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US money laundering cases surge 168% as scams cost USD $6.5 billion

US money laundering cases rose 168% in H1 2025, with scams costing Americans USD $6.5 billion amid rising AI-driven fraud and stablecoin use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Global Stories

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DevOps

R Systems & Cursor partner to lead AI-first software delivery

R Systems partners with Cursor to embed AI in software development, aiming to boost delivery speed by 30% and cut defect density by 25%.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Ransomware

CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Firewalls

WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Trend Micro report: America tops global cyber risk index

Trend Micro's 2024 Cyber Risk Report highlights America as the top-risk nation, citing vulnerabilities in banking and critical infrastructure sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Brits lose GBP £1.2m to credit card fraud in 2022, says Uswitch report

A report by Uswitch noted that UK citizens lost GBP £1.2 million to credit card fraud in 2022, with an emphasis on thefts in Ireland and America.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study

Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm

In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Robotics

Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval

Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Volkswagen

There are five distinct types of electric vehicles:

EREVs are drawing fresh interest because they could help automakers lift EV sales by offering longer range and easier charging than PHEVs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

IT Industry

Foreign buyers put off by uncertainty

Unclear residential property rules are pushing overseas investors towards Australia and Dubai, risking hundreds of millions in capital for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Clean technologies

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIWI CLEANTECH VENTURES

A trio of New Zealand startups will be honoured in Paris as the mission seeks overseas backers for a sector forecast to top NZ$1 trillion by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Supply Chain

Transportation of dangerous goods a rising concern in the US

Recent rail incidents have heightened calls for clearer US rules and closer industry-government cooperation on hazardous materials safety.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Paymentology and Mastercard partner to foster financial inclusion

The partnership will ensure a more robust financial ecosystem in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, by helping the population access the digital economy.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

Sustainability

Steel awards showcase strength and innovation

More than 200 industry leaders gathered in Nelson as judges pared 56 entries to 21 finalists for steel projects spanning bridges, sculpture and transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Nov 2022