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AI crime matures as jailbreak, malware & deepfakes grow

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI crime is shifting from experiments to a stable industry, with jailbreak services, adaptive malware and deepfake fraud becoming routine.
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Wibmo ranks 41st in 2025 Chartis retail analytics list

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wibmo takes 41st spot in Chartis 2025 Retail Banking Analytics 50, highlighting its growing role in payments security and AI-driven decisioning.
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Critical flaw in Apache bRPC exposes debug endpoint

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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A critical flaw in Apache bRPC's /pprof/heap endpoint allows unauthenticated remote code execution on exposed services, researchers warn.
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AI heightens data privacy risks & reshapes digital trust

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI's rapid spread, weak data governance and rising scepticism are reshaping digital trust and sharply escalating privacy risks.
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VaynerX rolls out Keeper to tighten password security

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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VaynerX is deploying Keeper's enterprise password manager to centralise credentials and curb risks from password reuse and phishing.
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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.
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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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Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
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Legacy PKI leaves APAC exposed to outages, breaches

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Legacy PKI and manual certificate management leave APAC firms exposed to outages, cyber risks and compliance failures, CyberArk warns.
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Author-it unveils brand refresh & AI-focused roadmap

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Author-it unveils a refreshed brand and AI-focused roadmap, promising smarter content reuse, stronger security and improved collaboration.
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Infobip refreshes leadership team with four promotions

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Infobip promotes four long-serving executives to refreshed leadership roles, adding a Chief Innovation Officer and elevating alliances to the Board.
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'BodySnatcher' flaw lets hackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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'BodySnatcher' bug let attackers hijack ServiceNow AI agents to mimic users and create backdoor admin accounts on on-premise systems.
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Ping Identity names Adnan Chaudhry Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ping Identity appoints former Slack executive Adnan Chaudhry as chief revenue officer to drive global go-to-market amid AI identity boom.
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Infobip named Frost CPaaS growth & innovation leader

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Infobip named a growth and innovation leader in Frost & Sullivan's latest CPaaS report, praised for cross-channel AI-driven communications.
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Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
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Exactly.com predicts AI & agentic commerce for 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Exactly.com predicts AI agents, social commerce and omnichannel retail will redefine trust, convenience and control in 2026 shopping.
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iProov, HYPR join forces to combat AI-driven deepfakes

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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iProov and HYPR integrate liveness checks with passwordless login to stop deepfake workers infiltrating enterprises at onboarding.
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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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VIPRE warns of AI-native malware & deepfake fraud in 2026

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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VIPRE warns AI-native malware, deepfake fraud and IoT attacks will surge in 2026, outpacing defences as regulators tighten AI rules.
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1Kosmos & Reality Defender unite to combat deepfakes

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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1Kosmos and Reality Defender have teamed up to embed real-time deepfake detection into remote identity checks amid a surge in AI fraud.