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IWF & Cyacomb launch workplace abuse material scans

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IWF and Cyacomb launch workplace device scans to spot known child sexual abuse material, as reports and AI-generated content surge.
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Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul

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Ecommpay urges eCommerce overhaul as fraud report says current controls miss social engineering, distort competition and leave merchants exposed.
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VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students

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VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
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Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure

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Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
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New Zealanders fear online fraud & AI-driven scams

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New Zealanders fear online fraud as Experian survey finds rising scams, with identity theft and AI-driven attacks among the top concerns.
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Google expands healthcare ad certification to India & New Zealand

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Google and LegitScript widen healthcare ad certification to India and New Zealand, tightening rules for pharmacies and telemedicine providers.
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Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

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Tuanz marks 40 years by calling for a national rethink on AI, school digital skills and internet access as online harm and coverage gaps widen.
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Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

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Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
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ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves

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ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
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Voters back health insurance reforms & AI safeguards

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Battleground-state voters want tougher health insurance rules and strong AI guardrails, with overwhelming support for mental health protections.
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Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report

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Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
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OpenAI launches safety bug bounty for AI abuse risks

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OpenAI opens public Safety Bug Bounty to find agentic prompt injection, data exfiltration and other AI misuse risks.
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Bazaarvoice finds AI review use fuels shopper mistrust

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Bazaarvoice finds nearly a quarter of shoppers use AI to write reviews, yet almost two thirds distrust AI-assisted feedback as inauthentic.
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OpenAI details Sora 2 safeguards on likeness & teens

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OpenAI sets out new safeguards for its Sora 2 video app, tightening controls on likeness, teens, harmful content and AI-generated audio.
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Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns

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Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
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Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence

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Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.
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AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit

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Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
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OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams

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OXIL unveils a safeguarding-based blueprint to fight online scams, shifting responsibility from individuals to coordinated organisational action.
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Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT

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Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
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Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads

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Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.