Personal data stories - Page 2
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
Visa survey shows trust gap on AI at online checkout
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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fintech
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cx
Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.
SentinelOne debuts lifecycle platform for AI security
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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storage
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data protection
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cloud security
SentinelOne has launched an end-to-end AI security lifecycle platform, adding DSPM, CSPM and runtime protections for enterprise AI deployments.
Panera breach exposes 14m in wave of SaaS extortion attacks
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
Panera data breach exposes details of 14 million customers, spotlighting a surge in SaaS-focused extortion and identity-driven cyber attacks.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.
Data Privacy Day warns AI, cloud outpacing governance
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
Data Privacy Day warns AI and cloud adoption is racing ahead of data governance, as boards and regulators demand proof of control.
AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data protection
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vpns
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physical security
Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.
Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
AI reshapes data privacy risk across Australia, NZ
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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devops
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hybrid cloud
AI is reshaping data privacy in Australia and New Zealand, exposing shadow tools, privilege sprawl and weak identity controls, experts warn.
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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malware
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uc
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data protection
Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.
OpenAI to test ads as ChatGPT Go expands across US
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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saas
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data protection
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cx
OpenAI rolls out USD $8-a-month ChatGPT Go across the US and prepares to trial clearly labelled ads for free and Go users.
Foyer unveils Thine, an ambient AI for in-person chat
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data privacy
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Foyer has launched Thine, an iOS “ambient AI” that quietly learns from in-person chats to nudge users on decisions and priorities.
Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
Concentric AI brings Private Scan Manager to Azure
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
Concentric AI launches Private Scan Manager on Azure, letting regulated sectors keep sensitive data in private cloud while using SaaS tools.
'One part terrified, one part really angry' - Assault victim's anger over Manage My Health hack
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
Coro 3.7 adds AI analytics & revamped security hub
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Coro 3.7 refreshes its SMB security platform with a revamped Actionboard, AI analytics and health scoring to streamline incident response.
'Be very, very suspicious': Neighbourly breach makes users vulnerable - expert
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Neighbourly breach puts up to a million users at risk as stolen GPS data and messages hit dark web, experts urge extreme vigilance online.