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Solera & Digidentity launch streamlined MVIS compliance tool

Solera Autodata and Digidentity will launch an MVIS-compliant tool in Nov 2025 to simplify access to hybrid and EV data for Aussie independent workshops.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Data Protection

SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Cartech

Willo raises GBP £3 million to combat AI-driven job fraud

Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Risk & Compliance

Help desks emerge as cybersecurity weak spot amid rising attacks

IT help desks are a growing cybersecurity weak spot as attackers exploit urgent scenarios, prompting calls for better identity verification during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Encryption

Genetec adds cloud-native audio to Security Centre SaaS platform

Genetec has enhanced its Security Centre SaaS platform with cloud-native audio, enabling real-time intercom and SIP audio for streamlined security response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks

Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Ping Identity unveils AI framework to boost trust in enterprises

Ping Identity launches AI framework to secure enterprise digital interactions, enhancing trust, governance, and efficiency amid rising AI autonomy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Biometrics

Daon named leader in identity verification amid AI deepfake threats

Gartner names Daon a Leader in identity verification, citing its advanced biometric tech and AI defences against rising deepfake fraud threats worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Fintech

LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding

LegitScript has launched automated Global Business Identity Check and U.S. TIN Verification to speed and improve merchant onboarding worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Unified Communications

Deepfakes & AI scams prompt urgent call for workplace vigilance

Rising AI-driven deepfakes and scams demand heightened vigilance in workplaces, urging businesses to strengthen verification and staff caution to combat sophisticated threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity verification stories

Malware

AI-driven cyberattacks surge, targeting Australian organisations

AI-driven cyberattacks have surged in Australia, targeting major firms like Qantas and CommBank as attackers exploit browser flaws and stolen credentials.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Network Infrastructure

Proximus Global launches Konera to simplify network APIs in India

Proximus Global launches Konera, a platform unifying mobile network APIs to streamline connectivity and identity services for enterprises and developers in India.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Data Privacy

AI fraud verification startup secures $20M in seed funding

Canadian startup TransCrypts raises CDN $20 million to enhance secure digital ID control and combat rising AI-driven fraud globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Biometrics

Australian trust in organisations declines as AI use accelerates

Trust in organisations managing identity data in Australia has dropped, with only 11% fully trusting them amid rising AI use and data security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Risk & Compliance

Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Risk & Compliance

Credas launches Compliance Wallet to streamline property checks

Credas has launched its Compliance Wallet to reduce duplication and speed up property sector compliance checks with 15 million wallets available at launch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Exclusive: Check Point's Gianluca Busco Arré on shaping hybrid security

Hybrid work complexity drives companies to adopt unified SASE security platforms, boosting protection and performance across dispersed networks.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Data Protection

Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report

Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial's final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025