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1Kosmos expands Microsoft Entra Verified ID partnership
Hybrid Cloud

1Kosmos expands Microsoft Entra Verified ID partnership

Remote hiring checks could become tougher to fake as 1Kosmos ties biometric identity proofing to Microsoft Entra Verified ID for account access.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Digital Trust stories

WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access
Multi-factor authentication

WhatsApp GhostPairing attack gives intruders access

Attackers can stay inside WhatsApp accounts after a single fake device approval, exposing messages, calls and contacts without alerts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Australian firms urged to boost cyber resilience, AI
Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost cyber resilience, AI

Boards must now treat cyber security and AI governance as core resilience issues, with Russian-linked threats exposing wider operational risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Asia Pacific leaders warn AI adoption brings fresh risks
Data Protection

Asia Pacific leaders warn AI adoption brings fresh risks

Fresh warnings in Asia Pacific point to AI boosting productivity while widening cyber exposure, data risks and workforce disruption.

By Mark Tarre • 8 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption
Data Protection

A/NZ tech leaders warn AI governance lags adoption

Boards are rushing into AI deployments, but leaders say weak data governance and security gaps are now threatening trust and returns.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents
Robotics

Entrust launches AI trust accelerator for autonomous agents

Governance gaps are slowing enterprise adoption as most technology leaders say AI deployment is outpacing controls, according to a cited IBM study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI must earn trust through governance & infrastructure
Data Protection

AI must earn trust through governance & infrastructure

Public confidence is lagging behind rapid AI rollout, with consumers demanding stronger governance, security and transparency from companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
DigiCert wins Great Place To Work status in six countries
Digital Transformation

DigiCert wins Great Place To Work status in six countries

The award could aid recruitment as the security company expands its certified workplaces across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
Temu triples brands in intellectual property monitoring
Supply Chain

Temu triples brands in intellectual property monitoring

More than 15,000 brands are now covered as the marketplace steps up pre-listing checks to curb counterfeit sales and cut complaint times.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Microsoft backs Red Cross digital emblem initiative
Data centers

Microsoft backs Red Cross digital emblem initiative

Hospitals and aid groups could be easier to shield from cyber attacks if the Digital Emblem gains broad technical adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
CISOs warn AI scams widen leadership cyber risk gap
Phishing

CISOs warn AI scams widen leadership cyber risk gap

AI-enabled scams are making it harder for UK and European businesses to win executive backing for staff-focused cyber defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks
Malware

ESET warns of AI abuse & quishing surge in attacks

Malicious AI skills are helping criminals steal data and run malware, while QR-code phishing climbed 146% in the latest ESET report.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Trust stories

UK shoppers back personalisation but resist AI data
Data Protection

UK shoppers back personalisation but resist AI data

A survey of 2,000 consumers shows UK retailers face a trust gap, with 43% unwilling to share browsing data or AI histories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
UK shoppers wary of AI making purchases, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK shoppers wary of AI making purchases, survey finds

Trust remains the main hurdle as nearly two-thirds of UK adults say they are uneasy about AI making purchases for them.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Australian healthcare providers urged to register SMS IDs
Data Protection

Australian healthcare providers urged to register SMS IDs

Patients could miss vital appointment and medication texts if healthcare providers fail to register before messages are labelled “Unverified”.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Mastercard unveils Singapore payments innovation circuit
Biometrics

Mastercard unveils Singapore payments innovation circuit

Financial institutions across Asia Pacific are being shown how AI agents, digital identity and tokenisation could reshape secure payments in coming years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use
Data Protection

New Zealand urged to boost transparency in data use

Wider adoption of AI tools is prompting calls for plain-language data rules that give New Zealanders more control over personal information.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026