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Kiwi Stories

Fraud prevention stories

New Zealand cyber incidents needing specialist support rise

More New Zealand cyber incidents are now being escalated for specialist help, even as total reports stayed broadly steady in the June quarter.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Malware

2degrees turns on default blocks for malicious sites

The default filter could spare 2degrees customers from scams and phishing attempts without any sign-up, app or settings change.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Fraud prevention stories

Data Protection

Asia Pacific leaders urge overhaul of scam defences

Australia's new scams rules are adding pressure on firms to detect fraud faster as AI-powered attacks expose weak governance and identity controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Risk & Compliance

Merchants face internal fraud blind spot, report warns

Fewer than four in ten affected merchants are monitoring employee fraud, leaving seasonal hiring spikes to widen losses from chargebacks and refunds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Stripe to acquire OpenRouter in AI model gateway deal

The deal could help businesses curb AI spending as model choice, speed and reliability become harder to manage across dozens of providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Rain launches payments alliance for agentic commerce

Card networks and fintech groups are trying to set rules for AI-driven purchases before a projected USD $3 trillion market fragments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Biometrics

Daon wins Frost & Sullivan recognition for biometric model

The award highlights rising pressure on identity vendors to stop fraud that now slips between login checks, account recovery and contact-centre calls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Midnite launches Pay by Bank for instant UK payouts

UK bettors can now move funds in and out of Midnite in a few taps, as the operator adds instant bank payments through TrueLayer.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Expensify expands card spend rules to 14 countries

Finance teams can now block out-of-policy card spending at checkout as Expensify widens its controls across 14 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

ERP will run your business. It won't manage your spend

Businesses that stop at ERP risk leaving approvals, invoices and card spend manual, undermining the clean data the ledger needs.

By Phillip Vella • 5 min read • Last week

Gaming

World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals

Operators faced a 38% rise in suspicious withdrawals as World Cup fraud shifted from sign-ups to verified accounts, SEON said.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud prevention stories

Malware

Businesses urged to add stronger controls beyond vigilance

Rising scam losses are pushing Australian firms towards stronger payment and login controls as regulators prepare tougher enforcement.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Data Protection

1Kosmos brings identity checks to EpicCare Link users

The integration could cut onboarding delays for hospitals while reducing the risk of unauthorised access to sensitive patient records.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Cygnet.One launches Agentic AI platform for accounts payable

Enterprise finance teams could cut invoice delays and payment risks as Cygnet.One automates tax checks, matching and approvals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Visa unveils three-tier Infinite card range in India

The refreshed suite targets India's fast-growing affluent class with tiered travel, dining and concierge perks, plus higher transaction limits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Green Check expands compliance platform beyond cannabis

Banks and credit unions can now manage compliance for money services, gaming and other high-risk sectors in one system.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

TrendLife launches Kaleida AI companion for families

Parents worried about privacy and scams may get separate AI profiles, while TrendLife tests a new family-focused subscription starting at AU$16.50 a month.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week