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Google unveils Private AI Compute for secure cloud-based AI tasks
Data Protection

Google unveils Private AI Compute for secure cloud-based AI tasks

Google launches Private AI Compute, a cloud AI platform using Gemini models and TPUs, ensuring user data privacy and secure processing for smarter services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest
Data Protection

Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Tenable exposes Gemini Trifecta flaws risking user data theft
Cloud Security

Tenable exposes Gemini Trifecta flaws risking user data theft

Tenable exposed three critical flaws in Google's Gemini suite enabling unseen theft of sensitive user data, now patched by Google to prevent exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Data Protection

Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate
Gaming

SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate

SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Cloudflare blocks AI crawlers to support content creators
Marketing Technologies

Cloudflare blocks AI crawlers to support content creators

Cloudflare now blocks AI crawlers by default, requiring explicit permission to access web content, giving creators control and potential compensation options.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats
Malware

Appdome launches plugins to combat DeepSeek AI threats

Appdome has launched dynamic defence plugins to combat threats from the popular DeepSeek AI app, which poses serious security risks to mobile users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative
Cybersecurity

AttackIQ commits to CISA's Secure by Design initiative

AttackIQ signs CISA's Secure by Design pledge, aiming to integrate robust security measures into all products, enhancing global digital safety and inspiring industry standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features
Storage

Acronis True Image returns with enhanced cybersecurity features

Acronis reintroduces True Image with superior cybersecurity, tackling modern threats and offering an all-in-one backup solution for home users.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns
Application Performance Monitoring

Surge in cybercrime on Telegram highlights security concerns

Kaspersky reports a 53% rise in cybercriminal activity on Telegram between May and June 2024, highlighting the platform's growing appeal for fraud, DDoS attacks, and data leaks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
How AI is used in cloud ERPs - now and in the future
Data Analytics

How AI is used in cloud ERPs - now and in the future

The integration of AI and cloud ERPs, such as NetSuite, is transforming business systems with hyper-personalisation, predictive analytics, and intuitive user interactions.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals
Malware

How AI is powering the next-generation of cybercriminals

Cybercriminals increasingly harness AI for innovative and harder-to-detect attacks, using tools like ChatGPT to improve malware efficiency, automate phishing attempts and exploit APIs vulnerabilities.

By Jamie Moles • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed
DevOps

Operation Triangulation: Undocumented iPhone hardware feature exposed

Kaspersky's GReAT team has uncovered an undisclosed iPhone hardware feature used in Operation Triangulation attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

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Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device
Data Protection

Private by design: Why the future of AI is on-device

On-device AI enhances privacy by processing data locally on devices, reducing risks and boosting security compared to traditional cloud-based AI models.

By Rob Moffat • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
Marketing Technologies

Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks

Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind
Data Protection

Le Chat tops AI privacy rankings as Meta & Google fall behind

Mistral AI's Le Chat ranks highest for privacy in AI models, while Meta, Google, and Microsoft lag behind in data transparency and user control, says Incogni.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Gaming

IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

By Teresa Matos • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024