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AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit

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Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
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Aerospike embeds default data masking in Database 8

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Aerospike Database 8 now embeds default dynamic data masking, tightening PII protection while easing compliance and operational overhead.
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Netskope unveils data lineage tool for AI governance

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Netskope launches One Data Lineage to map data flows and tighten AI governance, promising clearer audit trails and stronger compliance.
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AI outpaces data privacy, exposing governance gaps

Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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AI investment is surging faster than data privacy and board oversight, leaving storage gaps and weak access controls to fuel rising risk.
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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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Syrenis launches US hub to tap privacy tech demand

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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Syrenis opens an Atlanta hub to drive North American growth as state privacy laws fuel demand for consent and preference tech.
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Data privacy myths leave smaller firms exposed to attack

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Myths over the value of business data are leaving smaller firms dangerously exposed, IDS-INDATA warns ahead of Data Privacy Day.
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Why data governance is critical for Generative AI success

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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Generative AI promises transformation, but without modern, rigorous data governance frameworks, projects risk failure, fines and lost trust.
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DeepKeep launches PII guardrail to secure enterprise AI

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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DeepKeep unveils a PII guardrail inside its AI Firewall to redact and block personal data in enterprise AI prompts, outputs and workflows.
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Why CRM accuracy will decide which revenue teams thrive in the AI era

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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As AI transforms selling, only revenue teams with clean, constantly verified CRM data will forecast accurately and truly trust automation.
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AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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supply chain
AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
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Diliko secures ISO 27001 & 27701 for Agentic AI platform

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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cloud security
Diliko has achieved ISO 27001 and 27701 certification for its Agentic AI platform, demonstrating top-tier security and privacy protections across multi-cloud environments.
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GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.
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Sumsub adds advanced device intelligence to boost fraud defence

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sumsub enhances fraud defence by integrating Fingerprint's device intelligence, offering real-time threat detection without complicating genuine user access.
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Diliko launches partner scheme for AI data in regulated sectors

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Diliko launches a partner programme enabling IT firms to offer AI-driven data management to regulated sectors like healthcare, cutting infrastructure costs.
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Cybersecurity spend to surpass $200B as risks surge

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed USD $200 billion in 2024 as firms boost defences against rising cyber threats amid digital growth.
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Kiteworks unveils Private Data Network for data security

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Kiteworks has unveiled its Private Data Network, designed to enhance security and compliance in sensitive data exchanges across digital channels.
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Sinch wins Adobe partner award for third consecutive year

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Sinch has been awarded the Adobe Digital Experience Unified Customer Experience Technology Partner of the Year for 2025, its third consecutive win in this category.
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How malicious bots disrupt the holiday travel season

Sat, 28th Dec 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
As Australian airlines brace for the bustling holiday season, they face a rising tide of malicious bots threatening customer trust and revenue.
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Graphiant launches new service to secure data in motion

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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Graphiant has launched its Data Assurance service to enhance control and visibility for data in motion across global business networks.