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Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI
Data Protection

Nearly half of Kiwi online daters would date an AI

Nearly half of New Zealand's online daters would consider dating an AI, as loneliness and mistrust reshape how Kiwis seek romance online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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

Global Stories

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AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear
Digital Transformation

AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.

By OpenText Cybersecurity • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026
Digital Transformation

SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026

SAS predicts agentic AI will run core banking by 2026, reshaping trust, fraud defences, climate risk and quantum-powered decision making.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 10 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts
Digital Transformation

AI to reshape bank payments as fraud pressure mounts

Banks are set to embed AI deep into payment systems by 2026, slashing costs as fraud surges and pressure mounts on platforms and regulators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety
Phishing

Australians turn Boxing Day focus to essentials, safety

Australians are reshaping Boxing Day, prioritising essentials, thrift and online safety over impulse spending amid cost-of-living strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Dec 2025
AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend
Data Protection

AI, online growth drive 5% rise in Aussie Xmas spend

AI tools and online deals help drive a 5% rise in Australian Christmas retail spending, with discount and department stores surging.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less
Data Analytics

UK drivers stick with older cars, switch insurers less

UK motorists cling to older, cheaper cars and shop around less for cover as easing premiums and cost pressures dampen insurer switching.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday
Malware

10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

By Nicolas Montauban • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Malware

Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge

Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Crypto

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Hubtel IT hires for AI push & GBP £2.5m growth plan
Data Protection

Hubtel IT hires for AI push & GBP £2.5m growth plan

West Midlands-based Hubtel IT boosts staff by 25% and targets 2026 turnover above GBP £2.5m as it doubles down on AI and cyber security.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Australians struggle to spot AI scam images, study shows
Phishing

Australians struggle to spot AI scam images, study shows

Australians greatly overestimate their ability to spot AI-driven scam images, with new research showing they get it right less than half the time.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025
Disaster Recovery

Ecommpay shortlisted for four awards at FStech 2025

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly
Email Security

AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly

AI-driven identity fraud costs UK economy GBP £1.8 billion yearly, with synthetic identities causing 42% of cases amid rising festive season threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025