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Tuanz urges stronger New Zealand cyber security rules
Data Protection

Tuanz urges stronger New Zealand cyber security rules

Small businesses face rising scam losses and AI-driven fraud as the association urges mandatory reporting and tougher platform obligations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment comes as employers demand more trusted proof of AI and digital skills, and CompTIA seeks broader reach beyond IT roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Data Analytics

Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills

Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes

Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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AI literacy tops UK employers' in-demand skills list
Digital Transformation

AI literacy tops UK employers' in-demand skills list

More than half of UK workers still lack basic digital skills, making AI literacy a growing hiring priority for employers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Millions hit by roaming charges on UK coast & borders
Wireless Networks

Millions hit by roaming charges on UK coast & borders

More than 5 million Britons have been caught out by phones latching on to foreign signals at home, risking unexpected bills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase
Data centers

Microsoft brings 500 students to Dublin AI showcase

More than 500 pupils from 15 schools have presented STEM and AI projects in Dublin, as Microsoft links its data centre footprint to local education.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Canadian workers feel guilty about using AI at work
Data Protection

Canadian workers feel guilty about using AI at work

More than half of Gen Z staff feel guilty using AI at work, as a new survey found many Canadians hide its use from employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Mouser warns against viral hacks to cool overheating phones
Bluetooth

Mouser warns against viral hacks to cool overheating phones

Searches for ways to cool overheated handsets have surged as experts warn fridge fixes and ice packs can cause moisture damage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Australians face scam risk during major life events
Data Protection

Australians face scam risk during major life events

Stressful milestones like buying a home or job hunting are leaving Australians most exposed to scams, a TrendLife study found.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector
Risk & Compliance

Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector

The free tool could help organisations curb discriminatory wording in news, healthcare and HR content as trust in AI remains low in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Bospar survey finds Americans confused about AI & brands
Generative AI

Bospar survey finds Americans confused about AI & brands

Americans largely misunderstand how chatbots source brand answers, leaving companies at risk of being invisible in AI search results.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Norton adds scam checks to Claude across all tiers
Data Protection

Norton adds scam checks to Claude across all tiers

Scam checks are now available to Claude users across all tiers, as Norton embeds its Genie tool to flag suspicious messages and links.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Verizon targets rising phone scams against older adults
Network Security

Verizon targets rising phone scams against older adults

Older Americans face sharper phone-fraud risks as AI voice cloning and caller ID spoofing make scams harder to spot.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety
Facebook

Meta opens Singapore exhibit on teen online safety

Teen users in Singapore will face tighter Instagram, Facebook and Messenger content controls as Meta backs new online-safety talks with schools and families.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban
Data Protection

BSI urges existing age standard for social media ban

Adopting an existing age assurance standard could let ministers enforce under-16 social media limits without forcing children to hand over extra data.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds
Digital Transformation

Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds

Despite widespread pilots, only 17% of Malaysian financial institutions have scaled strategic AI initiatives, a new report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month