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Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data
Customer Relationship Management

Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data

Poor data is costing firms millions, making record matching vital for cleaner datasets, better decisions and lower compliance risk.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Today
PriceMachine launches UK price comparison platform
eCommerce

PriceMachine launches UK price comparison platform

Shoppers in Britain now have another route to cheaper goods as a German price comparison group enters a crowded UK eCommerce market.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today
Infobip named Gartner CPaaS leader in 2026 ranking
Software-as-a-Service

Infobip named Gartner CPaaS leader in 2026 ranking

The ranking strengthens Infobip's position with enterprise buyers as CPaaS vendors compete to bundle messaging, voice and AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections
Data Protection

Avast One adds free tier with modular paid protections

Users can now start with a free Avast One plan and add paid protections later, as Gen shifts to a modular security model.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says
Data Protection

SMBs adopt AI faster than they secure it, Sage says

Many smaller firms lack the expertise and controls to counter AI-enabled phishing and deepfakes, Sage's research shows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday
IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer
Phishing

IRONSCALES names Steve McKenzie Chief Operating Officer

Pressure is mounting on email security vendors as AI-driven phishing grows, and IRONSCALES has brought in a former Mimecast executive to help scale up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Trustmi named Nacha partner as fraud rules tighten
Fintech

Trustmi named Nacha partner as fraud rules tighten

Businesses must now spot authorised-looking ACH fraud before payment submission as Nacha tightens rules and Trustmi gains partner status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Device code phishing surges across criminal toolkits
Ransomware

Device code phishing surges across criminal toolkits

The scams can hand attackers Microsoft 365 access, as new kits and services make device code phishing easier to run at scale.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
VPNs & proxies feature in 94% of security incidents
Virtual Private Networks

VPNs & proxies feature in 94% of security incidents

More than nine in ten security incidents now involve anonymising services, leaving many organisations unable to spot malicious traffic in real time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner
Customer Experience

Bazaarvoice joins Shopify as Certified Technology Partner

Shopify merchants will get more control over reviews, regional content and fraud checks as Bazaarvoice deepens its role in the platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
IRONSCALES gets Anthropic verification for email defence
Phishing

IRONSCALES gets Anthropic verification for email defence

Verified access to Anthropic's restricted AI tools could help IRONSCALES test email defences against more realistic phishing and impersonation attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
SurePay launches free IBAN check for Dutch taxpayers
Fintech

SurePay launches free IBAN check for Dutch taxpayers

Dutch taxpayers face a higher risk of payment scams as the tax authority's bank account switch creates a new opening for fraudsters.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments
Fintech

Mastercard & JD.com team up on cross-border payments

The tie-up could widen card acceptance and lower fraud risks for overseas shoppers and Chinese merchants as JD.com expands abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Baidam & AUSCERT sign Australia cybersecurity pact
Phishing

Baidam & AUSCERT sign Australia cybersecurity pact

The deal will pool threat intelligence, incident response and training as Australian organisations face rising phishing and fraud risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Sturgis Bank partners MANTL for faster account opening
Fintech

Sturgis Bank partners MANTL for faster account opening

Customers will be able to open accounts in minutes as the Michigan lender automates more than 85% of application decisions across channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents
Distributed Denial of Service

Ransomware drives 58% of Singapore cyber incidents

More than 130 major incidents in 2025 show Singapore facing rising disruption, with public services and retailers hit hardest.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Virgin Media O2 pledges support for 500,000 homes
Supply Chain

Virgin Media O2 pledges support for 500,000 homes

The plan aims to keep more low-income families online, while also pushing Virgin Media O2 towards net zero and greater device reuse by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer
Data Protection

Adam Dimopoulos joins as Chief Information Security Officer

The hire signals a sharper focus on resilience and customer trust as buyers demand stronger governance from identity security suppliers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week