Personal data stories
Agentic AI raises new cybersecurity and privacy risks
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Norton Rose Fulbright warns that AI agents could intensify privacy and security challenges for Asian companies as data moves across systems and borders.
Login problems drive consumers away from digital services
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
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APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit
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data protection
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cloud security
Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
Agentic AI: The potential and the problems behind the new wave of autonomous systems
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Agentic AI promises effortless digital delegation, but its admin-level access to data and systems creates profound privacy and security risks.
MATTR launches digital credential platform on AWS NZ
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data protection
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
MATTR makes its VII digital credential platform available on AWS New Zealand, enabling local data residency and lower-latency identity services.
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
1Kosmos named overall, product and innovation leader in KuppingerCole's 2026 passwordless authentication ranking after review of 26 vendors.
'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ
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data protection
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digital transformation
'Shadow AI' misuse by staff has surged as a top cyber threat for New Zealand firms, fuelling rising losses and extortion pressures.
ShinyHunters claims Woflow breach in supply chain hack
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data protection
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ransomware
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mfa
ShinyHunters claims it hacked merchant data firm Woflow, raising supply chain fears for major brands despite no confirmed breach yet.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device
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wearables
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data protection
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edge computing
Brilliant Labs' Halo glasses will run vision and voice AI on-device via partners Neuphonic and TheStage AI, promising faster, more private wearables.
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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iot security
Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
Zoom unveils Virtual Agent 3.0 for complex CX tasks
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
Zoom launches Virtual Agent 3.0 to automate complex, end-to-end customer journeys, promising higher first-contact resolution and transparency.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
Visa survey shows trust gap on AI at online checkout
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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fintech
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cx
Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.
SentinelOne debuts lifecycle platform for AI security
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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cloud security
SentinelOne has launched an end-to-end AI security lifecycle platform, adding DSPM, CSPM and runtime protections for enterprise AI deployments.