CFOtech New Zealand - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers

Digital Trust stories - Page 5

Global summit cybercrime threat intel mountain conference scene

Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
digital transformation
#
advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
Hooded hacker laptop phishing icons morphing into sinister masks

Microsoft tops global phishing brand rankings again

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
#
gaming
#
mfa
#
cloud security
Microsoft again tops global phishing brand list as attackers increasingly mimic big tech services to steal cloud and consumer credentials.
Cinematic circuitry padlock over data center racks digital network

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

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
#
phishing
OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
Adnan

Ping Identity names Adnan Chaudhry Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
Ping Identity appoints former Slack executive Adnan Chaudhry as chief revenue officer to drive global go-to-market amid AI identity boom.
George gerchow

AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
#
uc
#
data protection
#
dr
AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
Ai brain overseeing digital screens in modern bank core ops

SAS forecasts agentic AI to transform banking by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
fintech
#
email security
SAS predicts agentic AI will run core banking by 2026, reshaping trust, fraud defences, climate risk and quantum-powered decision making.
Moody illustration ai driven financial scams puppet trading phone

AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
#
mfa
#
crypto
#
fintech
AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.
Global online fraud prevention network shields world map

Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
#
firewalls
#
network security
#
martech
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.
Asiapacific smart city night network ai security quantumsafe trust

DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
#
dr
#
encryption
#
iot security
DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.
Business partners shake hands over ai cloud of shield icons

Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
#
saas
#
uc
#
data protection
Sage's Gretchen O'Hara says trust and agentic AI will determine which channel partners win, grow and keep customers by 2026.
Global facial recognition world map biometric patterns surveillance

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
#
data protection
#
smart cities
#
surveillance
3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
Combined

Martech experts discuss future of customer data platforms, interoperability and AI

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
#
data analytics
#
cx
#
martech
Martech leaders say CDPs will shift from passive data stores to AI-driven intelligence hubs, uniting personalisation, media and trust.
Shadowy hacker vs glowing ai shield advanced cyber defense scene

AI 'agentic' tools to drive surge in cyber fraud by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
#
biometrics
#
fintech
#
phishing
Autonomous 'agentic' AI fraud tools set to intensify cybercrime by 2026, forcing firms to fuse human judgment with smarter machine defences.
Night cyber ops room ai testing monitors threat alerts vigilance

AI-native attacks drive shift to continuous cyber tests

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
#
devops
#
biometrics
#
socs
AI-native cyber attacks and synthetic IDs are forcing firms to shift from periodic checks to continuous, AI-driven security testing by 2026.
Corporate security operations room flat vector wall screens data

AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
phishing
AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
Modern uk office ai call centre retail checkout security ops room

AI agents to transform enterprise, retail & security by 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
#
uc
#
devops
#
digital transformation
AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.
Worried person screens distorted faces ai cybercrime online trust

AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
#
mfa
#
crypto
#
phishing
AI-fuelled cybercrime will outpace human intuition by 2026, as deepfakes, emotional scams and synthetic identities erode online trust.
Ps jeffrey kok vp solution engineers asia pacific and japan cyberark

2026 Predictions: The year identity becomes the ultimate control point for an autonomous world

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
#
data protection
#
pam
#
cloud security
In 2026, identity emerges as the critical control point as autonomous AI, fragile machine trust and weak governance collide.
Cornelius

Productivity gains from AI will stall unless New Zealand fixes its security foundations

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
#
firewalls
#
data protection
#
ransomware
New Zealand's AI productivity promise will falter unless firms simplify systems, curb shadow AI and strengthen cybersecurity foundations.
4g6a0512

GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
#
data analytics
#
data privacy
#
ai
GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.