing to keep pace with social engineering.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Rue Gilt Groupe plugs Riskified into Zendesk to curb fraud
Customer Relationship Management

Rue Gilt Groupe plugs Riskified into Zendesk to curb fraud

Real-time risk scores are now guiding Rue Gilt Groupe agents on refunds and reroutes, as online retailers battle growing service-channel fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Identity verification stories

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
Data Protection

Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks

Australian platforms facing tougher age-check rules can now verify users through bank data, without collecting passports or licences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Retailers urged to clean address data for faster deliveries
Customer Experience

Retailers urged to clean address data for faster deliveries

Poor address records are driving misdeliveries, extra fuel use and customer churn, costing retailers GBP £11.60 a parcel on average.

By Barley Laing • 5 min read • Last month
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
Software-as-a-Service

World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business

The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML
Biometrics

Entrust launches Australia-ready identity checks for AML

Australia's widened AML rules are pushing real estate, law and accounting firms to tighten onboarding checks before the reforms bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Raindrop reunites GBP £447 million in lost pensions
Fintech

Raindrop reunites GBP £447 million in lost pensions

UK savers are missing billions in retirement funds, as the platform tracked 61,858 pots in the quarter, up 497% year on year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Xref launches candidate-owned verified profile platform
Human Capital Management

Xref launches candidate-owned verified profile platform

Employers are being urged to verify applicants earlier as AI swells CV volumes and weakens trust in standard hiring signals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025
Marketing Technologies

Google says Gemini blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025

Gemini-powered screening helped Google catch more than 99% of policy-violating ads before users saw them, as scams grew more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud
Fintech

Equifax Canada warns of 31% rise in first-party fraud

More applicants are overstating income or other details, with credit card cases nearly doubling and Ontario seeing up to CAD $123 million in losses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK bank scam attempts rise 62% as fraudsters shift tactics
Biometrics

UK bank scam attempts rise 62% as fraudsters shift tactics

Customers are increasingly being tricked into approving payments, as UK banks reported a 62% rise in attempted social engineering scams in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month