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AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security

Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025

Crypto

Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches

Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Hybrid Cloud

CyberArk named leader in secrets management by KuppingerCole

CyberArk named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's 2025 Enterprise Secrets Management report for its AI-powered identity security platform.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Lastwall IdP earns FedRAMP nod for quantum-ready Zero Trust

Lastwall's Identity Platform has earned FedRAMP Moderate Authorisation, enabling US federal agencies to deploy quantum-resistant Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Biometrics

Experts call for end to password reliance on World Password Day

Experts warn on World Password Day that traditional passwords are weak against AI-driven attacks, urging adoption of biometrics and passwordless authentication.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Firewalls

World Password Day reminds us: It's time to rethink access security

World Password Day highlights the need for password managers and MFA as essential security measures against rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Robin Long • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025

Biometrics

Behavioural biometrics seen as key layer, not replacement for passwords

Specops Software highlights behavioural biometrics as a dynamic, AI-driven security layer that complements passwords, enhancing continuous user authentication.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

CyberArk & Accenture integrate AI Refinery for security

CyberArk and Accenture are teaming up to boost identity security for AI agents, aiming to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges in enterprise environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025

Privileged Access Management

Okta launches new tools to secure AI & digital identities

Okta has launched new features aimed at bolstering security for AI agents and non-human identities, addressing challenges arising from generative AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

Malware

AI to halve time needed for account takeover by 2027

Gartner predicts that AI agents will halve the time needed for account exploitations by 2027, heightening the urgency for firms to adopt advanced security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

MUSE unveils luxury asset investment platform with USD$150m

MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Veriam launches all-in-one platform for identity and access

Veriam has unveiled an innovative platform to streamline identity management, access, subscriptions, and contracting for online service providers, simplifying B2B operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Unified Communications

Sinch partners with Aduna to enhance global network APIs

Sinch has joined forces with Aduna to enhance global access to mobile network capabilities, driving innovation in digital communications and security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

IT Automation

WaveMaker unveils AI tool for swift Figma design coding

WaveMaker has launched AutoCode, an AI-driven tool that converts Figma UI designs to functional components in minutes, enhancing app development efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Nymi launches Nymi Band 4 for secure Industry 4.0 use

Nymi has unveiled the Nymi Band 4, a versatile wearable authenticator designed for handsfree passwordless Multi-Factor Authentication in diverse operational environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Phishing

Ironscales unveils Autopilot to boost AI email security

IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Authentication stories

EduTech

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce top anti-phishing policy

Just 3% of New Zealand domains enforce the strict DMARC p=reject policy, leaving most vulnerable to phishing despite upcoming government mandates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Okta launches enhanced data recovery for Australia

Okta upgrades disaster recovery in Australia, relocating services to Melbourne and ensuring data remains local with recovery in under five minutes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Platform-as-a-Service

IoT Security Foundation launches new group for device identity

The IoT Security Foundation has launched a Device Identities Working Group to boost IoT security by developing trusted device identities across the supply chain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico pushes for wider protection under Australia's scam bill

Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk calls for broader protections under Australia's Scam Prevention Framework Bill, highlighting significant security gaps across various industries.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025