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Misinformation stories
AI agents drive surge in cyber threats & extortion
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
AI agents are fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as criminals weaponise automation to speed up ransomware and sharpen extortion tactics.
Iranian cyber shift raises risk to Western infrastructure
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ddos
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dr
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ransomware
Iranian state-aligned hackers are shifting from spying to destructive cyber strikes, putting Western critical infrastructure on high alert.
OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes
Last week
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physical security
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genai
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ai
OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.
BrightEdge unveils AI tools to track search visibility
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
BrightEdge launches AI tools to show brands how they appear in generative search answers and how AI agents crawl and interpret their sites.
IBM warns AI & quantum threats will reshape cybercrime
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
IBM warns shadow AI, deepfakes and quantum threats will reshape cyber risk by 2026, as autonomous agents speed breaches and ransomware.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
Last week
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
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martech
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facebook
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instagram
Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
Stop framing deepfake harassment of women as a social problem - It's a cybersecurity problem
This month
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ransomware
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genai
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ai
Non-consensual deepfake abuse of women is not just online harassment but cybercrime, demanding full threat intelligence and security action.
Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool
This month
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data analytics
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martech
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api
Google is rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini, Search, Ads and Cloud, making its faster image model the default in key AI products.
AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.
Gartner: LLMs to reshape PR budgets & staff chatbots
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martech
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hcm
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rpa
Gartner predicts public LLMs will double PR budgets by 2027 as AI search reshapes discovery and employee chatbots replace intranets.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
Study finds 'Are you sure?' rarely improves AI replies
Last month
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risk & compliance
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genai
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llms
New TELUS Digital research finds asking AI assistants “Are you sure?” seldom boosts accuracy and can even make correct answers worse.
Consumers embrace AI as daily assistant & companion
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data protection
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genai
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data privacy
More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety
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data protection
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martech
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
Many doubt under-16 social media bans cut online harm
Last month
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social media
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digital literacy
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online safety
New research finds most people doubt under-16 social media bans will curb online harm, expecting teens to bypass rules and limits.
Umanitek launches Guardian Agent to combat AI deepfakes
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saas
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data protection
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physical security
Swiss startup Umanitek has unveiled Guardian Agent, a subscription tool to spot deepfakes, fake profiles and AI-driven impersonation online.
Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.