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Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams
Fintech

Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
Surveillance

Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms
Data Protection

SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms

SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push
Firewalls

Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 8 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2025
AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026
Firewalls

AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Law enforcement stories

Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction
Data Protection

Neighbourly data breach: Stuff files High Court injunction

Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach
Data Protection

ManageMyHealth reveals scope of data breach

ManageMyHealth says up to 7 percent of its 1.8 million users may be caught up in a cyber breach, with notifications due within days.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks
Firewalls

Hadrian unveils AI agents to pre-empt cyber attacks

Hadrian rolls out AI “offensive” agents that mimic hackers, probing firms' systems continuously to spot and fix cyber flaws first.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026
Firewalls

UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
Firewalls

Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps

A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime
Data Analytics

Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime

Auror opens a new global headquarters in central Auckland as it scales overseas and steps up efforts to combat organised retail crime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones
Data Protection

India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones

India scraps mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on new phones, easing privacy fears over deep-access government software on Apple and Samsung devices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal
Supply Chain

DroneShield lands USD $49.6m European defence deal

DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers
Data Science

AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Multi-factor authentication

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools
Document Management

Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025