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Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol
Crypto

Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol

The x402 protocol revives HTTP 402, enabling AI agents to make instant micropayments autonomously using crypto, transforming digital commerce in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset
Digital Transformation

Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical
Digital Transformation

2026: Ushering in a new era of adaptive identity that is business-critical

As digital risks grow in Australia, 2026 will see adaptive identity become vital for securing every access point against advanced threats, including AI-driven attacks.

By Nam Lam • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda
Network Infrastructure

AI, zero trust & new work patterns set 2026 security agenda

AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar
Malware

AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging
Data Analytics

Revolutionising creator - Audience monetisation through multilingual messaging

Msg1 introduces multilingual messaging to help creators monetise meaningful, direct conversations with global audiences beyond language barriers.

By David Hayes • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven threats set to reshape business security by 2026

By 2026, AI-driven threats like deepfakes will force businesses to overhaul security strategies as risks from malicious actors escalate, warns DNSFilter.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks
Multi-factor authentication

How organisations can protect themselves from third-party security risks

Organisations risk security breaches not just from hacks, but from poor third-party access management, causing trust and efficiency to erode over time.

By Haider Iqbal • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push
Insurance

TMT ID secures GBP £30m to boost global age verification push

British firm TMT ID secures GBP £30m from BGF to expand real-time age verification and fraud prevention globally, focusing on the US market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th 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
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-powered malware email attacks soar by 131% amid new threats
Ransomware

AI-powered malware email attacks soar by 131% amid new threats

Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Trust stories

AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks
Data Protection

AI assistants to surpass humans in causing corporate data leaks

By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Providing a more secure guest Wi-Fi experience is good for business
Firewalls

Providing a more secure guest Wi-Fi experience is good for business

Most consumers distrust open-access guest Wi-Fi, urging businesses to enhance network security and build trust through transparent data privacy practices.

By Ric Chura • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Why deep IP intelligence is now essential for security and fraud teams
Firewalls

Why deep IP intelligence is now essential for security and fraud teams

Deep IP intelligence is crucial for security teams to distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters amid complex, anonymised network traffic today.

By Alastair Parr • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Data Protection

Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing

Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Unmio one of 10 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize recipients
Data Protection

Unmio one of 10 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize recipients

Unmio has secured USD $175,000 from the J.M.K. Innovation Prize to scale privacy-focused data tech for vulnerable communities and social impact groups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it
DevOps

What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it

In 2026, firms must prioritise human-in-the-loop AI oversight, robust testing, and seamless payments to maintain trust and global customer satisfaction.

By Summer Weisberg • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025