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'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ

3 days ago
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'Shadow AI' misuse by staff has surged as a top cyber threat for New Zealand firms, fuelling rising losses and extortion pressures.
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ShinyHunters claims Woflow breach in supply chain hack

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ShinyHunters claims it hacked merchant data firm Woflow, raising supply chain fears for major brands despite no confirmed breach yet.
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Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave

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Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
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Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device

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Brilliant Labs' Halo glasses will run vision and voice AI on-device via partners Neuphonic and TheStage AI, promising faster, more private wearables.
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Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving

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Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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Zoom unveils Virtual Agent 3.0 for complex CX tasks

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Zoom launches Virtual Agent 3.0 to automate complex, end-to-end customer journeys, promising higher first-contact resolution and transparency.
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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

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Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
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LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time

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Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
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ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears

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Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
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Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns

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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
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Visa survey shows trust gap on AI at online checkout

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Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.
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SentinelOne debuts lifecycle platform for AI security

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SentinelOne has launched an end-to-end AI security lifecycle platform, adding DSPM, CSPM and runtime protections for enterprise AI deployments.
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Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks

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Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.
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Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era

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Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
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AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy

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AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
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Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
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AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
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Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.
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Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.