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Stop framing deepfake harassment of women as a social problem - It's a cybersecurity problem

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Non-consensual deepfake abuse of women is not just online harassment but cybercrime, demanding full threat intelligence and security action.
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Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 as default AI image tool

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Google is rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini, Search, Ads and Cloud, making its faster image model the default in key AI products.
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AI tops data security worries as identity risks surge

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AI has become firms' top data security fear as identity and deepfake threats surge, exposing gaps in visibility, encryption and governance.
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Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines

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Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
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Gartner: LLMs to reshape PR budgets & staff chatbots

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Gartner predicts public LLMs will double PR budgets by 2027 as AI search reshapes discovery and employee chatbots replace intranets.
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AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
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Consumers embrace AI as daily assistant & companion

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More consumers now treat generative AI as an everyday aide and even a companion, using it for routine decisions despite trust concerns.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
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Google boosts AI research, skills & safety in Singapore

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Google will expand AI R&D, cloud engineering, health projects and skills training in Singapore, deepening a USD $5 billion tech presence.
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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

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Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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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 tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
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Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
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AI shifts from cost cutting to growth in boardrooms

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Global enterprises now see AI less as a cost cutter and more as a revenue engine, with agentic tools and Chief AI Officers rising in boardrooms.
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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 strategies shift from cost-cutting to growth focus

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Business leaders now see AI chiefly as a growth engine, with most shifting strategies from cost-cutting to revenue and innovation gains.
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Geopolitics, cyber & AI top DTCC systemic risk survey

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Geopolitics, cyber threats and AI-linked fintech risks dominate DTCC's latest systemic risk survey as firms brace for uncertainty into 2026.
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The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Yubico experts say 2026 will redefine authentication, with post-quantum security, digital ID wallets and AI-driven threats converging.
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DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.
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World App adds encrypted chat & human ID in Malaysia

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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World rolls out an updated World App in Malaysia, merging encrypted chat with proof-of-humanness checks to tackle bots and deepfakes online.