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Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections
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Leading tech firms including Adobe, Amazon and Google commit to battling the misleading use of AI in global elections at Munich Security Conference.
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DTEX Systems launches AI assistant to combat insider threats
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DTEX Systems launches an AI Risk Assistant as an add-on to its InTERCEPT platform, leveraging generative AI to address insider threats and mitigate data loss with in-depth insights.
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Norton's Genie: An AI tool to combat online dating scams
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Norton unveils Genie, an AI-based scam detection app, to counter increasingly sophisticated romance scams plaguing online dating realms.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido
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Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
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Banking sector leads in personal data trust, says Thales 2024 report
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Global trust in banks for data collection tops the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index, as privacy fears prompt 26% of consumers to abandon certain brands over the last year.
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Generative AI stokes sophisticated phishing threats
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cloud services
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phishing
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email security
Generative AI is fuelling sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks, prompting organisations to adopt stringent controls.
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Online privacy changes may hike Australian eCommerce prices
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bi
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big data
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cdp
Impending alterations to online privacy practices could inflate Australian e-commerce prices by up to 25 per cent.
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AI reshapes threat landscape for telcos, says EY report
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EY's latest report warns that the emergence of generative AI intensifies cybersecurity challenges for telecom companies.
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Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day
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Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.
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Beyond the hype: Navigating the future of generative AI
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AI is transitioning from novelty to business essential with generative AI tools bringing value to marketing and beyond, driving fact-based decisions, and addressing ethics and privacy concerns.
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Dynatrace extends AI observability to secure generative AI apps
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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compliance
Dynatrace introduces AI Observability, a comprehensive platform providing end-to-end observability for Large Language Models and Generative AI apps, enhancing security, cost control and compliance.
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Okta attains IRAP security status for Australian government use
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Okta, a leading identity partner, achieves an IRAP-protected-level assessment, strengthening the Australian Government's trust in modern Identity solutions by reinforcing security against cyber threats.
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Data Privacy Day: Experts call for essential adaptation in AI era
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Ahead of Data Privacy Day, tech experts voice concerns about increasing data privacy challenges and cyber threats spurred by advanced AI.
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Data Privacy Day: Veritas stresses the need for robust data management
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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In the run-up to Data Privacy Day, Veritas Technologies' Pete Murray underlines the critical need for regulatory safeguards amid growing threats from AI-powered cyber attacks.
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HID & Olea Kiosks launch collaboration on facial recognition tech
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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biometrics
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HID and Olea Kiosks, provider of self-service kiosks, collaborate on an initiative to revolutionise user experience for multi-industry access control.
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Loyalty, technology and personalisation - what’s new?
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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The dynamic world of loyalty is rapidly evolving, reshaped by technology, consumer behaviour, and a quest for authenticity. Australian Loyalty Association experts offer firsthand insights into this transformation.
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LiveRamp acquires data clean room provider Habu for USD $200 million
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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privacy
LiveRamp has purchased leading data clean room provider Habu in a USD $200 million deal, aiming to boost its global data collaboration capabilities and offer clients enhanced cross-cloud services.
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GEN8 announces Generative AI training for knowledge workers
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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physical security
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ai
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intellectual property
Australian firm GEN8 has announced the Generative AI Navigator (GAIN) programme, a 3-week course designed to equip knowledge workers with the skills and insight required to navigate the emerging field of generative AI.
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Demand for data and analytics expertise at three-year high, according to new SnapLogic report
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
The report showcases a significant demand for expertise, increased reliance on AI and the pivotal role of cybersecurity in data strategies.
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Cognizant and Microsoft launch AI-powered 'Innovation Assistant'
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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Cognizant partners with Microsoft to launch the Innovation Assistant, an AI-powered tool designed to bolster staff innovation and customer-led solutions.
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Cognizant unveils Azure-based AI tool to boost innovation programme
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cloud services
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microsoft
Cognizant and Microsoft unveil the AI-powered Innovation Assistant, enhancing Cognizant's internal innovation programme and boosting client co-innovation opportunities.
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AI adoption in UK risks job losses for women & disadvantaged groups
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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physical security
The rapid adoption of AI in the UK may exacerbate job losses for women and disadvantaged groups, warns a new government report, urging immediate action to mitigate potential inequalities.
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ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.
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Keeper Security enhances Granular Sharing for enterprise compliance
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Keeper Security enhances its Granular Sharing Enforcements in a move that will heighten visibility and control over how staff use and share credentials, aiding businesses in better meeting stringent security directives.