Personal data stories
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager for AI agent security
3 days ago
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data protection
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digital transformation
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KnowBe4 unveils Agent Risk Manager to monitor autonomous AI agents in real time, flag prompt injections and curb rogue data access.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
5 days ago
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
5 days ago
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform
Last week
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
Aurora Journal rolls out encrypted on-device journaling tool as founder and Chief Executive Officer David Krieger touts privacy, sustainability and aid plan.
Agentic AI raises new cybersecurity and privacy risks
This month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
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
This month
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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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gaming
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cx
APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
AI aids product discovery, but shoppers shun checkout
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is reshaping how shoppers discover products online, but Criteo data shows few trust it to handle checkout or share sensitive details.
AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit
Last month
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data protection
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devops
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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
Last month
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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.
1Kosmos tops KuppingerCole 2026 passwordless ranking
Last month
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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.
ShinyHunters claims Woflow breach in supply chain hack
Last month
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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
Last month
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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.
Indonesia launches SHECURE Digital to protect women online
Last month
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data protection
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surveillance
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phishing
Indonesia has launched SHECURE Digital, a national programme to shield women and girls from online abuse, extortion and data exploitation.
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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malware
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edutech
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uc
Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Keeper deepens its Ingram Micro alliance in Singapore, extending KeeperPAM to more partners amid rising identity-based cyber attacks.
Zoom unveils Virtual Agent 3.0 for complex CX tasks
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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uc
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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.
Europe & South Korea pursue low-energy photonic AI
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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gaming
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data protection
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semiconductors
Europe and South Korea team up on a photonic AI project to slash data centre power use and turbocharge future digital services.
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.