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Experts warn AI era demands tougher data protection

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Experts say AI-driven attacks and rampant data leaks mean organisations must verify outputs, curb collection and harden identity controls.
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AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
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Gartner: half of firms adopt zero-trust data by 2028

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gartner predicts half of organisations will adopt zero-trust data governance by 2028 as synthetic AI content undermines traditional data trust.
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YouTube sets 2026 agenda on creators, kids & AI tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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YouTube sets 2026 agenda with tougher child safety tools, bigger creator payouts and expanded AI across production and viewing.
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UK online shopping scams soar 416% amid ad fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.
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AI arms race to reshape Australia's cyber defences by 2026

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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AI-powered attacks and defences, quantum threats and smart city risks are set to transform Australia's cyber security landscape by 2026.
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Ping Identity unveils Universal Services for trust

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Ping Identity has launched Universal Services, a continuous trust layer to combat AI-driven fraud and secure risky interactions beyond login.
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Phishing services drive 389% surge in account breaches

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Phishing-as-a-Service fuels 389% jump in account breaches as attackers target Microsoft 365 and Business Email Compromise scams.
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Australians struggle to spot AI scam images, study shows

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Australians greatly overestimate their ability to spot AI-driven scam images, with new research showing they get it right less than half the time.
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AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
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Ping Identity buys Keyless to boost biometric security

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to add privacy-preserving biometrics and fight AI-driven deepfakes and account takeover attacks.
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Many Australians overestimate ability to spot deepfakes

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.
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AI to transform business risk, trust & compliance by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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AI will reshape risk, trust and compliance in 2026 as firms swap hype for embedded tools, tighter controls and higher regulatory scrutiny.
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Gartner maps nine AI-driven work trends CHROs face by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Gartner warns CHROs must confront nine AI-driven work trends by 2026, from layoffs and culture clashes to digital twins and 'workslop'.
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AI, geopolitics & supply chains reshape cyber risk

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Rapid AI rollout, geopolitical rifts and fragile supply chains are upending cyber risk, straining outdated security and compliance regimes.
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AI-native malware & deepfakes to dominate 2026 cyber risk

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and attacks on connected devices will dominate enterprise cyber risk in 2026, VIPRE has warned.
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iProov, HYPR join forces to combat AI-driven deepfakes

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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iProov and HYPR integrate liveness checks with passwordless login to stop deepfake workers infiltrating enterprises at onboarding.
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VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
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What business leaders need to know about AI in 2026 and risk

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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AI in 2026 will bring harsher harms and huge gains, forcing business to prioritise governance, greener models and pragmatic industrial uses.
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1Kosmos & Reality Defender unite to combat deepfakes

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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1Kosmos and Reality Defender have teamed up to embed real-time deepfake detection into remote identity checks amid a surge in AI fraud.