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Zama reaches unicorn status with USD $57 million funding round

Zama secures USD $57 million in Series B funding, reaching unicorn status with a valuation exceeding USD $1 billion and advancing blockchain privacy tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Fintech

Sumsub & Data Zoo partner to boost global fraud prevention

Sumsub and Data Zoo have partnered to deliver enhanced global fraud prevention and compliance solutions for financial institutions across 170+ jurisdictions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

Crypto

Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence

Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Data Analytics

Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention

Experian and GBG expand their partnership to offer advanced fraud prevention and identity verification across Australia and New Zealand for faster, safer onboarding.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Risk & Compliance

AU10TIX unveils AnyDoc AI tool to combat document fraud risk

AU10TIX launches AnyDoc Authentication, an AI-powered tool detecting fraud in non-ID documents with 99.99% accuracy, aiding sectors from finance to healthcare.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025

Hyperscale

Gallagher unveils High Sec C7000 controller for critical sites

Gallagher Security launches High Sec C7000 controller in the US, offering enhanced cybersecurity for critical sites and compliance with GSA and PIV standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing

The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Specops adds Entra ID support to Secure Service Desk

Specops Software updates its Secure Service Desk for Cloud to support native Entra ID, boosting identity verification for cloud, hybrid, and on-premises users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Strengthening cyber resilience in superannuation

Cyberattacks have drained AU$500,000 from Australian super funds, exposing 12.6 million members and prompting calls for stronger, layered digital defences.

By Kon Poptodorov • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity verification stories

Fintech

One Click Group adopts ConnectID for faster, safer ID checks

One Click Group has integrated ConnectID to enable faster, safer identity checks, streamlining tax and financial services verification across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Physical Security

Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate

Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Data Protection

UK consumers wary of AI but persist with risky password habits

UK consumers remain wary of AI handling their data, yet 16% still use the same password across all accounts, risking identity fraud despite security concerns.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Payment Technologies

Estate agents to recover compliance costs via Credas payment tool

Credas launches a payment tool enabling estate agents to charge clients directly for ID and anti-money laundering checks, easing rising compliance costs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Data Analytics

Why your tech partner is key to surviving AML Tranche 2

Australia's AML Tranche 2 starts July 2026, requiring firms to adopt advanced tech for compliance or risk fines of AUD $19,000 daily per breach.

By John Ahern • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

NTT DATA unveils digital claims platform for UK auto lenders

NTT DATA launches a digital claims platform to help UK banks and auto lenders manage redress claims amid growing scrutiny over motor finance deals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Biometrics

Orchestrating Identity appoints David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer

Orchestrating Identity names David Rennie as Chief Trust Officer to lead digital trust and compliance for businesses amid rising regulatory demands in the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025

Data Protection

Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK

Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025