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OpenID Foundation to showcase global digital ID interoperability
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data privacy
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The OpenID Foundation will showcase global digital ID interoperability with ten teams and government reps from three regions in an upcoming webinar.

Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys
2 days ago
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biometrics
Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.

Cloud Security Alliance launches initiative to automate compliance
2 days ago
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
The Cloud Security Alliance launches the Compliance Automation Revolution with Google, Oracle and others to simplify regulatory compliance in data security and privacy.

Abnormal AI launches autonomous agents to advance email security
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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Abnormal AI unveils two new autonomous tools, AI Phishing Coach and AI Data Analyst, to boost employee training and email security amid rising cyber threats.

World Password Day highlights security trends, future shifts
4 days ago
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mfa
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phishing
World Password Day highlights the importance of strong, unique passwords and emerging passwordless technologies for enhanced security against cyber threats.

Sync achieves strong 2024 growth & wins four UK frameworks
4 days ago
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saas
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Manchester-based Sync reported a 17.5% revenue rise and 46.7% boost in software sales for 2024, securing four new UK national framework contracts.

Yubico & Solvatten boost digital security & clean water
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mfa
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phishing
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email security
Yubico’s Secure It Forward programme teams up with Solvatten to deliver clean water and strengthen digital security in developing countries, aiding over 800,000 lives.

UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
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partner programmes
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financial systems
UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.

RedTrack unveils AI agents to simplify data analysis for SMBs
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cdp
RedTrack launches AI-powered agents to automate data analysis and reporting for e-commerce media buyers, boosting efficiency and campaign insight.

Cookie theft bypasses MFA and grants cloud access
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ransomware
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mfa
Researchers reveal a method to bypass MFA and hijack cloud sessions by stealing browser cookies, threatening access to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and AWS.

Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.

Pairs dating app enters South Korea with AI match feature
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smartphones
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ai
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google
Pairs dating app launches in South Korea with AI-driven matching, aiming to connect singles seeking serious, value-based relationships and marriage.

New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
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smartphones
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endpoint protection
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mdm
A new MaaS platform, Supercard X, exploits Android NFC tech allowing cybercriminals to swiftly steal funds, raising urgent security concerns, especially in Asia.

Thesys launches C1 API for AI-powered dynamic interfaces
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Thesys unveils C1, the first Generative UI API, enabling real-time, AI-powered dynamic interfaces to fast-track AI software deployment and cut costs.

Australian firms move to passkeys as cyber threats bypass MFA
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Australian organisations face rising cyber threats bypassing MFA, prompting a shift to passwordless authentication and a AUD $288.1 million government security boost.

Google blocks 5.1 billion ads & boosts AI ad safeguards
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Google blocked over 5.1bn ads and suspended 39.2m accounts in 2024, using AI advancements to combat ad scams and protect consumers.

Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
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ransomware
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

New A2A protocol launched to enhance AI agent synergy
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agentic ai
The Agent2Agent protocol has been launched to enhance AI interoperability across enterprise platforms, supported by over 50 technology partners including Atlassian and Salesforce.

Pat Copeland joins Moloco to lead machine learning efforts
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Pat Copeland has been appointed General Manager of Moloco Commerce Media, bringing over 30 years' experience in machine learning and advertising.

Google unveils Gemini 2.5 AI models for enterprises
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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breach prevention
Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 series of AI models, boosting enterprise applications with advanced reasoning capabilities and tailored solutions for businesses.