Bots stories

AI-driven bots and machine accounts are exposing long-running identity security gaps across Australian and New Zealand organisations, experts warn.

CitizeX launches verified civic platform for politicians and voters, with identity checks, virtual town halls and direct online exchanges.

SailPoint debuts Shadow AI Remediation to monitor and block risky staff use of unsanctioned generative AI tools in real time.

Appdome's new Threat-Memory tool stores on-device threat histories and AI scores to counter repeat mobile fraud and account takeovers.

Delinea acquires StrongDM to fuse privileged access tools with just‑in‑time authorisation, tackling AI‑driven identity and access risks.

Internal auditors warn AI-driven fraud is surging, but most concede they lack the tools, skills and time needed to spot it effectively.

Most IT security teams doubt they can protect fast-growing AI and machine identities, as weak governance and legacy tools widen exposure.

BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.

Codific sees 2026 cybersecurity shaped by shadow AI, passwordless logins, tighter regulation and a sharper focus on software supply chains.

AI, quantum threats and non‑human identities will dominate 2026 cyber budgets as basics, manufacturing risk and resilience move centre‑stage.

Visa teams with Akamai on new protocol to verify AI shopping agents, tackling a 300% surge in bot traffic and rising eCommerce fraud risks.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Radware partners with four US firms to boost access to its cloud security services, enhancing protection against cyber threats for managed service providers.

Saviynt has expanded its platform to secure all organisational identities, including non-human ones like bots and credentials, amid rising AI adoption.

Consilium Software has launched UniCRM, a new platform that unifies Help Desk, Collections, and Telemarketing to boost contact centre efficiency and customer experience.

SOAX has revamped its pricing model, offering discounts of up to 50% and enhanced data allowances by 100%, streamlining data extraction for businesses.

Research shows Facebook's grip on young Brits is waning, with 70% of those aged 18-24 reducing their use, favouring platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.

The demand for RPA technology has increased significantly in recent years and is anticipated to do so for some time to come.

The three most common bot attacks were account takeover, content or price scraping, and scalping to obtain limited-availability items.