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Mobinet deploys Plume platform for Mongolian broadband
Network Security

Mobinet deploys Plume platform for Mongolian broadband

Mongolian subscribers will get managed WiFi, security tools and parental controls free as Mobinet broadens its broadband offer beyond speed alone.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

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SEON expands fraud signals to spot synthetic identities
Fintech

SEON expands fraud signals to spot synthetic identities

Fraud teams may be better able to link fake accounts as SEON adds more than 1,100 data points across identity, device and session checks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago
SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs
Software-as-a-Service

SOFTSWISS report says AI is reshaping iGaming jobs

AI is forcing iGaming operators to slim teams, tighten security and face closer scrutiny as the sector becomes a test bed for digital business.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
AI pushes cyber awareness campaigns beyond passwords
Network Security

AI pushes cyber awareness campaigns beyond passwords

Boards are being told that identity controls and staff training must catch up as AI makes phishing, impersonation and account takeovers harder to spot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • 4 days ago
Cheating costs games studios revenue, survey finds
Software-as-a-Service

Cheating costs games studios revenue, survey finds

Revenue and player retention are being hit as cheats become a USD $8.5 billion business, according to a survey of 250 developers.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Stop saying AI hacked the system
Multi-factor authentication

Stop saying AI hacked the system

AI is speeding up attacks by finding existing weaknesses, leaving organisations and SMEs exposed to faster, cheaper intrusions.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • 5 days ago
TrendLife targets AI challenges with family-focused Kaleida
Edge Computing

TrendLife targets AI challenges with family-focused Kaleida

Parents and teachers may get more oversight of children's AI use as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida with Learning Buddy to curb answer-only shortcuts.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta
Virtual Private Networks

Bitdefender launches free VPN for AI agents in beta

A free tool on macOS now gives AI tasks separate, disposable internet connections, helping keep users' IP addresses distinct from agent activity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Digital Transformation

Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security

APAC security teams can cut AI bills sharply by filtering routine cases before they reach costly frontier models, without weakening defences.

By Matt Coons • 5 min read • Last week
Global Signal Exchange joins Japan anti-scam alliance
Fintech

Global Signal Exchange joins Japan anti-scam alliance

The tie-up should give Japanese banks and investigators faster access to cross-border scam intelligence as fraudsters move across platforms and borders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Semiconductors

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Most Australians fear AI will fuel cybercrime surge
Multi-factor authentication

Most Australians fear AI will fuel cybercrime surge

Survey results show widespread anxiety in Australia, with 84% expecting AI to drive more cybercrime and many victims still silent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in
Data Protection

The 'AI confidence trap' many New Zealanders are caught in

Many Kiwis are overconfident about spotting AI fakes, even as 40 percent admit sharing or considering sharing sensitive data with chatbots.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Last week
Younger Australian parents most anxious over AI use
Data Protection

Younger Australian parents most anxious over AI use

Younger parents are driving AI adoption at home, but many say privacy, safety and the risk of falling behind are fuelling anxiety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Huntress urges access to frontier AI for cyber defenders
Data Protection

Huntress urges access to frontier AI for cyber defenders

Smaller firms could face more frequent attacks if access to advanced models stays limited to government agencies, Huntress says.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
New Zealanders fall into AI confidence trap, Avast says
Data Protection

New Zealanders fall into AI confidence trap, Avast says

Many New Zealanders are sharing sensitive data with chatbots despite fearing AI fakes, leaving them exposed to scams and data leaks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam
Online dating

Dunedin man loses $500,000 in 18-year romance scam

A Dunedin man was deceived out of more than NZD $525,000 over 18 years by an Auckland woman posing as an Australian police recruit.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Last week